News Progress

January 7, 2015 The Lovington Public Library District is offering upcoming community activities: • “Learn How to Knit or Crochet” returned Monday January 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. and will meet every Monday night that the library is open. The class is monitored by Jan Voss, a local patron, who is eager to help anyone wanting to learn how to knit or crochet, is presently working on a home project and may have questions about it, or wishes to bring his or her project and sit and talk with those present. • “Wee Readers” Pre-School Storytime for ages two and older. … Read More

In the December 17 issue of the NP, the paper erred in citing that the city of Sullivan approved a $680,000 TIF participation loan for the Red Apple. This was incorrect, as the total project cost is $680,000. The loans amounted to one made by First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust for $125,000 and another from TIF in the amount of $125,000 for a total loan package of $250,000. In the December 3 issue of the NP, the paper erred in citing that the city of Sullivan had increased revenue from property taxes by $2.3 million over the previous year. … Read More

December 31, 2014 Country Financial recently donated $1,000 to Theta Psi Sorority in honor of Noelle Yeakel of Bethany. “Country cares about the communities in which we operate, and we’re proud of our employee and financial representative volunteers,” says Steve Denault, Country Financial executive vice president of Enterprise Business Services. “Country was founded on the principle of people helping people. Noelle’s volunteerism is an inspiring example of how our people work to strengthen their communities.” Yeakel was honored with the organization’s Community Service Award, a distinction created to recognize volunteers who go above and beyond in their volunteer activities. In … Read More