•April 24, 2024• Hearing is not merely a sense but serves as a gateway to communication and connection with the world. However, many individuals face challenges with hearing loss, significantly impacting their daily lives. Recognizing this, individuals must educate themselves and understand the importance of hearing health. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• By Cheri Burcham Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension Here is a great article I would like to share written by Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist Saima Hasnin. Saima says: Ever wonder why colorful vegetables are so important? Not only are they bursting with flavor, but they are also the most beneficial ones for keeping our bodies healthy and strong. They are rich in carotenoids and antioxidants, important for preventing different types of cancer. But let’s face it, getting young children to eat vegetables can be challenging. We are here to guide early childcare educators and … Read More
•April 24, 2024• The Lovington American Legion family will host a golf outing on June 22 at Timberlake Golf Course. The four person best ball scramble will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $40 per golfer. The Women’s Auxiliary will have food for purchase on the course. Sign up at the Lovington American Legion, call (217) 873-4465 or contact Gary Smith (217) 433-8260. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• Slow-cooked foods seem tailor-made when the mercury is low. Stews, soups and casseroles can simmer and gain great flavor through slow-cooking methods. But slow cooker appliances don’t need to be stored away when spring flowers start to bud. In fact, this method of cooking can bridge the gap between cold weather cuisine and the grilled and chilled fare of summer days to come. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• The City of Sullivan has scheduled their clean up days for May 6th-12th. All items residents wish to have picked up should be on the curb by 6:00 a.m. on their designated pickup day. The city is split up into different zones to be picked up a designated day (see map). Also all residents on Jackson and Hamilton Streets will have pick up on Monday, May 6th. The southeast section is split down the middle of Water St., Lebanon St., and Patterson Road. Residents on the north side of Water St., the east side of Lebanon St. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• An open house will be held Sunday, April 28th for Edgar and Edward Petersheim’s 80th birthday at Otto center in Arthur from 2-4pm. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• by E. Scott England After posting a couple of back-to-back weeks of one win and a loss, Sullivan baseball posted a couple solid wins last week. They enter this week 6-12 on the season and 2-3 in conference play. Last week began on the road with a conference game against Argenta on Monday. Sullivan struck first in the second inning when Adan Mills scored on an A-O error. Mills was just one for three on the day. In fact, all of Sullivan’s bats struggled throughout the game. Marshall Robison, Tristan Wright, and Kolton Wiley were the … Read More
•April 24, 2024• The Shelby County Senior Center, Shelby County University of Illinois Extension, and SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, are hosting the Shelby County Health Fair. The health fair will take place on Thursday, May 2nd from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby Christian Church located at 200 North Hickory Street in Shelbyville. This event is free & open to the public. There are over 40 organizations participating in the health fair this year awarding door prizes and distributing lots of information about programs and services available in our community. Mark your calendars for May 2nd and … Read More
•April 24, 2024• The Moultrie County Republican Party held its county convention on Wednesday, April 17 in the Metro Communication Conference Room. At the convention, Precinct Committee-persons elected in the March 19 primary election officially began their terms and officers of the general committee were elected. Officers re-elected were Mike McDaniels, Chairman, Gail Scribner, Vice Chairman and Aaron Wilhelm, Treasurer. Lisa Florey is the newly elected Secretary. … Read More