by Angela Hogan RN MSPH Administrator, Moultrie County Health Dept. Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. But don’t let food-related illness ruin your holiday. The Illinois Department of Public Health recommends the following food safety guidelines to help make sure your holiday meals are safe. … Read More
Those wishing to run for office in the March elections have until Monday, December 2 to file their petition with the County Clerk’s office. Positions that are up for election include county clerk, treasurer, sheriff, and county board. For more information, contact Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England at 728-4389. … Read More
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan will hold a gingerbread man decorating event 3:30-4:30 p.m. Dec.11. All ages are welcome. Parental supervision for children five and under is required as is pre-registration by calling 728-7221.
A tornado relief donation drive organized by the Sullivan girl scout troops will conclude this Saturday. Items that are needed include personal hygiene supplies, winter apparel, blankets and pillows, teddy bears, batteries, and baby items. These may be dropped off at Sullivan Fire Department, Mike Kirk’s Real Estate, American Legion Lounge, Sullivan VFW or Sullivan IGA. Monetary donations are also appreciated and may be mailed to Springfield Service Center, 3020 Baker Drive, Springfield, IL 62703. For more information contact troop leaders Ashley Finfrock at 217-565-0474 or Heather Dendy at 217-460-1491. … Read More
Paul Hutchcraft Paul E. Hutchcraft (K9COB), 88, of Sullivan, died at 4:50 p.m. Monday Nov. 25, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. David Leslie officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday. … Read More
Training Stresses uniformity of response and safety for both victims and responders By Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter Every 15 seconds a women is abused here in the U.S. This assault is usually perpetrated by someone intimately related to her. As such, domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in America, even more than car accidents. This abuse not only has an effect on the victim but greatly impacts the entire family, especially the children. This past Friday, those who are trained to assist and respond to this domestic violence attended the Best Practices for Domestic Violence Response … Read More
The following girls were selected to this year’s All-LOVC volleyball teams: First team: Karly Goodman and Emily Seegmiller, both of Arthur-Lovington. Second team: Sherelle Coller, Arthur-Lovington; Shelby Dash, Okaw Valley; Kaitie Wildman, Atwood-Hammond. Honorable mention: Chantell Bonham and Reilly Ferrell, both of Atwood-Hammond. … Read More
Gary Geiling Gary Lynn Geiling, 60, of Decatur died at 9:34 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington is handling arrangements. … Read More
By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Gov. Pat Quinn gave his campaign a strong shot of caffeine with his pick of nationally-known education reformer Paul Vallas as his running mate. I was planning to write a column about “Ready for prime time?” I was going to question whether the lieutenant governor selections by gubernatorial candidates would be experienced enough to step into the top spot if needed. … Read More