Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Livestock and Horse Show Results

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July 30, 2014 The following area individuals earned accolades during the Moultrie-Douglas 4-H livestock show: Boer Goats Katie Cline, Moultrie County Longhorns, Windsor-Jr. Champion Doe, Sr. Champion Doe; Zachary Hall, Moultrie County Longhorns, Gays-Reserve Grand Champion Doe, Jr. Champion Buck, Sr. Champion Buck, and Grand Champion Buck; Ethan Gingerich, Atwood-Hammond Prairie Dogs, Sullivan-Reserve Sr. Champion Buck; and Matt Cline, Moultrie County Longhorns, Windsor-Reserve Grand Champion Buck. Pygmy Goats Maddy Paddock, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur-Grand Champion Wether-Sr. Champion Doe, Reserve Grand Champion Doe, and Reserve Jr. Champion Buck; Mathew Paddock, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur-Reserve Sr. Champion Doe. Poultry Amy Monroe, Sunny … Read More

Bethany Post Office Struck by Vehicle

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July 30, 2014 PO Box pickup interrupted as a result by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter After a car crashed into the Bethany Post Office earlier this month, service interruptions are expected. Due to a July 14 motor vehicle collision with the building, post office box mail pickup has been limited to normal postal business hours for local residents. Following the wreck, building inspectors deemed the front part of the building, which houses Bethany’s post office boxes, unsafe for use.  As a result, area residents that opt to collect their mail in person, rather than have it delivered to their home, … Read More

Adam’s Road in Concert Aug. 13

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July 30, 2014 The Christian, non-profit musical ministry Adam’s Road will be in concert August 13 at Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan. Music and testimony will begin at 7 p.m. and is free of charge for the public. Solid Rock Chapel is located at 1213 East Jackson in Sullivan. For more information about the group, visit www.adamsroadministry.com. … Read More

Start of School Information

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Area schools will begin on the following days: Sullivan Aug. 14-Full Day SES: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SMS/SHS:8:14 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Okaw Valley Aug. 14-Teacher Institute Aug. 15-Half Day 8-11:30 a.m. Aug. 18-Full Day 8 a.m.-3:18 p.m. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Aug. 29-Dismissal at 2:15 p.m. Sept. 2-Full Day 8:15 a.m.-3:13 p.m. … Read More

Red Apple Up in Flames

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July 29, 2014 Multiple-alarm fire devastates Sullivan restaurant by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A blaze that lasted nearly two hours ravaged a family diner in Sullivan Tuesday morning. The Red Apple family restaurant caught fire approximately at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday according to the restaurant’s staff. Manager Tim Halili said that at the time, the only item cooking was bacon in the deep fryers. “I turned around and saw flames,” he said. “I then told everyone to get outside.” … Read More

Recent Obituaries: June C. Pedigo

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June C. Pedigo June C. Pedigo, 90, of Sullivan died at 6:05 p.m. Friday July 25 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Hummingbird Festival At Okaw Valley Orchard

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July 23, 2014 The Okaw Valley Orchard will be the site for a Hummingbird Festival scheduled for 1-4 p.m. Sunday, July 27. In years past dozens of hummingbirds have been present to “wow” festival visitors. Vernon Kleen, a licensed hummingbird bander and associated with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders, will begin the festival at 1 p.m. with a short discussion about hummingbirds and explain why they are banded. After the discussion, hummingbirds will be captured and banded. … Read More

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: A Growing Epidemic

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July 23, 2014 Elderly face struggles with second raising by Ariana Cherry Sullivan Reporter When grandparents reach the age of retirement, most of their goals consist of relaxation, travel, getting involved with new hobbies or catching up with family and grandchildren, but for some grandparents, this won’t be the story. Many grandparents here in Moultrie and neighboring counties are now finding themselves heading households and caring for their grandchildren. According to the Illinois Department on Aging, grandparents raising grandchildren is considered an epidemic by the federal government. Common factors that result in grandparents raising their grandchildren are alcohol and drug … Read More