MCHGS Meeting

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•May 15, 2024• The Thursday, May 16th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “My Memeories of Growing up in Bruce, Illinois” by Bruce resident, Jimmy Stevens. He has many good stories he wishes to share, and hopes other Bruce natives will join him and participate in this special program. The topic continues the series of entertaining programs about the small, but special country towns in Moultrie County. Previous programs about Lovington, Bethany, Arthur and Allenville have been very well received. The public is invited to attend this meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2024 … Read More

Sullivan girls track season concludes; Four advance to State

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•May 15, 2024• by E. Scott England   The IHSA Class 1A Sectional was held last Thursday in Moweaqua. This season the girls on the Sullivan track team have consistently improved throughout the months. They gave everything they had last week with several coming up just short. While the team did not advance, four individuals over two events did advance. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……………9

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…And Remembering How to Go •May 15, 2024• by Janet Roney “Grandma, did you know that numbers can go on forever and ever and never end?” asked our precocious 6 year old granddaughter in her chirpy little voice coming from the back seat of the car.   “Yes,” I said.  “That’s called infinity.” “And that’s just like God, isn’t it, Grandma?” asked our equally precocious 5 year old grandson. “He goes on for ever and ever, too…Right, Grandma?”  … Read More

A Look Back…5-15-2024

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2014 Cub Scout Pack 39 announced advancements on April 22. The following received their advancements from pack leaders Eric Bettinger, Marc DalPonte, and Jennifer Voegel: Tigers: Ulrich Harshman, Oakley Anderson, Malehki Norton, Kaiden Smith, Paul Brown, Anderson Crouse, Ivan Frederick, Rylan Diener, Kaden DalPonte, James Hauser, Connor Denton, and Blake Moore); Wolves: Aston Johnson, Keegan Adams, Tegan Dickens, Owen Rice, Owen Hussong, Dawson Montague, John Voegel, Nathan Tighe, Connor Tipton, David Rose, James Rose, Trey Grimm, Ashton Ottwell, and Clayton Mudd; Bears: Will Dawkins, Jack Woolen, Robbie McDaniel, Cohen Winings, Wyatt Miller, and Beau Fleming; Webelos One: Jacob Bettinger, Trenton … Read More

Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride

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•May 15, 2024• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Friends of Lake Shelbyville are hosting the Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride on Saturday, June 8th. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor and will include options for a 30 mile, 48 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Friends of Lake Shelbyville (FOLS). The FOLS provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville. … Read More

Local students shine in Americanism Essay Contest

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•May 15, 2024• Students from the Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, Arthur Grade School, Atwood-Hammond Grade School, and Lovington Grade School recently participated in the 2024 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, the Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and the Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the competition aimed to encourage students to reflect on the question “Why Am I Proud to be an American?” … Read More

Free summer meals

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•May 15, 2024• Sullivan Schools will be providing free meals to anyone 18 and under in our area. They plan to deliver door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals. This will occur one day per week with 5 days of meals per child. Meal delivery will begin the week of May 28 and run through August 9. Complete the form by 5pm on May 16 in order to allow for appropriate ordering of food and arrangement of delivery schedule. Everyone receiving meals will be contacted by May 28 to communicate your expected delivery date and time. They encourage … Read More