News Progress

•February 14, 2024• The Moultrie County Farm Bureau has announced that applications are available for the Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship. The $500 scholarship will be awarded to a resident of Moultrie County who is a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a University or Community College. The successful applicant should be of good moral character and exhibit potential for successful completion of a course of study in agriculture or related fields. In addition to academic performance, extra curricular and community involvement will also be considered in the selection process. … Read More

•February 14, 2024• Peanuts work well in sweet desserts and are commonly found in the form of peanut butter swirled with jelly atop bread for lunchtime sandwiches. However, peanuts can be an ingredient in savory dishes as well. In fact, peanuts often are included in the popular Thai dish “Pad Thai,” which is Thailand’s variation on a traditional Chinese stir-fry. It’s salty, sweet and often spicy. Try this version, courtesy of “300 Best Stir-Fry Recipes” (Robert Rose) by Nancie McDermott. Pad Thai Serves 2 to 4 4 ounces dry rice noodles 1⁄4 cup chicken stock or water 3 tablespoons fish … Read More

•February 14, 2024• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension Illinois Extension media communications coordinator, Herbert Chavez, shares this article about a great financial education opportunity. Herbert says: Navigating financial management can often seem overwhelming and intimidating, particularly for those uncertain about how to begin. Studies have shown that financial stress can have detrimental effects on both physical and emotional well-being. … Read More

•February 7, 2024• Freshmen High Honors: McKenna Blaudow, Maxton Boddy, Kody Burdick, Morgan Casteel, Lance Chupp, London Dugan, Jaidyn Edwards, Hadden Fabert, Samantha Fowler, Kaley Herschberger, Dustin Hodge, Adyson Hopkins, Brennon Hutson, Kaitlyn Jacobs, Langsten Klay, Jorja Lebeter, Billy Lieb, Cameron McGill, Isabel Melton, Sophia Monts, Brynlee Moore, Ben Newhouse, Reece Oye, Leighton Poulos, Nathan Rafferty, Nicholas Rafferty, Embrey Reardon, Cassidy Rohacs, Cooper Shoemaker, Joshua Taylor, John Williams.  Freshmen Honor Roll: Kylie Burke, Esmerelda Diaz, Hayden Ely, Owen Herring, Emilee Waldrop.  … Read More