IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry 2023
County Board Approves Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
•December 20, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, December 14, at the Moultrie County Courthouse. County Board members Kenny Graven and Billy Voyles were absent. The board approved the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The total levy is $2,602,843.00. Board members Scott Buxton and Aaron Wilhelm voted no. Wilhelm explained his reason for being a no vote, saying he has been a no vote through the process because he made a promise when he was running for office that he wouldn’t vote for any kind of tax increases. “I’m going to … Read More
MCHGS Receives Holocaust Pillar Award
•December 20, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Historical Society recently received the Holocaust Pillar Award from the Holocaust Education Center and the Champaign-Urbana Jewish Federation. The award was presented to Pam Wood, History Center Museum Director, on behalf of the society. The award was in recognition of the special exhibit “The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners” which was hosted by the History Center in May. … Read More
Summer Employment Available
•December 20, 2023• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2024 summer recreation season. Lake Shelbyville offers a great work experience opportunity for those students who plan to make a career in biological sciences, outdoor recreation, or law enforcement. Temporary student positions are available for graduating seniors and college students at the GS-02 level. These positions are available in Interpretive Services, Visitor Assistance, Facility/Grounds Maintenance, Environmental Stewardship, and Administration with an hourly rate around $15.30 and a 40 hour per week work schedule during the summer term. … Read More
Moore Named to Honor Roll
•December 20, 2023• Brady Moore of Lovington has been named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll at University of Mississippi Ole Miss. He is a graduate of the ALAH Class of 2023. … Read More
Early Deadlines
•December 20, 2023• The Moultrie County News Progress will have early deadlines for the Wednesday, December 27 and Wednesday, January 3 papers. Early deadlines for the December 27 paper will be Noon on Friday, December 22. Early deadlines for the January 3 paper will be Noon on Friday, December 29. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Pamela Rives Guyot
Pamela Rives Guyot Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 4:45 p.m. Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday evening. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan First Baptist Church or the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mrs. Guyot was born August 19, 1942 in Cairo, Illinois, the daughter of Charles E. and Guelda M. Glabb … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Barbara Ann Neuhauser
Barbara Ann Neuhauser Barbara Ann Neuhauser, 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday December 13, 2023 in her residence. Rite of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday December 18, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Girls Basketball or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Barb was born December 2, 1967 in Decatur, the … Read More
Former Prairie Farms Dairy CEO Awarded Honor
•December 13, 2023• In recognition of his lifetime of exemplary leadership and service in the agriculture industry, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) honored Ed Mullins, former CEO of Prairie Farms Dairy, with the 2023 Charles B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 2-4. The award is the highest given by IFB. Mullins began his career in the food industry in 1968 with Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. During his 10 years with the company, Mullins was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 15 months in Southeast Asia and served as a military police officer. … Read More