March programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•February 26, 2025• March 3rd, 17th, and 31st – Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, please come join us!   March 4th – Storytime from 10-10:30 a.m. We will be reading “When Comes Spring” by Kevin Henkes. March 7th – Kids craft time from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a spring-themed painting craft. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……..47

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More Mysteries about Hill’s Mission •February 26, 2025• by Janet Roney Isaac Hill was in a tight spot. His group was being attacked by armed Indians and was outnumbered 7 to 2. In his undated report (possibly 1811) to his brother Henry at Ft. Massac which he was sending “by the breed Ladoo by dark”, he said they were running out of lead shot, but had plenty of powder left. He had set a signal fire to get reinforcements from “John and Joshua from north”, who are Joshua Renfro and either John Beck or Isaac’s brother, John Hill.   … Read More

A Look Back…2-26-2025

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2005 Bethany Mayor John Felter got a taste of post-9-11 U.S. security while visiting Washington, D.C. While touring the Smithsonian with Ed Cobau of the Illinois Municipal Utilities Assn., Felter was stopped by guards. “Boy! Word sure gets around!” Felter said when asked about the incident. “One of the people putting together the meetings and I were out sightseeing. We were just walking along visiting, and Ed was taking pictures of all the sights. He is a camera buff, and the buildings are so unique, you can get some great pictures. I guess we looked like we were up to … Read More

District struggles with filling job vacancies

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School bleachers in need of repair or replacement •February 26, 2025• by Ariana R Cherry “It is becoming challenging to replace and hire new staff in the district.” commented Superintendent, Shannon Cheek at the most recent ALAH School Board meeting held at Lovington Grade School on February 19, 2025. Currently, several positions are open in the district. Some of those positions include two openings for Junior High Science, School Psych, Band, Chorus/Music, High School History, elementary education positions, and ELA at LGS. Job descriptions can be found on the district website under job vacancies. (https://www.cusd305.org/page/job-vacancies).  … Read More