With Impending Winter Weather, Public Urged to Stay Indoors

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Additional snow, severe temps, and wind gusts to start Saturday by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com FRIDAY, JANUARY 3–The National Weather Service issued winter storm advisories for most of central Illinois Friday, including Moultrie County, which is expected to see upwards of 10 inches of snow this weekend. That, in addition to the already three or more inches the county received Wednesday evening, will combine with plummeting temperatures to create what local law enforcement is describing as a dangerous situation. “Basically, you should stay in doors unless it’s absolutely necessary to travel,” warned Moultrie County sheriff Jeff Thomas. “It’s just very unsafe … Read More

Extreme Weather Forecast 1.3.14

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MOULTRIE-DOUGLAS-COLES-EDGAR-SHELBY- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF…CHARLESTON…MATTOON…SHELBYVILLE 1011 AM CST FRI JAN 3 2014 .REST OF TODAY…MOSTLY SUNNY. HIGHS AROUND 20. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. LOWEST WIND CHILL READINGS ZERO TO 10 BELOW ZERO LATE IN THE MORNING. .TONIGHT…MOSTLY CLEAR. NOT AS COLD. NEAR STEADY TEMPERATURE AROUND 18. BLUSTERY. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. .SATURDAY…INCREASING CLOUDS. HIGHS IN THE MID 30S. BLUSTERY. SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. .SATURDAY NIGHT…SNOW. SEVERAL INCHES OF ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE. LOWS AROUND 18. SOUTH … Read More

Mix Up With My Mail

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For a while now, I have been getting my neighbor’s mail and just this morning, my neighbor called me and said he got my mail. I do not understand why this has become such an issue when the addresses are so clearly marked. When our last postmaster, Ed, was in charge, these things did not happen. I cannot put the blame solely on the postmaster, but there is surely something wrong. In the past three months, I have had to go to the utility company to find out what I owe. I got the notice to pay or shut off … Read More

Blood Drive Tuesday

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The Bethany Theta Psi Sorority and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive at the Bethany Fire House 2-6 p.m. Tuesday January 7. For an appointment, call Lucia Roney at 665-3182. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are encouraged to ensure enough help is available. … Read More

ALAH Downs Blue Ridge, Claims Third at OV Christmas tourney

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Seegmiller steps up early amidst team’s foul trouble by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Being down at the end of the first quarter is something ALAH isn’t used to, and with seniors Karly Gooman and Sherelle Coller on the bench with two fouls apiece, down 7-5 to Blue Ridge, somebody needed to step up. Enter Emily Seegmiller. The Arthur junior went off in Saturday night’s contest for a team high 21, en route to being named to the all-tournament team with Coller, who scored 12 against Blue Ridge. … Read More

Three-Point Dagger Earns Sullivan OV Tourney Crown

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Beats state-ranked Clinton by one point by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter It  sure was fun to watch. Sullivan and Clinton, the two girls’ teams atop the Okaw Valley Conference, proved why they were the OVC’s best Saturday night. After what felt like a lead change after each possession—16 in just the second half—Clinton senior guard Haley Toohill slashed to the bucket and dropped a bucket to put the Lady Maroons up 70-68 with 15 seconds to go. … Read More

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