Obituaries 6-24-2015: Juanita Shadow
Juanita Shadow Juanita Lee Shadow, 96, of Mattoon passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 in the Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon. … Read More
Moultrie County Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed
June 24, 2015 Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed June 19. The first installment is due July 22, and the second installment is due September 3. The public is encouraged to look over their tax bills and make sure all of the information is correct, including the back of the tax bill. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office at 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office. … Read More
The Bakery is Back
By heavy demand, a Sullivan favorite re-emerges June 24, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Last Thursday just before 3:45 a.m. Drew Zbinden walked a block west to 112 East Harrison and began making doughnuts. But not just any ordinary doughnuts. Sullivan Bakery doughnuts–and 40 dozen of them. The bakery then flipped round its open sign at 5:30 a.m. Two hours later, all 480 of the cake and round yeast-raised rings, 96 of which were glazed, were gone. Not to worry right? The bakery still had cookies, brownies, and six dozen muffins. Gone. In fact, if you walked into the newly … Read More
ALAH School Newspaper Receives Grant
June 24, 2015 The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School newspaper staff recently received a $1500 grant from the Illinois Press Foundation to purchase cameras. “I was able to purchase two Canon Rebel SLR cameras complete with tripods, lenses, and carrying cases with the grant,” adviser Zach Freed said. “It has really helped our staff to get better pictures more easily. Before the grant we were scrambling to find a camera to photograph activities. Now we just grab one of these digital cameras.” … Read More
Obituaries 6-24-2015: Ilo Schuetz
Ilo Schuetz Funeral Services for Ilo M. Schuetz, 100, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, June 24) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur. She passed away at 2:57 a.m. Sunday, June 21, 2015 in the Arthur Home in Arthur. … Read More
Obituaries 6-24-2015: Seth Hilton
Seth Hilton Services to celebrate the life of Seth Alexander Hilton, 4, of Lovington were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lovington First Church of God with Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. A blessing of the Lord, he went to run with angels June 16, 2015. … Read More
Obituaries 6-24-2015: Jack Burcham
Jack Burcham Graveside services for Jack W. Burcham, 85, of Decatur, formerly of Lovington, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. He passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Sullivan Native Earns Artists’ Residency in Ireland
In retirement Patrick Blythe realizes passion June 24, 2015 by Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan “A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and passers-by only see a wisp of smoke” -Vincent van Gogh To live with such an internal fire of passion would indeed be difficult, especially if it had to remain dormant for many years. The venting of van Gogh’s passion came later in his life and many appreciate the works of art it birthed. A similar circumstance surrounds one of Sullivan’s own sons in the person of Patrick Blythe, now … Read More
Harner Interns
Houser Converts to Career Agent
June 24, 2015 Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan recently converted to a career agent with Country Financial in Sullivan. She completed the organization’s extensive training about the solutions COUNTRY Financial offers to help customers become financially secure. The training also focuses on guiding customers toward successfully setting and achieving their goals. Houser can provide customers with auto, home, life and long term care insurance, annuities, mutual funds and college education funding options. … Read More