•May 13, 2026• Lake Land College recently held its annual TRIO Student Support Services banquet, recognizing students who participated in the program throughout the 2025-2026 school year. During the event, several students received awards for their outstanding leadership and academic achievements. … Read More
•May 13, 2026• Students from Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, and Arthur Grade School recently demonstrated both their writing talent and patriotic spirit in the 2026 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the contest invited students to reflect on the meaningful question: “What are the Core American Values?” … Read More
Jonathan Lindley, Alamo Defender, part 3 •May 13, 2026• by Janet Roney I’ve been sharing the story of the only Alamo defender who was born in Illinois, Jonathan L. Lindley. He was born in February 1814, in Hill’s fort, south of what is now Greenville, Madison County, Illinois. He was just seven months old when his aunt, Lydia Little Pursley, rode out from that fort to save Ranger Tom Higgins’ life after the fort’s ranger patrol had been attacked by Indians. (See “Remembering…” #55) Jonathan Lindley was twelve years old when his parents traveled on up the Kaskaskia with Moultrie … Read More
•May 13, 2026• HSHS Home Care invites community members to join them for butterfly release ceremonies at locations throughout central Illinois, including HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur, on Tuesday, May 19th at 5:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Garden. Family and friends are invited to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one who has passed. The ceremonies will include the reading of the names of those being honored in addition to the butterfly release. Valerie Engelbart, Bereavement Services Supervisor for HSHS Home Care, said, “These butterfly release ceremonies provide a special time for families in our communities to … Read More
Glen Righter Glen Righter, 89, of Sullivan, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 in Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri. … Read More
Chester “Chuck” Ray, Jr. Chester Francis “Chuck” Ray, Jr., 77, of Sullivan, passed away 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 4, 2026, at his home, with loved ones by his side. As per his wishes, no services will be held. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More
Brian Porter Brian K. Porter, 55, of Sullivan, passed away 6:35 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon. Graveside services will be held 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Richland Cemetery, Boyleston, IL. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Bush Cancer Center in Mattoon. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More
John Butt, Jr. John Henry Butt, Jr. of Sullivan, passed away at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026 , in his residence. … Read More
Stanley Davis Stanley Poole Davis was born in Festus, Missouri on a hot August 10, 1941, just a few months before the United States was plunged in World War II. 84 years later, on December 6, 2025, he closed his eyes in sleep for the last time on this earth as he opened his eyes in Glory to greet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. … Read More
2016 Moultrie County Courthouse computer systems grew slower and older, prompting the County Board Building and Grounds committee to recommend an upgrade. County Clerk Georgia England reported Quality Network Solution (QNS) findings at the regular meeting. Slow access and crash problems prompted QNS to look further into the problems within the system. They discovered servers from 2001, 2003, and 2006 were in use beyond their capacity. Those attending the No Job Left Behind session at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur learned the value of the Talent Management Pipeline. Guest speakers Vicky Haugen, executive director, and Kim Kuchenbrod, Workforce Development of Vermilion … Read More