Cruise Night on the Square
Remember When? 8-26-2015
25 years ago this week Former University of Illinois basketball standout Kendall Gill signed autographs Saturday at The Depot in Sullivan. Chad Andrews of Decatur was one of the fans who stood in line for over an hour to see Gil. Andrews, the grandson of Mary Carnine and the great-grandson of Edith Shadow, both of Sullivan, brought a basketball program for the future NBA player to sign. Amanda Bruce began the first step of her primary education Monday when she registered for kindergarten at Lovington Grade School with the assistance of her mother Cindy. While most students spend the summer … Read More
Delinquent Tax Sale Underway in Moultrie County
•August 26, 2015• Bids are being taken for properties in Moultrie County up for delinquent tax sale. Properties delinquent for 2011 and prior real estate taxes are eligible for sale. All sealed bids must be in the Moultrie County treasurer’s office, located in the Moultrie County Courthouse Suite 10, no later that the close of business Friday, September 11. … Read More
Obituaries 8-26-2015: Thomas Polk, Sr.
Thomas Polk, Sr. Services for Thomas E. Polk Sr., 84, of Mt. Pulaski were held at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski. Burial will be in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery at a later date. He died at 3:28 p.m. Saturday Aug. 22, 2015 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. … Read More
Sullivan Schools Approve New Teacher’s Union Contract
Tentative budget also approved •August 26, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Between July and August, the Sullivan school board approved both a teacher’s union contract and a tentative budget for fiscal year 2016. At their July 13 meeting, the board presented what is the first budget of the new fiscal year, which began July 1. Known as the tentative budget, it tries to predict not only what expenses the district will incur over the next year but also the much more tricky area of revenue at a time when state funding for K-12 education continues to be unreliable. The budget … Read More
Obituaries 8-26-2015: Amy Jamison
Amy Jamison Amy S. Jamison, 43, of Ivesdale died Friday Aug. 21, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in Roux-Hinds Funeral Home in Bement. Burial will be in Bement Township Cemetery. … Read More
Bethany Hosts Blood Drive
•August 26, 2015• The American Red Cross team from Peoria will be at the Bethany Fire House on Route 121 2-6 p.m. September 1 to collect blood from donors. The drive is being sponsored by the Theta Psi Chapter. It takes approximately one hour and blood is desperately needed. To make an appointment, call 217-665-3457. … Read More
C.E.F.S. Awards Educational Scholarships
•August 26, 2015• A scholarship winner from Moultrie County was recognized at the recent annual C.E.F.S. Board of Directors meeting. Scholarship recipient, Alana Bernardi, received a certificate of recognition and a monetary award to pursue educational training. C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation, Board of Directors recently awarded $8,000 in educational scholarships to three individuals who are pursuing post-secondary education. The educational scholarships were made available through funding provided by the Community Services Block Grant Program from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Bernardi of Arthur is currently enrolled at Lake Land College in Mattoon and is pursuing an Associate’s … Read More
National Senior Citizens Day Celebration
•August 26, 2015• Seniors from Mid-Il Senior Services in Sullivan observed National Senior Citizens Day Friday, August 21 with a meal. The luncheon served by Mason Point to 62 area seniors commemorated the 27 year recognizing senior citizens nationwide. Mid Illinois Senior Services is the local SHIP site for Medicare, insurance counseling, advice for choosing skilled care facilities, as well as caregiver support for seniors and grandparents raising grandchildren. Executive director Deb Groendal noted in addition to the meal provided by Mason Point those attending on Friday enjoyed Bible study in the morning and card games as afternoon entertainment. “Deb … Read More