Hundred-Days Men Left Checkered Civil War Legacy

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August 20, 2014 Left a Darker Side to the War 150 Years Ago This Summer by Tom Emery There are many inspiring stories of Civil War soldiers from Illinois. But 150 years ago this summer, the “hundred days” men left behind a checkered legacy that reflects a darker side of the war. The “hundred-days” movement arose from a need for more manpower in early 1864. Thousands of men were tied up in the campaigns on Richmond and Atlanta, and the recruiting pool was drying up after several calls by the President for more troops. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Transportation Infrastructure Needs Investment Now

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August 20, 2014 by Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist We cannot let investment in our strong transportation infrastructure go the way of state pensions, putting it off until tomorrow—until it’s too late. Our transportation system is the jewel in the state’s somewhat tarnished crown. We have 2,300 miles of interstate highways, more than any states but California and Texas. Six interstates radiate into Chicagoland and three into metro-East St. Louis. … Read More

County Audit Report Shows Good Standing, but Caution in Future

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August 20, 2014 Revenues slide while expenditures rise by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter At the monthly Moultrie County board meeting the board heard a report from West & Company regarding the annual audit for the financial year 2013. “The purpose of the audit is to render an independent opinion as to whether or not the financial statements made by the county are reasonably stated,” explained Jim Russell of West & Company. Russell went on to highlight where the county is in relation to the previous year, citing revenues in 2012 were $7.3 million while in 2013 they fell $7.2 million. … Read More

Arthur’s Annual Rat Race to Benefit Students of New School District

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August 20, 2014 It’s Back. The Arthur Cheese Festival’s Rat Race 5K & 10K runs are taking place on Labor Day Monday, September 1 and as in the past, proceeds from this annual race organized by the Arthur Woman’s Club will be used to fund educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors. But starting this year, that means seniors in the newly formed high school district, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond, will all benefit from this race and may apply for scholarships in the spring.  … Read More

Obituaries 8-13-2014: Roger Reel

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Roger Reel  Funeral services for Roger Roy Reel, 71, of Strasburg were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Strasburg with the Rev. Steven Becker officiating. Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Strasburg. He passed away with his family beside him at 6:45 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Shelbyville Manor. … Read More

Obituaries 8-13-2014: Patricia Dahman

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Patricia Dahman Services for Paticia Sue Dahman, 76, of Maroa were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Argenta United Methodist Church with Pastor Jennifer Fielden officiating. Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Calvert Funeral Home in Argenta is in charge of arrangements. She died at 11:44 a.m. Aug. 8, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter Holds Annual Meeting 

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August 13, 2014 The Arthur-Lovington / Atwood-Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter held their annual meeting August 5 at the Harris Agricultural Museum in Atwood.  Since forming July 30, 2013, the ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter added 25 new members with 13 of those joining as life members. The chapter has had a busy first year creating awareness for the FFA and Ag Ed program in the school district. The chapter plans to serve pork chops for the upcoming Homecoming festivities and CIBR – BBQ Festival and will host a trap shoot later in the year.  … Read More