The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking input for use in the planning and development of its upcoming multi-year program (MYP) for Fiscal Years 2016-2021. This input will help guide the future direction of transportation within this community.
September 3, 2014 Numbers cited as a concern by Joash Tiarks Bethany Reporter During last month’s Okaw Valley school board meeting, OVES principal Doug McCausland gave his school’s most recent enrollment numbers, which he cited as a concern. With a class size of just 26 students, “the numbers are a concern,” he stated. “We’ve been used to the high 30’s, low 40’s numbers.” … Read More
September 3, 2014 Eastview Terrace will be sponsoring a benefit for The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Saturday, September 6, at the VFW in Sullivan. A pool tournament will be held earlier in the day, and the benefit will begin at 6 pm. A donation will be asked at the door. There will be a pulled pork dinner, 50/50 raffle, a live band (Joshua Dwayne and the Night Train) and a silent auction. Some items up for grabs include a hand crafted seven foot functioning light house, hand crafted pallet furniture, local art pieces, and various gift certificates and donations from … Read More
September 3, 2014 According to the Illinois Department of Transportation District Seven office, road improvements on a one mile stretch of Illinois Route 121 between Mattoon and Sullivan are set to begin September 11 and take two weeks to complete. The improvements will include milling the pavement and then resurfacing a section approximately four miles east of Sullivan just south of Mid-State Tank. Both lanes of traffic will be affected with one lane open at all times and both lanes open of an evening. … Read More
September 3, 2014 Dozens come to watch old plow technique by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Sullivan Every now and then, some need a reminder of what it used to be like when days moved at a slower pace. Technology often makes one forget the feeling of satisfaction from hard labored work and a job well done. When Steven Buxton created “Plow Day” for farmers and agricultural enthusiasts, he had this in mind. So on Saturday, August 23, antique tractor operators moldboard plowed 50 acres of wheat stubble that was located at Moultrie County Road, 1350 North. Buxton explained that moldboard … Read More
Leslie Harlin A reception celebrating the life of Leslie L. ‘Weasel’ Harlin, 39, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, was held Sunday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Pea Cemetery in Sullivan. He died at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday August 27, 2014 in rural Sullivan. ‘Weasel’ was born March 18, 1975 in Decatur, a son of Gary and Brenda Rader Harlin. … Read More
September 3, 2014 Okaw Wetland offers 10 waterfowl blinds that will be available on a first-come, first-served basis 7 days a week only during the 2014 Early Goose and Teal waterfowl-hunting seasons. The blinds have not been brushed; maintenance to the blinds will take place when time and resources are available. Current water level is significantly low at this time to allow for optimal planting and growing conditions for waterfowl plantings. Hunting hours will be 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset for goose and sunrise to sunset for teal. … Read More
September 3, 2014 The Lake Land College Learning Resource Center (LRC) is hosting two discussions regarding recent changes to K-12 curriculum and the resources available to students, faculty and community members in order to better understand these new standards. The sessions will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from noon until 1 p.m. in the Luther Student Center Theater on campus in Mattoon. The second session will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 12:15-1 p.m. at the Kluthe Center in Effingham, room 201. … Read More
Roy Fultz Funeral Services for Roy A. Fultz, 67, of Arcola were held at 10 a.m. Saturday in Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Arcola VFW was in Arcola Cemetery. He passed away at 4:49 p.m. Tuesday, August 19, 2014 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. … Read More
Debbie Lingafelter Funeral services for Debbie M. Lingafelter, 58, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery in Mt. Zion. She passed away at 9:06 p.m. Thursday, August 21, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More