By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist For the first time, gubernatorial candidates in Illinois must this year woo and select their running mates for lieutenant governor before circulating petitions this September-December. … Read More
A free workshop about the many new initiatives in the public schools and their effect on children is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. August 27 at the Urbana Free Library Auditorium, 200 W. Green St. … Read More
Alternate revenue from approved sales tax to supplement bonds by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Lovington Reporter The Arthur/Lovington school board was presented with two bond proposals from First Midstate and Stifel at their regular meeting Wednesday, August 14. The board plans to issue bonds for no more than $2.1 million to use for the purpose of building and equipping an addition to the Arthur elementary school. Funds from the bonds will cover any needed improvements, maintenance and repairs to the school buildings and facilities of the district. … Read More
by Dan Hagen NP Columnist One model for “Gunsmoke’s” Kitty Russell was Dora Hand, Dodge City’s most respected dance hall performer and, probably, a lady of the evening. The Dodge City of 1878 had muted, if any, moralistic objections to prostitutes. The notably beautiful Hand attended the First Methodist Church and balanced the rowdiness of her evenings with the benevolence of her days. … Read More
The team of Shane and Cole Russell, Steve Nickerson, and Chad Palmer shot a combined 8-under par Monday night at Timberlake golf course, enough to win the weekly scrambler.
The eighth annual meeting of the member and shareholders of the Okaw Farmers Cooperative, Inc. will be held on Thursday, August 22 at the Yoder’s Kitchen Restaurant in Arthur. A dinner will be served between 4:30-6:30 p.m. preceding the business meeting, which will begin at approximately 7 p.m. Tony Brown, president of the board of directors of Okaw Farmers Cooperative will outline goals for the company’s future. Jeff Myers, general manager, will discuss the operations of the company. … Read More
This Saturday, a memorial benefit for the late Mike Leonard will be held at the Sullivan VFW. A hog roast and DJ services by Tiger Rose Productions will be featured. The meal will begin at 4:30 p.m. and include pulled pork, potato salad, baked beans, and chips and dessert. An auction featuring a STIHL electric weedeater, tools, collectable toys, porcelain dolls, and other items, will be conducted by Dave’s Family Auctions and a 50/50 drawing and raffle will also be featured. Proceeds will go to the family to help offset unpaid expenses following Leonard’s unexpected passing May 19. To make … Read More
The 52nd Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale will be held August 23 and 24 at the Otto Center, ½ mile south of Arthur. The activities will begin at 4:30 p.m. Friday with a pulled pork BBQ dinner and the auction at 6 p.m. On Saturday a pancake and sausage breakfast runs from 6-10 a.m., with the auction beginning at 8 a.m. The silent auction is from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday. … Read More
By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Behind the ivied walls and serene, manicured campuses, Illinois higher education is today under significant stress. State funding for colleges and universities in Illinois is lower than it was a decade ago, and parents are resisting tuition and fee charges that have increased sharply. … Read More
John East Graveside services for John Donald East, 79 of Mattoon, formerly of Arcola, were held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in Rest Haven Cemetery in Mattoon with Pastor Brian Miller officiating. Shrader Funeral Home in Arcola assisted the family with arrangements. … Read More