Lovington Library News for June

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June 10, 2015 Talking Books Do you know someone that is unable to read books, due to poor eyesight? Did you know that they can go to their local library and sign-up for Talking Books? Call your library for more details. Library on the Go EBooks If you are a patron of Lovington Public Library, you can connect with Library on the Go Ebooks on your Kindle, Nook, etc. Call your library to see how to sign-up for Library on the Go at 873-4468. Read to the Rhythm The Lovington Public Library will be starting Summer Reading Registration on Monday … Read More

Allen Awarded $1,500 Scholarship

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June 10, 2015 Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School student Christy Allen has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from America’s Farmers Grow Ag Leaders, a new program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Allen, of Arthur, plans to study agricultural communications at the University of Illinois this fall. “Christy’s involvement in FFA has led to her interest in ag,” said Wendy Leenerts, FFA advisor at the high school. “She has been a very successful member and has taken advantage of all of the opportunities the organization provides. She was an extremely dedicated reporter for our chapter for several years and was the first to … Read More

Coon Awarded Scholarship

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June 10, 2015 Zachary Coon has been awarded a scholarship by the Illinois Lumber and Material Dealers Association Foundation. Coon graduated from Sullivan High School in the spring of 2011 and attended Lake Land College to study building construction technology before transferring to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he is working towards his bachelor’s degree in construction management with a minor in business administration. Coon wishes to earn his master’s degree and join the management team of a large construction firm. … Read More

County Board Okays Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda

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While a formality, board’s approval marks support for Governor’s reforms June 10, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com At their regular meeting last month, the Moultrie county board unanimously approved Governor Bruce Rauner’s “Turnaround Agenda”, also known as the “Local Government Empowerment and Reform” resolution. In what is only a show of support with no binding action, the nine-member board gave their approval of the call for reforms that the Illinois governor has been pushing now since he entered office, including those dealing with workers compensation, property tax freezes, term limits, prevailing wage, and empowerment zones or right-to-work areas where union … Read More

Mobile Drivers License Unit at Sullivan Library June 18

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June 10, 2015 Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sulivan, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the Sullivan Library, located at 2 West Water in Sullivan, on June 18 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “I am pleased to work with the Sullivan Library to bring my office’s services directly to the people,” said White. “This is another example of how my office continues … Read More

Obituaries 6-10-2015: Earl Heckler

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Earl Heckler Earl Warren Heckler, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., formerly of Bethany, died at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015, at Emeritus at Catalina Memory Care Home in Tucson. Private graveside services will be held Thursday, June 11 in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

A Look Back at Sullivan’s John Eden Who Ran For Governor In 1868

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Served Five Terms in Congress June 10, 2015 By Tom Emery Contributing Historian Among the leading figures of Sullivan history is John R. Eden, who unsuccessfully ran for governor of Illinois in 1868. It was just one highlight in a long career in public service that included a total of five terms in the U.S. House. Eden was born in Bath County in east-central Kentucky Feb. 1, 1826 and moved with his family by prairie schooner to Rush County, east of Indianapolis, at age five. Young John worked on the farm and attended his first school in a cabin of … Read More

Burch Makes Dean’s List

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June 10, 2015 Sarah Burch, of rural Findlay, made the Dean’s List at Illinois State University in Bloomington for the 2015 spring semester. To be eligible for the honor a student must carry at least 12 hours of college credit with only the top 10 percent of ISU students qualifying. … Read More

Running the Extra Mile for Childhood Cancer

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St. Jude Dash and Bash set for June 20 June 10, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Each year thousands of children battle in the fight for their lives at St. Jude Research Hospital. In fact, according to their website, nearly 7,800 active patients are treated annually. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude so they can put their soul focus on recovery. But in order to provide that financial relief, hundreds if not thousands of people, set out to run. Stephanie Helmuth is one of those who are serious about helping contribute to the fight of childhood cancer. … Read More