Rose Legislation to Help Transition Laid Off Workers Back to Employment

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State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is looking to expand the MAP Grant application process to help provide much-needed financial assistance to displaced workers. “Local community colleges called a critical problem to my attention: that the existing MAP rules completely discriminate against those who’ve been laid off,” Rose said. “It just makes sense to move these displaced workers into an educational setting instead of having them on the unemployment rolls.” … Read More

Obituaries 4-23-2014: Virginia Cockrum

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Virginia Cockrum Virginia L. Cockrum, 83, of Arthur, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 9:40 a.m. Sunday April 20, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Girard Cemetery in Girard. … Read More

Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training in May, June

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Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place from 1-5 p.m. on May 19-22, 27-30 and June 2-4 at Dove’s 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Center in Decatur. This training is approved by ICADV (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and facilitated by Dove and other community agencies’ staff members. There is a fee for the training, and some scholarships are available. … Read More

Lancers Tame Tigers 10-3 Tuesday

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Ten runs make 42 in last three games for ALAH by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter In wins against Ramsey and St. Thomas More Saturday and Monday ALAH put up 16 runs a piece—the most in a two game stretch the Lancers have put up in recent history—and in six innings Tuesday the Lancers posted a 10 spot on Paris. ALAH didn’t wait long to get on the board. … Read More

Obituaries 4-23-2014: Betty Glasscock

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Betty Glasscock Elizabeth Lois “Betty” Glasscock, 87, of Gays, passed away at 8:45 p.m. Friday April 18, 2014 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Smyser Christian Church near Gays with Pastor Richard Coen officiating.  Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until the time of the service today (Wednesday) in the church.  Private family graveside services will be held Saturday April 26. … Read More

SOV Beat in Bi-County Meet

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Lady Red again edged out, take third, ALAH boys finish fourth in front of SOV by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Even despite picking up extra points in both the 300m hurdles and the pole vault, the SOV girls’ track team fell behind Neoga and Central A&M to take third in Tuesday’s bi-county meet. SOV earned 110 points, five-and-a-half out from Neoga, and 15 out from the first place Lady Raiders. Emily Neuhauser took first in the 100m dash (12.78 seconds), as well as fourth in the 200m (27.43). Amanda McClain tripled up individually taking first in the long jump (17 feet, … Read More

Sullivan VFW Auxiliary Hosting Food Drive May 2

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The Sullivan VFW Auxiliary is hosting a food drive to benefit the Moultrie County Food Pantry in Sullivan. Residents are asked to bring non-perishable items to the first Friday night supper on May 2, or drop items off any time after 2 p.m. in the banquet room or lounge at the VFW from now until May 2. The Auxiliary will also be collecting non-perishable food and toiletry items 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 in the parking lot of Kirk Real Estate/Vander Burgh Financial Services, which is located just south of the four-way stoplight in Sullivan. Monetary donations will be … Read More

Sullivan Family Farm Earns 150 Year Status

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Oldest family farm on record in Moultrie at 178 years by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com James Patterson, along with his son James and his grandson Levi, first came to Sullivan in 1832. Six years later, the family farm was established through a land grant just off of present-day Patterson road (no coincidence). Through eight generations the farm stayed in the family–all 178 years–eventually finding its way to Daniel Terzo Jr. and sister Leslie Coretti, the great grandchildren, five times over, of the first James Patterson. And more recently, in light of this fact, the family farm was honored through the Illinois … Read More

Senator Rose to host ‘Lake Shelbyville Update

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State Sen. Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet) is hosting an April 25 legislative update about the state government’s efforts relating to Lake Shelbyville and its component natural wildlife areas. Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), State Rep. Adam Brown (R-Champaign) and local leaders will also be in attendance. The event will be held from 1-3 p.m., Friday, April 25 in the Findlay Community Center auditorium, located at 103 E. South 2nd Street in Findlay. This 2014 Lake Shelbyville Update will have a special emphasis on the Department of Natural Resource’s Eagle Creek Resort and the efforts to reopen the shuttered facility. For more … Read More