Obituaries 3-20-2024: Stanley Rothenbuecher
Stanley Rothenbuecher Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Genealogy Circle Meets
Brown Benefit
•March 20, 2024• A Pancake and Sausage Benefit will be held for Jason Brown on April 27 at the Lovington Fire Department from 6 – 11 a.m. Jason, of Lovington, has been a quadriplegic for 22 years and his health recently has declined. The benefit will help him obtain specialized equipment for his home and van to ensure a stable quality of life. A bake sale is being organized by the Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary. If you wish to donate to the bake sale contact Linda Alumbaugh at 217-259-1980. A silent auction is also planned, to donate contact Pam Anklam … Read More
Catfish Habitats
Author to Speak
•March 20, 2024• Inspirational author Lisa Jones Baker will be at the Arthur Public Library on April 6th at 1:00 p.m. to speak about her new release “The Quilt Room Secret ‘’ which is set in Arthur. She will discuss what inspires her and her writing and editing process. “The Quilt Room Secret” will be available for purchase by cash or check and autograph. You may reserve your seat by calling the library at 217-543-2037. … Read More
Nostalgia Aside, Proposed Illinois Legislation Takes Aim at School’s Mascot
•March 20, 2024• Sullivan CUSD #300 is finding itself embroiled in yet another attempt to have its team name and mascot changed. Mind you, the district has never been the one to initiate the talks. But if the 103rd General Assembly has its way, the Sullivan Redskins will have to become the Sullivan [insert new name here] by September 1, 2027. HB 5617 was introduced on February 9, 2024 by Rep. Maurice A. West, II (D-Rockford). The bill says “that a school board shall prohibit a school from using a native name, logo, or mascot that names, refers to, represents, … Read More
Findlay Farmers Win First-Place State and National Awards
•March 20, 2024• Finday farmer Troy Uphoff earned a first-place state award and second-place national award in the 2023 National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 362.49 bushels per acre. Troy won with DEKALB® DKC64-21RIB brand blend in the Conventional Non-Irrigated Class. Trent Uphoff earned a first-place state award and third-place national award in the 2023 NCGA National Corn Yield Contest with a yield of 324.84 bushels per acre. Trent won with DEKALB® DKC65-84RIB brand blend in the No-Till Non-Irrigated Class. … Read More
How to Watch a Solar Eclipse Safely
•March 20, 2024• By Angela Hogan Wondering what’s the big deal about the April 8th solar eclipse? A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. When this happens, the moon blocks (eclipses) the Sun’s light and casts a shadow on certain parts of the Earth. According to NASA, solar eclipses occur “fairly often,” but they only shadow a specific geographic area about once every 100 years. This year, the total eclipse path will travel across southern Illinois. Parts of Illinois not in the total eclipse area may still experience a partial eclipse. For many, … Read More
A Look Back…3-20-2024
2014 In the 20 years that the Sullivan Community Education Foundation has been awarding grand money to local organizations and groups, this year saw close too, if not the largest, payout. A total of $56,226.85 was awarded at last Thursday’s teacher appreciation dinner to various groups for eduction related to projects. Of that amount, more than $10,000 were donated. Thoughtful silence filled the room for a few moments during a discussion regarding Policy 8:30 during last Wednesday’s Arthur-Lovingotn school board meeting. According to the present handbook, Policy 8:30 states “Arthur-Lovington District 305 has established a policy that prohibits guns, ammunition, … Read More
Applications Available for Student Loans
•March 20, 2024• Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) is accepting applications for its Illinois Veterinary Education and Training (IVET) loan program. Loans are available to second-year veterinary students attending any accredited college of veterinary medicine in the U.S. and who are focusing on Illinois food animal medicine. The IVET Program helps offset the high cost of veterinary education. The program loans up to $40,000 to as many as three veterinary students each year. Loans are made over a period of two to three years. IVET awards recipients a $1,500 stipend during their fourth year in school to help pay expenses associated … Read More