A Look Back…2-28-2024

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2014 A new school name had been chosen for that next year’s annexation of Arthur-Lovington and Atwood-Hammond school districts by students, and the victor wasn’t much of a stretch. The winner was Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond.  The community of Lovington reached a 750 book goal as part of a community reading program that kept track of children’s reading on bookmarks. To celebrate that endeavor Abra-Kid-Abra performed at the Lovington Public Library.  A new business opened in Bethany called Hired Hand Winery and Saloon was open in downtown Bethany. Owners were Erin and Shane Weybright. … Read More

What Brought Me to Sullivan and the Moultrie County News Progress…

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•February 28, 2024• by Crystal Reed Hi, my name is Crystal Reed and I have been the Writer for the Moultrie County News Progress since late July 2020. I have recently decided to resign my position at the publication and my last day will be Friday, March 1. When I made this decision, I weighed my options and did a lot of thinking about what I should ultimately do. In the 3 years and 7 months or so that I have served in this role, I have met many people and learned so much about the communities in Moultrie County. … Read More

ALAH School Board Approves Check to Solicit Bids for Roof Work at AHGS and Pavement Work at LGS

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•February 28, 2024• by Ariana R. Cherry  The ALAH School district continues to focus on the needs of its facilities. There are some places on the roof of the AHGS that have significant leaks. Superintendent Shannon Cheek had noted at January’s Board of Education meeting that he wanted to get ahead of things before they became a problem. At the meeting on February 21, the Board of Education approved Cheek to go ahead and solicit bids for roof work to be completed for summer 2024. The cost estimated could be anywhere from $200,000 to $240,000. The Lovington Grade School is … Read More

City of Sullivan Receives Another Grant to be Used for Park Improvements

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•February 28, 2024• by Crystal Reed The City of Sullivan was recently notified that they received another Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant from the State of Illinois. According to a press release from the State of Illinois, nearly $55 million in state grants are being awarded for 111 local park projects throughout Illinois to help communities acquire land and develop recreational opportunities. The grants also want the recipients to make sure that the facilities they develop are accessible.   The first OSLAD project total is $763,000. It is considered a matching grant and the city contributes 50% … Read More

Math and Science Career Event

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•February 28, 2024• Lake Land College’s Math and Science Division will host STEM Exploration Day (formerly known as the open house) from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12.  The event allows high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Lake Land’s math and science academic programs as well as career opportunities in STEM fields. The STEM Exploration Day will begin in Lake Land’s Foundation & Alumni Center, where attendees will be separated into five groups. Current Lake Land students will serve as group leaders to guide the groups through campus and provide a student perspective. Each … Read More

2024 Gospel Meeting 

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•February 28, 2024• The 2024 Gospel Meeting will be held from Sunday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 20 at Highway Church of Christ, 704 West Jackson Street, Sullivan. Times are Sunday at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 1 pm and Monday-Wednesday at 7 pm. Speaker is Phil Sanders. Lesson schedule is Sunday at 9:30 am “A Fire in Our Hearts”, Sunday at 10:30 am “Jesus Is Lord”, Sunday at 1 pm “It Is Written”, Monday at 7 pm “Hungering for Righteousness”, Tuesday at 7 pm “The Cost of Discipleship and Wednesday at 7 pm “When We All Get To Heaven. … Read More

Jigsaw Puzzle Contest

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•February 28, 2024• A jigsaw puzzle contest will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library.  They are looking for six teams of six people or less to compete. The teams will be tasked with putting together the same 750 piece puzzle in a two hour time frame. To preregister call the library at 217-728-7221. There will be a prize for the winners. … Read More

Puzzle Swap

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•February 28, 2024• The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be hosting a puzzle swap from March 4-16 during regular business hours. Bring a puzzle and trade it for another. They ask that you only bring puzzles that have all their pieces. … Read More