Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is again asking constituents for participation in his “Valentines for Heroes” program. “Thousands of Valentines have come into my offices every year since we began Valentines for Heroes,” Shimkus said. “Constituents have been overwhelmingly generous and supportive of our military men and women, past and present.” … Read More
by Angela Hogan RN MSPH Administrator, Mo. Co. Health Dept. Now that we are two weeks into the New Year, how is your New Year’s Resolution working? Most people will consider at least one possible New Year’s Resolution, but the number of folks who actually attempt it falls off from there, and for good reason. Researchers estimate that among individuals who make a resolution, one-half will abandon the resolution before the end of January! Since most resolutions consist of one or more goals for self-improvement, we need to find better ways to stick to them. … Read More
The Sullivan Senior Club will hold their monthly meeting and potluck at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 21 in the Sullivan Senior Center. For more information, contact the center at 728-8521. … Read More
The Miss Moultrie-Douglas pageant committee has organized a prom dress sale for Friday-Sunday, January 24-26 but is also seeking dresses that are in need of new owners. … Read More
By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist When I was a boy, unschooled local justices of the peace were infamous for working with small-town cops to set up speed traps to fleece unsuspecting motorists. Not a very reassuring introduction to our state’s justice system. Things have improved much since then, yet vigilance and some changes are still warranted. In 1969, two Illinois supreme court justices were forced to resign for accepting stock in a new bank at bargain-basement prices from a fellow who at the same time was receiving a favorable court ruling from these same justices. … Read More
Guillory connects with local reader, homeowner, and subject by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter “Houses are museums…they are archives of our life.” Or so Dan Guillory explained Saturday during a presentation of his book “House Poems: Structures and Their Inhabitants.” The presentation, Historic Homes and Their Untold Stories, was held in the Lovington Public Library with a purpose to awaken society on the importance of maintaining homes through restoration and preservation. In the poem “Deconstructing an Old House”, Guillory’s thoughts on tearing down broken homes are clear. … Read More
by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter Streets and alleys department worker Chris Gillis submitted his resignation by letter at the Lovington Village Board meeting Monday night. The resignation was to take effect on January 10. Gillis has been with the village of Lovington for eight years. The position is now open, with applicants needing a class B CDL, ability to operate heavy equipment and mechanical knowledge of equipment. A committee was formed to select a new employee, and applications will be accepted until noon January 17. … Read More
Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. Upon request a list of deputy registrars will be given to anyone unable to come into the County Clerk’s office. Anyone may register at the County Clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse at 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day to register to vote before the upcoming election is Tuesday, February 18 (with the exception of grace … Read More
The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development has announced the winners of the 2013 annual awards which will be distributed at the SCED Annual Dinner Saturday, January 25.
After 16 days of winter break followed by three days of snow and sub-zero temperatures, all students and staff can finally return to school tomorrow (Thursday, January 9). Our maintenance crews and custodians have been busy the past three days adjusting thermostats, plowing parking lots and salting sidewalks so we can have a safe return to school. Please understand that parking in all areas around the schools may be a challenge until we have some melting of our large snow piles. We are grateful to these dedicated employees for their tireless efforts in this extreme weather. In addition, Coach Brown … Read More