Increased Water Demand Threatens Deep Bedrock Aquifer Water Supplies

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•October 14, 2015• Deep sandstone aquifers that feed water supplies to parts of northeastern Illinois are at risk of becoming partially or completely depleted in the next 35 years, a new study at the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) suggests. Daniel Abrams, a groundwater flow modeler at the ISWS, University of Illinois, and colleagues conducted the largest measurement of deep sandstone groundwater levels in 34 years.  Water levels in 576 wells were measured in 33 counties between July 2014 and February 2015. In northeastern Illinois, the sandstone aquifers are hundreds of feet deep, meaning that water pumped from the aquifer … Read More

SOV Girls Cross Country Takes First Place

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•October 14, 2015• Sullivan/Okaw Valley’s cross country team held a meet  Tuesday Oct, 6 in Tabor Park with Shelbyville, Tuscola, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, Villa Grove, and Bement participating along with the Sullivan Okaw Valley host team. The girls’ team finished first with 39 followed by Tuscola scoring 75. … Read More

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Takes Final Flight of 2015

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•October 14, 2015• Land of Lincoln Honor Flight (LLHF), serving central and southern Illinois, will take their sixth and final flight for 2015 Tuesday, October 27. On this Flight #36 on a chartered 737 jetliner will be 13 World War II, 51 Korean and 14 Vietnam War eras, consisting of nine who served in the Air Force, 49 in the Army, nine in the Marines and 11 in the Navy. On this no-cost, day long trip to Washington, DC to visit and reflect at their national memorials, all the veterans will be accompanied by a volunteer escort. These guardians pay … Read More

A Chill in the Air for the Chili Cook Off

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Oktoberfest Weekend •October 14, 2015• By Ariana Cherry Reporting from Sullivan Twelfth Annual Oktoberfest this weekend in Sullivan: October 17 and 18. The tree leaves are turning a variety of beautiful shades and colors and the air has gotten cooler… It is that time of year again for warm comfort food, such as chili or instance, which has been a family favorite for years. The chili will be steaming hot at Oktoberfest this weekend in downtown Sullivan. Five teams will be cooking up their best recipes for a chance to win the annual chili cook-off. Local celebrity judges who will … Read More

LLC Hosts Illinois College Exposition and Career Day

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•October 14, 2015• More than 1,200 area junior and senior high school students attended the annual Lake Land College Illinois Regional College Fair and Career Day, held Oct. 6. Career Day gives high school students a chance to explore career options by attending various break-out sessions with Lake Land College instructors and volunteers who come to the college to share knowledge about their profession with the students. Additionally, the Illinois Regional College Fair was held in the Field House, which gave students the opportunity to talk with university representatives. … Read More

Moultrie-Douglas Farm Bureau Update

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•October 14, 2015• By Tyler Harvey Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager As many of you are well aware, the 2015 harvest is well underway for the year. With the weather we have had over the last few weeks, farmers have tirelessly been working to get the crops out before the weather breaks. Not only farmers, but truck drivers, erg service companies such as South Central FS, and all other helpers have been working nonstop this harvest. Even after the corn and soybeans are harvested, there is still much work to be done. Fall tillage will be continuing, application of anhydrous ammonia, … Read More

ALAH Down in Tourney Play

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•October 7, 2015• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond played in the LOVC volleyball tournament over the weekend, losing two games. Bement won in two against the Knights 15-25 and 12-25. The Lutheran School Association played ALAH next, winning 5-25 and 23-25. The Knights varsity record is 11-10, and they are 2-1 in conference play. … Read More