Assistant States Attorney Addresses Lawsuit from Zillow During Board Meeting
•February 21, 2024• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Assistant States Attorney Elizabeth Dobson spoke during the regular meeting of the County Board on February 15 about a lawsuit that has been brought up against the Moultrie County Office of Assessments. Dobson said that the case is a public case and open file that anyone can look at. The case number in Piatt County is 2021-MR-37. She said it is a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act that started in August of 2021. “The Zillow company retained a law firm from Springfield, that specializes in FOIA lawsuits,” she said … Read More
LLC Sees Increase in Enrollment
•February 21, 2024• The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021. The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1. The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to … Read More
Scholarship Application Packets Available
•February 21, 2024• Applications are now available for the 2024 Irrevocable Scholarship Program. The program offers one $1,500 four year, annually renewable scholarship. High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 may request a copy of the application packet from their high school counselor. The applications have been distributed to Okaw Valley High School in Bethany and Sullivan High School. Application packets can also be requested by contacting the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at … Read More
Bingo
•February 21, 2024• Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase. … Read More
Windsor Jr. HS Honor Roll Quarter 2
•February 14, 2024• 7th Grade High Honors – Lila Cranmer, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Briar Rincker, Bryce Rincker Honor Roll – Lily Ault, Kleia Voege 8th Grade High Honors – Peter Mast Honor Roll – Monica Baker, Owen Figgins, Evan Pfeiffer … Read More
A Look Back…2-14-2024
2014 Sullivan Elementary PTO held their third annual Family Fit Night. A variety of organization were on hand to teach students and their families about healthy activities they can enjoy. People from Sarah Bush Lincoln Dental Services were on hand and showed children how to maintain healthy oral hygiene. There were also several businesses aimed at getting children up and moving. Sullivan McDonald’s employee Trudy Fleshner was bestowed the Crew Person of the Year Award, a recognition given to one employee, per region, based on criteria such as community involvement, unprecedented customer service and testimonials from customers of the community. … Read More
Grammar Moses: Read This Column, If You’re So Inclined
•February 14, 2024• Is “vernacular” in your vernacular? While it was part of my mom’s, “funicular” wasn’t. Those mountain-climbing trains — and really anything that climbed higher than a flight of stairs — is something she wanted no part in. Both “vernacular” and “funicular” are peculiar words. Wouldn’t you agree? Funicular cars are generally rectangular. Yet they are built on an angle, perpendicular to the horizon and not the tracks. The views from up top are spectacular, the ride up so steep it might have afflicted my mom with a cardiovascular event, however, nothing as serious as ventricular fibrillation. … Read More
4 Interesting Facts About the Month of February
•February 14, 2024• February is the shortest month of the year. Unless it’s a leap year, when an extra day is tacked on to the end of the month, February is just 28 days long. Despite its brevity, February is a notable month, and the following are four interesting facts about the second month of the year. 1. The name “February” comes from the Latin word “februa,” which means “to cleanse.” The ancient Romans celebrated a festival of purification and atonement known as Februalia, and historians believe that celebration, which lasted a month, occurred around the time of year that … Read More
Senior Citizens Potluck
•February 14, 2024• The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. Everyone is welcome. … Read More