Arthur-Lovington Issues $2.1 Million in Gen. Obligation Bonds

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Hatfield’s resignation formally accepted by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The Arthur-Lovington School Board issued $2.1 million in General Obligation Bonds at a 2.962 percent tax rate last Wednesday. The bonds will be used for construction of the new Arthur Junior High addition, asbestos removal at Lovington Grade School, a new roof for Arthur-Lovington High School and other maintenance and repairs as needed for the district. Sales tax revenue will be used to pay back the bonds. Last year, Douglas County passed a 1% sales tax increase which went into effect this past January. The district will start receiving the revenue … Read More

Buss Does Her Average Three Better and Leads Mt. Carmel to 78-43 Win Over Sullivan

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Lady Ace Sr. scores 50 in three quarters by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com For those familiar with Tyra Buss and her performance against Sullivan in last year’s sectional semi-final, the Mt. Carmel phenom proved why as a senior she was even more lethal in this year’s sectional. The future Indiana University athlete led the nation this year in scoring by averaging 46.9 points per game and did three better Tuesday night, scoring 50 in just three quarters, propping her team up to a 78-43 victory. “I think in our case it’s Tyra Buss,” said Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain. “I thought … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvement Day

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will place donated Christmas trees and artificial porcupine structures into Lake Shelbyville to enhance the fisheries for years to come. Volunteers are needed March 8 to help bundle and place the trees in the lake. To volunteer, meet at the Lithia Springs Recreation Area boat ramp parking lot at 9 a.m. A free lunch will be provided after the work is completed. All participants on fish habitat day will receive aerial maps with coordinates detailing where the trees were placed for later fishing reference. Maps will not … Read More

Parenting 101 Classes Available

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Many parents struggle with their young child’s behavior as they progress through normal yet challenging periods of development. Learn how to feel more confident as a parent and/or child care provider during the seven difficult developmental stages. Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator for the University of Illinois Extension, will be offering “Your Young Child: Parenting 101” beginning March 19 and meeting weekly until April 2 from 6 – 8:30 p.m. in Neal Hall at Lake Land College. … Read More

Lovington Reinstates Police Chief Position, Appoints Swisher

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Raises also given to three employees by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter After dissolving the position of police chief in 2010 due to what the village found was an unnecessary position, Lovington reinstated the title February 10 at their monthly meeting and gave said title to officer Christian Swisher. Depending instead on a “head police officer” since 2010, the village decided to reassign the position due to realizing an inherent liability issue. With no police chief, the head police officer was required to come to the village board each time he or she wished to sign off on any item of … Read More

Historical Meeting

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The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting 7 p.m. February 20 in the Heritage Center located at 117 E. Harrison St. in Sullivan. The topic for the evenings program will be short stories on various U.S. presidents as told by members and members of the public. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Parole–Eliminate Some, Focus Other Efforts

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Should Illinois prison parolees be granted legal counsel in cases where their parole officers have recommended they be sent back to prison? That is the nub of a case filed recently in federal court by a justice center at Northwestern University School of Law titled Morales v. Monreal (the chairman of the state Prisoner Review Board) that seeks to require legal counsel for those charged with violation of parole. The bigger issue is that of how can we reduce the high numbers of men and women who end up back in prison. … Read More

Led to Play Collegiately, Gottfriedt Goes on to Lincoln for Softball

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Sullivan catcher to enjoy immediate role next fall by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Taylor Gottfriedt is a leader. Her summer softball coaches will tell you that. Her high school softball coach will tell you that. Even her forthcoming college coach will tell you that, and she’s only watched her play. And it’s this clear leadership value that Gottfriedt brought to the table in her decade of softball that now has her seated at Lincoln College on a partial scholarship beginning next fall. “I’m excited to get Taylor over to Lincoln,” said head coach Crystal Wurth. “She is a very, very smart … Read More