Health Insurance Marketplace Workshop Jan. 30

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center along with the Illinois Department of Public Health will sponsor an official health marketplace workshop in Sullivan at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 30 in the First United Methodist Church. The workshop will explain what the health marketplace is and how it applies to individuals, as well as who qualifies for health coverage under the marketplace, how it makes health insurance affordable, and how to enroll in new health coverage through the marketplace. For more information, visit www.getcoveredIllinois.gov … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Gambling at the R Bar

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I walked recently down the main street of my hometown to the R Bar tavern to try out the new video gaming machines. Not a gambler, I did so for research on this column about why the state of Illinois pushes gambling onto its citizens in such an unseemly way. The small, dimly lit bar (aren’t they all) has three machines; the maximum is five. They are all electronically tied to the state’s computers somewhere; after all, the state government is operating these games in order to fleece its own citizens out of their money. … Read More

It’s Just Golden…A Baby’s First Christmas

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by John Golden NP Columnist T’was just Christmas of last year when I found out that I was going to be a dad again. The jolly old man Santa, his plethora of handy little elves, and his eight flying, magic reindeer had delivered to me a major gift. This particular gift came as a big, joyful surprise. Because it was something that I did not necessarily ask for on my personal Christmas list, I was caught somewhat off guard. Yet, this miracle of a gift was absolutely wonderful. To say that I was shocked last holiday season would be a … Read More

Knights Win Second Straight Tournament Crown

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The Knights competed in the Kansas Holiday Tournament last week and came away with a dominating performance, leading to their second consecutive tournament championship over Paris, whom they defeated last year on the same stage. Over the course of four games, the Arthur-Lovington Knights defeated their opponents, on average, by more than 26 points. Head coach Dale Schuring says his team’s consistency and ability to handle each team’s best performance is something worth being proud of, in addition to repeating with a first place finish. … Read More

Christmas Fun and Generosity Combine for Inaugural Event

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Moultrie, Douglas businesses, individuals partner up for donations by Jake Dilley Reporting in Arcola The Christmas spirit was in full steam at the Green Mill Village Holiday Walk in Arcola Saturday, December 14. Businesses from Moultrie and Douglas counties participated by decorating and donating a Christmas tree or wreath to a silent auction with the proceeds going towards a non-profit charity of their choice in central Illinois.  … Read More

Hundreds of New Laws on the Books in 2014

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Laws from wasting deer meat to hand-held cellphone use by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogess.com Its formal name is House Bill 1247 (HB1247), but to many drivers, it’s their next ticket. Back in May of 2013, both houses approved the total ban on the hand-held usage of “electronic communication devices”–which to you and me means, largely, cellphones. Though the law also excludes hand-held personal digital assistants and portable/mobile computers, most of the attention is on cellphone usage, which now, must be hands free. The only way around the new law is to either not use your cellphone while driving or to do … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lula Garmon

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Lula Garmon Lula Pearl Garmon, 82, of Lovington died at 10:52 a.m. Saturday Dec. 28, 2013 in her home. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the First Baptist Church in Lovington. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More