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Red Cross offers steps to help you avoid a cooking fire on Thanksgiving

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Red Cross Volunteers Assist 8 People Impacted by 3 Home Fires in the Past Week  •November 20, 2024• Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross offers safety steps everyone can follow if they will be preparing their family’s Thanksgiving feast. … Read More

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Remembering Who We Are…………35

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Eagle Pond Duck Dinner (cont.) •November 20, 2024• By Janet Roney I’m sure you’ve been anxiously awaiting my thoughts about the Eagle Pond duck dinner that Indian captive William Biggs described in his narrative about his travel through Moultrie County in 1788  I’ve spent some time pondering this. I first shared Bigg’s story with the readers of my “Kaskaskia Reflections” articles for the late Don Lewis’ short-lived Community Record newspaper twenty years ago. I’m still pondering it. It has kept me from worrying about really petty stuff. … Read More

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Acro trial classes at Sullivan Dance Studio

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

•November 20, 2024• The Sullivan Dance Studio is launching new free trial classes for flexibility and strength training.  Starting on Tuesdays from 4:15-4:45pm for ages four to six, 5:15-5:45pm for ages two to three and a half, 6:45-7:15pm for ages five to eight and the teens class of 11+ taking place on Wednesdays from 6:45-7:15pm.  There are limited spots for each class with limited days and times, to register for a spot in the class send ACRO TRIAL to the Dance Studio’s text line (217)909-9111. … Read More

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Moultrie County Childcare Committee awards Proto-Tykes grant funds

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

•November 20, 2024• Submitted   The Moultrie County Childcare Committee recently announced the awarding of grant funds to Proto-Tykes, a well-established childcare provider in the community, to support the construction of a new facility. This expansion will allow Proto-Tykes to increase its capacity, providing additional childcare spots for local families and helping address the county’s growing demand for quality childcare services.  … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Phillip Parrish

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Phillip Parrish Phillip Dale Parrish, 63, of Sullivan, passed away 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home, with his loved ones by his side. … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Janice Cordell

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Janice Cordell Janice Cordell, 80, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Mattoon. Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Marilyn Boyer

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Marilyn Boyer Marilyn Y. Boyer, 89, of Bethany, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024 in the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Nancy Barrix

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Nancy Barrix Broadwell-Nancy Jean (Yates) Barrix, 91, passed away 12:45 am Monday, November 11, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. … Read More

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Menu 11-20-2024

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. Nov. 25 – Breakfast    Casserole, Paco Blend, Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit Nov. 26 – Cheese Salad Chili, Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit, Crackers, Bread Nov. 27 – Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Beets, 5 Cup Salad, Biscuit Nov. 28 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov. 29 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY … Read More

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A look back…11-20-2024

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

1964 Harold Jones was selected as Illinois ‘Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jones has been a teacher at Sullivan High School since 1944. King’s Cafe in Lovington held their annual Thanksgiving dinner of Turkey or baked ham and all the sides with pumpkin pie for $1.00. … Read More

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On Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur, power poles fell as a result of the storm systems that hit central Illinois in two waves on Wednesday, June 17th. These storms left many without power and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including confirmed tornado touchdowns in nearby counties.


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