Sullivan Mulls More Flooding Issues

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Question remains, who is to pay for ditch repairs? •August 5, 2015• by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter After receiving large amounts of rainfall over the summer, several parts of Sullivan experienced flooding, which in turn had members of the city council discussing at their July 27 meeting which areas were in need of repairing ditches and adding culverts. “There are some places in town that need to be done such as the west end of town. There were lakes in everyone’s yards and there isn’t a culvert out there,” commented commissioner Ken Johnson. “Scott Street doesn’t drain like it is … Read More

C.E.F.S. Head Start Program Taking Applications

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C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is a federally-funded program that provides comprehensive classroom and home-based educational services to pregnant women and children ages 0-5 including those with significant or multiple special needs. Recruitment is now going on for fall. The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is located at 203 S Graham Street in Sullivan. Preschool center-based classes are provided in either the morning or afternoon Monday through Thursday. Each session lasts three and one-half hours and includes healthy meals and snacks. Teachers plan daily lessons with developmentally appropriate activities that advance the children’s self-confidence, problem solving skills, and social development. … Read More

Lovington Library Aug. Activities

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•August 5, 2015• Thursday, August 13: Deadline to register for the Bob Ross painting class on Saturday August 15. There is a fee which includes paints and canvas. Bring a roll of paper towels and a light lunch. There will also be  Adult Book Club Meeting from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, August 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.- Bob Ross Painting Class. Tuesday, August 18, 4-5 p.m.: Youth Book Club Meeting for 4-8th grades. … Read More

Department on Aging to Host Activities for Seniors and Families During State Fair

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August 17 is “Senior Day” – Admission is free for guests age 60 years & older •August 5, 2015• The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) will host activities for seniors and their families during the Illinois State Fair, August 13-23, in Springfield. IDoA will have a lineup of special events in the air conditioned setting of the Illinois Building located near the fairground main gate. Monday, August 17 is Senior Day when attendees 60 years of age and older are admitted free to the fair. “We look forward to another year of hosting fun activities during the state fair. Our … Read More

From the Editor

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•August 5, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com You might notice that our page two is a little different this week. Well, it will be different the entire month of August, as we will be publishing our domestic violence awareness campaign. It occurred to me earlier this year after a series of events that there is a real need for domestic violence awareness here in Moultrie County. For many, that may immediately allude to Sheri Randall, who was murdered in March and was a repeat victim of domestic violence. But, it wasn’t just Sheri Randall’s tragic death that brought to mind … Read More

Dedicated for Life

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Pauline Briney remembered as loyal public servant •August 5, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com   This past Saturday morning, family members of the late Pauline Briney gathered at her residence on 304 E. Division St. in Findlay to go over the abundance of articles, poetry, and photos that the former Findlay mayor and unofficial historian had written and collected over her 90 years. Just outside her home about a block west on the main drag, the Findlay Walleye Festival parade was beginning–emergency sirens sounding as residents sat in lawn chairs on the boulevard–a sight and sound Briney no doubt had … Read More

Delta Dental Seeks Applications for Community Grants

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Eligible Moultrie County organizations encouraged to apply by September 8 •August 5, 2015• The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, will begin accepting applications for its annual community grants program on Aug. 3. The community grants program provides funding for programs and organizations that improve the oral health of Illinois children. The Foundation will award grants up to $10,000 to organizations that provide oral health education and/or access to oral health resources to children within the state. A total of $150,000 in grants will be distributed. Criteria and an online application are … Read More