New Year’s Resolutions for Your Social Life

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•December 20, 2023• New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep. However, that doesn’t mean that resolutions cannot involve fun with friends. Resolutions that focus on improving social connections might be something to consider this year. Expanding your social life can prove beneficial, as strong social connections are important to maintaining cognitive health and emotional well-being. The following are some socially-minded resolutions. • Volunteer. One of the best ways to meet new people is to engage … Read More

A Look Back…

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2013  The Lovington Housewalk, an event that had not been held in more than five years was held. The walk which formerly benefitted Lovington High School had its proceeds going to support the Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that year. The event had a steady stream of visitors to the six homes included in the walk. The one day event raised $800. The First Christian Church of Sullivan quilters Sunday School class made small quilts that were given to the Sullivan Police Department, who provided them to children who had been uprooted from his … Read More

County Board Approves Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

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•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

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•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

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•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

Early Deadlines

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•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

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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