Moultrie County History Center to Host Holocaust Art Exhibition

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•April 19, 2023• “The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners” art exhibit will be on display at the Moultrie County History Center in Sullivan from May 2 through 29. A Grand Opening for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. “The Moultrie County Historical & Genealogical Society is honored to be partnering with the Champaign – Urbana Jewish Federation to bring this special exhibit to our county,” said History Center Museum Director Pam Wood. “We hope seeing this exhibit will start important conversations about the Holocaust, antisemitism, the Moultrie County veterans who … Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week

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•April 19, 2023• The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) and On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program are recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 17-21, 2023. … Read More

Obituaries 4-19-2023: Richard Betzler

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Richard Betzler Richard Darrell Betzler, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:30 a.m., Friday, April 14, 2023, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 18, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. … Read More

Lake Land College Mystery Activity Concludes; Resolutions Revealed

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•April 19, 2023• Lake Land College hosted a mystery event in which more than 534 high school students from 22 schools as well as more than 250 Lake Land College students and even a few community members participated. The event consisted of a two-week mystery project to solve, including activities in which participants sought out sources of information by utilizing their own resources and inquiring among a predetermined group of people to draw conclusions based on evidence. Many participants took part in a survey about their findings, leading to the fictional arrests of Division Chair Agriculture/Agriculture Instructor Ryan Orrick, President … Read More

You Can Fool Some of the People Some of the Time

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•April 19, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Judging by the first response I received after last weekend’s column in which I went up against the ChatGPT artificial intelligence human interface, the next assignment I considered giving ChatGPT was to “write a letter of resignation admitting I am of less use than a 1970s-era Texas Instruments calculator.” David Borck, who has been reading my column from its infancy, wrote: “Seems that YOU are Example A, but truthfully, it is hard to tell.” Of the two “humorous” column items about gerunds, I wrote Example B (in 5 minutes) while ChatGPT … Read More

Remember When? 4-19-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Derek Elder of Sullivan became the first Eagle Scout in Illinois elected governor during the Eagle Scout Citizenship Day program in Springfield. Elder, a member of Sullivan Troop 39, was one of three Eagle Scouts chosen to represent the Lincoln Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America at the annual event. As a result of his election as governor, he followed Gov. Jim Edgar through his daily routine. A one pound, 13 ounce red beefsteak mushroom had been found in Moultrie County by Lulu Belle Morris of Sullivan. … Read More

County Board Hears Information on Wind-Solar Ordinance

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•April 19, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board had their regular meeting Thursday, April 13. At the beginning of the meeting Jessie McClusky of the University of Illinois Extension presented to the board by highlighting some of the things the organization offers. There are six Moultrie County Master Gardeners. In the SNAP-Ed category they help families gain knowledge and skills needed to make healthier choices through in-person classes and online resources. SNAP-Ed also works with organizations and community groups to promote healthier food options and environments in communities struggling with limited resources. There are mini food pantries established … Read More