Scavenger Hunt Saturday in Sullivan
A 13-18 year old scavenger hunt will take place this Saturday starting at 9. Headquarters will be at the park at our camper and clues will be throughout the city of Sullivan. … Read More
Local Pair Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Civic Center changes over time •August 19, 2015• By Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan It is no small feat for a couple to live in harmony through a 50 year union; for it to remain a joyful partnership; to be a benefit to friends and to the community surrounding them. On the 19th of this month, the Sullivan Civic Center celebrates 50 years of service to the community. On the 18th of September the Sullivan Blue Dolphins swim team will also celebrate their 50th year. As one mother put it “you can’t have a swim team without a pool!” And … Read More
Time is Precious When a Child Goes Missing
•August 19, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting in Sullivan With a law-enforcement career spanning more than 30 years, Sullivan police chief John Love has handled several missing person cases. He indicated time is something that can be either the biggest help or hinderance in such a case, depending on how it is handled. “Please, please call us immediately,” Chief Love urged. “Don’t take the chance.” The chief stressed the need to recognize how precious time is when a child, for example, goes missing. “We’ve had numerous incidents where we are called, and the first thing I do when I get … Read More
Lovington Civic Center Owner Seeks Guidelines
•August 19, 2015• By Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter Guest John Gordon approached the board about a zoning matter at 502 West Emery Street. An old church building, used until its sale, was purchased by Gordon, who hopes to use it as a civic center for the community to rent out for events. Mike Castelli, zoning board president, was present. Gordon originally wanted to open a tavern, but the zoning board voted against it. Citing his Scottish heritage, Gordon asked the zoning board and the Lovington Village Board what, if any, rules would apply to having alcohol served on the premises. … Read More
C.E.F.S. Seeking V.I.T.A. Volunteers
•August 19, 2015• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation is currently seeking volunteers within their seven county service area to become trained to provide free income tax preparation to low-to-moderate income households ($54,000 or below). C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation has Outreach Offices in Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Shelby, Christian, Moultrie and Montgomery counties and has provided Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) for more than 30 years. C.E.F.S. partners with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to provide the free tax preparation services through the VITA program. Volunteers are a vital part of the VITA program, and C.E.F.S. needs to expand their volunteer base in … Read More
Holiday Deadline
•August 19, 2015• The News Progress deadline for their September 9 issue for all advertising is noon Friday, September 4. The office is closed Labor Day, Monday, September 7. … Read More
First Day
County Board Approves Courthouse Repairs
•August 19, 2015• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County is sprucing up the courthouse. On Thursday, August 20 the Moultrie County Board proceeded with the restoration of the exterior of the courthouse with a unanimous vote, based on the recommendation of Building and Grounds Committee chair Gary Smith. Low bid of $203,755 was awarded Masons Masonry Restoration of Brownstown, Ill. At the bid opening earlier in the week Tim Raibley from Architercture & Design Group Ltd of Mt. Carmel explained the basic bid was for 200 feet of crack repair and 50 large stone patches needed for the building. Raibley noted … Read More
Health Screenings
•August 19, 2015• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday, September 17 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. … Read More
SBL Calendar of Events for September
•August 19, 2015• The following is a list of Sarah Bush Lincoln programs and support groups for September. The locations of all programs are posted daily in the main lobby of Sarah Bush Lincoln. Pathways Through Grief 7 p.m. Wednesday, September 2, in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. For more information, contact Lincolnland Hospice at 1-800-454-4055. Parent 2 Parent Support Group for Expectant and New Parents 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 8, in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. A free … Read More