Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. A member of Shimkus’ staff will be in Arthur 9:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, October 8 in the Municipal Building board room at 120 East Progress Street. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Southern Gospel recoding artist, The Chosen Ones, will be appearing on Sunday, October 19 at 6 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 219 S Lincoln in Bethany. The Chosen Ones are celebrating 40 years in gospel music, having begun their ministry in 1974. They have sung throughout the United States and abroad, performing over 160 personal appearances annually as well as appearing on Gospel Music Television. They have released over 20 recordings, which have included four national radio releases. Their latest recording, “So Blessed” was released in August 2012. To learn more about heir ministry you can … Read More
October 1, 2014 October’s Dine with a Doc® program will feature a different type of doctor in Brad Rau, J.D. who will shed some light on pre-planning if you become unable to direct your own medical care and financial affairs because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. He will share why it’s important to begin writing down your wishes about the kinds of treatment you do or do not want to receive and naming someone you trust to oversee your care. Other topics will include advanced directives, living wills, power of attorney and more. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Body cameras proposed for village officers by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter During last month’s regularly scheduled village council meeting, Bethany officials voted to hire two new part-time police officers. Officially hired on September 11, the two new part-time officers, Thomas Lehew of Bethany and Joshua Ekiss of Sullivan, are currently part of Decatur’s auxiliary police force. According to Bethany’s police chief Jessie Scribner, the dates of the two new officers’ first patrol are still to be determined as of the end of September. … Read More
October 1, 2014 The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond FFA Chapter started the school year off with the back to school tailgate on September 14, with 11 FFA members in attendance. … Read More
Louise Harpster Graveside services for Louise Harpster, 95, of Lovington were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Macon County Memorial Park. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England reminds residents of Moultrie County that the deadline to register to vote or transfer/change registration for the upcoming November 4 general election is Tuesday, October 7. Registration is in the County Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Moultrie County Courthouse in Sullivan 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Registration is also available at all Moultrie County libraries and with the precinct committee persons. Requirements for registration are: • U.S. Citizen • 18 years of age by election day • Resident of a precinct 30 days prior to election day • … Read More
Bob Ernst A Celebration of Life service for Robert E. “Bob” Ernst, 78, of Sullivan was at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Mason Point Chapel with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Reed Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. He died at 9:07 p.m. Thursday, September 25, 2014 in Mason Point in Sullivan surrounded by his family. … Read More
October 1, 2014 Springfield’s Kraft a major force in 13-1 win over Redskins By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Sullivan middle school baseball team came up short in the sectional championship game Saturday at Dwight Wooters Field in Shelbyville. Facing Springfield Blessed Sacrament, the Redskins kept it close until the fifth inning and ultimately fell 13-1. Caden Ellis took the mound for the Redskins season finale Saturday and pitched well on a hot day, taking a clean sheet into the fourth inning. But with the score tied 0-0 in the top of the fourth Ellis finally ran into trouble when … Read More