Obituaries 2-4-2015: Bill Harris
Bill Harris William Floyd “Bill” Harris, 84, of Sullivan passed away at 10:36 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2015 in his home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Masonic rites by the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge # 764 at 7:30 p.m. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Council Asked to Zone Travel Trailer Area
February 4, 2015 Council Asked to Zone Travel Trailer Area Tuscola’s Cronus plant construction seen as local economic opportunity by Ariana Cherry Sullivan/Arthur Reporter Stepheny McMahon, director of the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, addressed the Sullivan City Council in their last regular meeting about the possibility of zoning for a travel trailer area in preparation for the Cronus Plant (Tuscola) construction workers who will be coming to work in September. McMahon questioned whether the mobile home parks would be interested in allowing campers and fifth wheels to come fill their empty spots. “I spoke with the regional manager of … Read More
County to Implement Three Election Judge Option for Upcoming Consolidated Election
February 4, 2015 Submitted by Georgia England Moultrie county taxpayers stand to save more than $4,000 this coming election. According to Illinois Statutes (10 ILCS 5/14-3.1), in odd numbered years, the county clerk has the option of using three election judges per precinct rather than the five judges that are required in even numbered years. In odd numbered election years, voter turnout is significantly lower. Therefore, after careful consideration and based on discussions with several election judges, County Clerk Georgia England has decided to exercise the odd numbered year/three judges per precinct option for the upcoming Consolidated Election to be … Read More
Kaskaskia Watershed Study Gets Preliminary Funding in Corps Budget
February 4, 2015 Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) recently stated that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have announced funding for the Kaskaskia Watershed Study in both its fiscal year 2015 work plans and its fiscal year 2016 budget. The Kaskaskia Watershed Study will have a $50,000 allocation in the current 2015 fiscal year. The President’s budget, released today, asks for $500,000 in fiscal year 2016. “The Kaskaskia Watershed Study was previously authorized by Congress, but funding has always been the holdup in getting this comprehensive study of the river accomplished,” Shimkus noted. “The local stakeholders have been very supportive … Read More
Mirror Images to Perform Original Play Friday
“What Can’t Be Said,” an original play written by Mirror Images, Sullivan High School’s prevention theater group, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, February 6 at The Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan. “This show is a testament to the creativity and heart of the students at our high school,” said Mirror Images adviser and SHS English teacher Becky Lawson. “It represents what they think is important for our school, our teachers, and our students to acknowledge – both good and bad. We worked together as a team to write the show; every cast member had a chance … Read More
Obituaries 2-4-2015: Mary Chambers
Mary Chambers Mary June Chambers, 91, of Ft. Scott, Kansas, formerly of Sullivan, died at 9:15 p.m. Monday Feb. 2, 2015 in the Ft. Scott Manor in Ft. Scott, Kansas. … Read More
Obituaries 2-4-2015: James Johnson
James Johnson Services to celebrate the life of James A. Johnson, 79, of Iuka were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery. … Read More
Knights Add 2015 LOVC Tourney Champions to Resume
February 4, 2015 Goal now is to win conference outright By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter One Knights’ fan traveled 1200 miles to see the Little Okaw Valley Conference championship game against the Hutsonville-Palestine Tigers in Arcola Saturday night. Arthur/Lovington-Atwood/Hammond made sure that fan, Danny Powell, left with a smile, defeating the Tigers 69-51. “It is special. We have been fortunate enough to win a few and be in a couple finals. But you gotta appreciate it, and you can’t take it for granted because it’s not easy to do,” said head coach Dale Schuring. “It takes a lot to … Read More
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Hosting Eagle Day at Lake Shelbyville
February 4, 2015 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting the Fourth Annual Eagle Day event Saturday, February 14 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. New to Eagle Day this year, the Illinois Raptor Center will present a short 30 minute program just for kids. Raptors for Kids begins at 10 a.m. There will also be two 50 minute Birds of Prey programs featuring a live bald eagle along with other live birds of prey. The first program starts at 11 a.m., and the second program will start at 1 p.m. There is no cost to attend the program, … Read More