After Increased Demand, New Gun Store Opens in Lovington

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by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter After selling firearms part time from his private residence, Ralph Zancha had to make a move if he was going to keep up with the increasing demand. “Business had gotten so good we had to expand,” he explained. “It was get bigger or get out.” Zancha did just that Saturday when his new store Zancha’s Guns and Ammo held its grand opening in downtown Lovington. A steady stream of visitors crowded the store throughout the day, browsing the firearm selection. In addition to firearms, the store sells Garrett metal detectors and accessories and is an … Read More

LLC Receives Donation

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Farm Credit Illinois, based in Mahomet, recently gifted the Lake Land College Foundation $50,000 as the inaugural gift for a newly established Agricultural Division Endowment. The company has also committed an additional gift in the amount of $25,000 to establish the Farm Credit Illinois Endowment, and has committed $5,000 each year for the next five years to the Foundation.  … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Winter Drawdown Delayed

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The Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will postpone winter drawdown to early or mid January as requested by Water Control Department of the St. Louis District. The current Water Control Plan at Lake Shelbyville calls for winter drawdown to begin on December 15 (+/- 14 days). … Read More

Quilting to Quell Unfortunate Times

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Local church donates handmade items for children in need by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter When parents make bad decisions or other circumstances arise resulting in children suffering as they are taken from their homes with very few, if any, belongings, the scene is an unfortunate one. But the First Christian Church of Sullivan Quilters Sunday school class has begun a project to try and counteract this set of very real circumstances here in Moultrie County.  … Read More

Health Screenings Jan. 16

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SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday, January 16 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212.  SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9–10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More

Post-Christmas Holiday Walk at Titus Manor

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Titus Manor in Sullivan will host an after Christmas Holiday Housewalk 2-4 p.m. Sunday December 29. The walk is meant for the public to attend and enjoy the seasonal decorations before they are dismantled as well as help in celebrating the upcoming new year. Staff will be serving sparkling grape juice and snacks to celebrate the occasion, and door prizes will also be available upon registration.

Holiday Housewalk Reinvented to Benefit Relay for Life

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One-day event raises over $800 by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter The Lovington Housewalk, an event that has not been held for more than five years, took place on Sunday, December 8. The walk formerly benefitted Lovington High School, but this year its proceeds went to support the Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society. Stephanie Eccles ran the event with help from Tracy Garmon and Norma Brust, and it proved successful by raising more than $800.  … Read More