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
Because so many veterans feel confused about benefits and services they’ve earned, the nonprofit D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans) is offering help. … Read More
The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted their annual ‘Back to School’ American Red Cross blood drive recently and fell two short of their goal of 20 pints. … Read More
American Heartworm Society Encourages Prevention to Illinois Dog Owners The beginning of August may mean the dog days of summer are here, but the American Heartworm Society (AHS) is warning Illinois pet owners not to be laid-back about heartworm protection. Mosquitoes have been plentiful in the Midwest this summer, thanks to a wet spring that yielded standing water where mosquitoes can breed. And unfortunately for pets, mosquitoes are part of the heartworm disease cycle. … Read More
A program titled “Macon County’s African-American Civil War Soldiers and Sailors” will explore these men’s lives and will be held inside the Rock Springs Nature Center on the grounds of the Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur at 2 p.m. this Sunday. … Read More
Moms on a Mission in Sullivan will host a back to school breakfast 8-9 a.m. Monday August 19 at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. … Read More
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will hold their monthly general meeting Thursday, August 15 at 7 p.m. in the Heritage Center located at 117 East Harrison Street in Sullivan. … Read More
OV Alumn takes Color Guard experience to next level by Christina Whitford Reporting in Bethany As a high school girl from a small town, Sara Sims knew she dreamed of bigger things for herself than marching in her high school band. “I wanted to better myself,” Sims remarked. … Read More
JV and varsity each take top nod at neighboring competition It would appear that the SOV linemen have indeed been busy during the offseason–or so their recent first place finish at the Tuscola Lineman Challenge would lead one to believe. And not just the varsity. The JV also took the top overall nod. Both squads competed in what amounted to seven events, including tractor tire flip relay, tractor tire pull, bench press competition, obstacle course, tire tug of war, rope tug of war, and truck push. “I am extremely proud of our linemen this summer,” said SOV lineman coach John … Read More
Initial phase reportedly near completion by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Sullivan board of education gave Superintendent Brad Tuttle the green light to move forward with developing bid specifications for a new entrance at Sullivan High School Monday night. Part of a list of security measures the district adopted earlier this year following a community meeting that was held on January 24 in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre last December, the new entrance will attempt to mirror the middle school entrance, featuring a double set of doors, the first of which would divert any visitor to the office before … Read More