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
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
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
•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
•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
•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
•August 26, 2015• Nominating petitions for candidates planning to run in the March 15, 2016 General Primary Election will be available in Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England’s office Monday, August 31. The first day to circulate petitions for established political parties and independent candidates is September 1, 2015. Filing period is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 23, 24, and 25 and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. November 30. The countywide offices up for nomination are four full year terms for circuit clerk, coroner and state’s attorney; and, four year terms for county board members with four seats available. Precinct committeemen will be elected … Read More
•August 26, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting from Sullivan For the first time since before 2007, a special training session hosted 550 members of the Illinois National Guard battalion at the Sullivan Middle School and Civic Center Saturday, August 15. “We’re a logistics battalion,” explained Captain April Hawes. “So we’re supporting other units with fuel and water and food…and medical support…It’s usually just one unit drilling together.” Over the years, the battalion has not narrowed down such an inclusive schedule. But the opportunity finally came this year, with a date set for last Saturday. The special training day is a … Read More
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association held their third meeting of the year today, Aug. 5, 2015. At the meeting, Stepheny McMahon, Director of Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development, spoke about the “No Job Left Behind” program which is creating ties between local high school students and area businesses in an attempt to prepare students for the workplace and develop prospective employees for those businesses. Pictured are Denny Hutchings, President of MCRTA; Stepheny McMahon; and Linda McCabe, Vice-President of MCRTA. The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association also presented Teacher Grants to nine Okaw Valley teachers/administrators to use in purchasing items … Read More