The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, in collaboration with the Douglas County Health Department and Lake Land College, will provide a free day of dental care for Illinois children age 5 and younger as part of its Dentist By 1 program Saturday, Sept. 13 in Mattoon. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to schedule free exams, which can satisfy the mandatory dental screening for kindergarten. … Read More
July 30, 2014 Sullivan’s Hart makes big hits, but not enough Submitted by Duff Hoel As the no. 1 seed in the state of Illinois 4th Division Jr. Legion tournament, the boys from the Moultrie-Douglas Jr. American Legion Baseball team entered tournament play with very high expectations. But those expectations came up short as Mo Do was eliminated by two losses on Saturday to end their season with a 30-10 record. Zach Hrvol of Sullivan took the mound in game one for Mo-Do. Facing a quality opponent from Eureka, Mo-Do fell 5-4. … Read More
July 30, 2014 The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host Aquafest noon-4 p.m. Saturday, August 2. Children and adults of all ages are welcome to attend. The beach fee will be waived for the entire day to allow all beach users a chance to come out and enjoy the free games and activities which include snow cones, inflatable water slides, bounce houses, water safety games, and an appearance from Bobber the Water Safety Dog. … Read More
June Pedigo Funeral services for June C. Pedigo, 90, of Sullivan were held at noon today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. She passed away at 6:05 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. … Read More
July 30, 2014 The Mid State Curve 13 and under traveling boys’ baseball team will hold tryouts 1-3 p.m. Aug 2 at the middle diamond in Wyman Park in Sullivan. Eligibility includes being at least 12 years of age and not turning 14 before May 1, 2015. … Read More
July 30, 2014 The Allenville Christian Church will celebrate their 130th anniversary of ministry Aug. 16. This small country church is located in the village of Allenville and was first organized in 1884. … Read More
July 30, 2014 Board also hears about swim co-op by Joash Tiarks Bethany Reporter It is that time again, no doubt too soon for the kids and none too soon for the parents. At the last regularly scheduled school board meeting before the start of the new school year, there was not much business to work through as things moved along fairly rapidly. After quickly approving the annual “consent agenda” to officially record the district designees of various fund managers, banking services, and legal representation, the board heard from Shelby County State Bank concerning its proposal to streamline the district’s … Read More
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
Charlotte Smith Charlotte Darlene Smith, 81, died Saturday July 19, 2014 in UK Medical Center in Kentucky. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More
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