Delta Dental Foundation Accepting Applications for Wisdom Tooth Award

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March 18, 2015 Eligible Moultrie County organizations encouraged to apply by May 13 The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is accepting applications for its annual Wisdom Tooth Award. The $100,000 annual award recognizes one Illinois nonprofit organization that has made a significant impact on improving the oral health of Illinois children. Eligible organizations must have an established program that provides oral health education and/or access to oral health resources and care. … Read More

USDA Rural Development Speaks to the Importance of Local, Regional Foods

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March 18, 2015 The local food movement is becoming an established part of the overall marketplace, and beyond healthy benefits for human nutrition, provides increased economic health and strength to participating communities. A local food conference held in Godfrey, Ill. on March 31 is designed to help area producers, entrepreneurs, communities and consumers explore the many ways to participate in the movement. “Expanding access to local and regional foods is a priority for USDA, and it is reflected in the investment programs that we bring to the table,” said Colleen Callahan, IL Rural Development Director. “As opportunities for people to … Read More

Candidates’ Forum Next Tuesday

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March 18, 2015 The News•Progress along with the Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development office will be sponsoring a candidates’ forum next Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Sullivan High School commons. The majority of Sullivan school board candidates are expected to attend and answer a series of questions. The public is invited to attend, but if you aren’t able to make it in person, the forum will be streamed live by visiting www.newsprogress.com. … Read More

Lady Redskins Take Third at EIU Indoor Meet Saturday

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March 18, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com ALAH settles for 34th The Sullivan-Okaw Valley girls’ track and field team competed in their second indoor meet of the year Saturday at Eastern Illinois University and came away with third place while nearby Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond, participating in their first meet of the season, finished 34th. SOV was led by the 4×200 relay consisting of seniors Amanda McClain and Emily Neuhauser, sophomore Ashlynd Risley, and freshman Bailey Turnbaugh. The relay finished first with a time of 1 minute, 52.17 seconds. “The 4 x 2 knocked a second and a half off of last weekend’s … Read More

Yost Arraigned Friday Afternoon

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Murder suspect requests public defender March 18, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A Sullivan man accused of first degree murder was officially arraigned Friday afternoon. With visible stitches appearing on the left side of his neck, Michael S. Yost, 40, of Sullivan, went before the Hon. Judge Dan Flannell Friday afternoon and was formally read the four counts of first-degree murder for which he has been charged. Friday’s hearing comes after Yost was arrested just three days prior following his release from St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur Tuesday afternoon. According to court records, Yost was found a week ago Wednesday … Read More

Illinois 2015 Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage Numbers

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March 11, 2015 In Illinois, 349,487 consumers selected or were automatically re-enrolled in quality, affordable health insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace as of Feb. 22, according to a report released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Of the consumers with a Marketplace plan selection, 78 percent (272,600 people) qualified for an average tax credit of $208 per month and 49 percent paid $100 or less per month after tax credits. In Illinois, 83 percent of individuals with a Marketplace plan selection had the option of selecting a plan for $100 or less per month. … Read More

2015 Mobile Home Privilege Tax Bills due May 15

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March 11, 2015 Moultrie County 2015 Mobile Home Privilege Tax bills will be mailed March 13 and are due May 15. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, P.O. BOX 650, Sullivan, IL. 61951. They may also be paid at all Moultrie County Banks such as Hardware State Bank, Scott State Bank in Bethany, Dalton City and Sullivan, State Bank of Arthur, Arthur Community Bank, First National Bank of Arthur, First National Bank of Sullivan and First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust in Sullivan. Applications for the exemption based on the age of 65 and older and the disabled must … Read More