Board Approves Amendment for Manufactured Homes
•January 17, 2024• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board met on Thursday, January 11. Under the planning and zoning committee was an amendment to zoning ordinance 77-1 relating to Manufactured Homes in the unincorporated parts of Moultrie County. According to Kristi Hart, Planning and Zoning Director for Moultrie County, they all currently require a special use permit, but the amendment adds a definition of manufactured home which is in line with the assessors office so they are consistent as well as making them a permitted use in the Ag district if they meet 6 requirements. … Read More
Habitat for Humanity Taking Apps.
•January 17, 2024• Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is now taking applications for two Habitat homes, one is a new build and the other is in need of some rehab before being occupied. Note the home in need of rehab will need paint and flooring but those interested will still need to put in hours on the home. Applications for homes can be picked up at the ReStore in Sullivan or at the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity located a 8 S. Washington St, Suite 102 in Sullivan. Applications must be returned by Wednesday, January 31. If you need additional … Read More
Things To Know When Your Child With Disabilities Turns 18
•January 17, 2024• By Ileana Saveley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL When your child turns 18 years old, they legally become an adult. This is an important time to consider their financial future – especially if they need additional care into adulthood. Here are 5 things that may help you prepare for this milestone: 1. Health and Welfare Decision-making When your child legally becomes an adult, you can no longer make certain decisions for them about their health and welfare. However, you can stay involved through: · A Representative Payee: Social Security will determine who best serves as … Read More
Obituaries 1-17-2024: Mary Edmonds-Cazel
Mary Edmonds-Cazel Mary Emily Edmonds-Cazel, 78, of Smyrna, Tenn.. passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born in Decatur, Illinois to James Dale Edmonds and Mary Emily Lewis She was preceded in death by brothers, James David Edmonds (Edna), Steven Kent Edmonds (Jane) and sister Barbara Roseanne Kerr . … Read More
OVMS Offers Unique Elective Courses
•January 17, 2024• by Crystal Reed Okaw Valley Middle School students have the opportunity to learn guitar, design their own comics, learn how to sew and basic concepts of digital photography during their regular school day. The Explore program is in it’s third year at the school. According to OVMS Principal Ross Forlines when the school started to offer the classes there were not as many offerings available to students. Prior to the Explore courses there were only three electives – Spanish, Ag and Band and that was only for eighth grade students. Currently there are thirteen offerings for grades … Read More
Grammar Moses: Upbraiding is Not a Good Look
•January 17, 2024• I once came across the word “upbraid” in my readings and smiled because teenage me saw this word differently. I confess that many years ago when I first saw the word completely out of context I thought it was a noun used to describe a popular hairstsyle often found in weddings. Think up-do. This was before “Star Wars” burst on the scene, mind you, but if you consider Princess Leia’s unusual coiffure, which resembled two enormous Cinnabons affixed bilaterally to her scalp, that’s what I envisioned an upbraid to be. I’m not sure when I learned that … Read More
SBD Wraps Up 2023 With Meets in Springfield and Sullivan
•January 17, 2024• submitted by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins wrapped up 2023 by competing at the Red Raider Aquatics Harvest Classic in Springfield followed by hosting the annual December Christmas Jingle Invitational at the Sullivan Civic Center. A total of eight teams competed in Springfield at the Red Raiders Aquatics Harvest Classic with the Sullivan Blue Dolphins bringing home 1474 team points earning them a 3rd place finish overall. … Read More
Illinois Amish Heritage Center Announces Events for 2024
•January 17, 2024• The Illinois Amish Heritage Center near Arthur has announced their events for the year. The first event of the year is the Sheep, Yarn and Quilts event to be held on Saturday, May 4 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm. Sheep, Yarn and Quilts show teaches attendees how wool is taken from sheep and used to make a quilt. The Amish use many of these methods in their homes today. The show continues to expand each year. The event includes shearing demonstrations of sheep and alpacas. … Read More
Illinois Raises Awareness During Community Risk Reduction Week
•January 17, 2024• Governor JB Pritzker proclaimed Monday, January 15, 2024, through Sunday, January 21, 2024, as Community Risk Reduction (CRR) Week in Illinois. CRR is a data-driven process to identify and prioritize local risks, followed by the integrated and strategic investment of resources (emergency response and prevention) to reduce their occurrence and impact. … Read More