November Programs at the Lovington Library

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•October 11, 2023• 3rd from 10-11 am.  We are trying something new for the adult craft time. The craft will be a “Thankful Tree”. We are asking that you bring your own supplies for this one. The supplies are sticks from your yard, pinecones or other natural scraps, an empty jar or vase, and scraps of colored paper. 3rd from 3:30-4:30 is kids craft time. This month’s craft will be a potbelly turkey. 6th & 20th from 5-7 p.m. is Needle Night. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can … Read More

A Look Back…10-11-2023

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2013  Jackie Godfrey’s passion for helping other shone when she and other members of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan collected pajamas and stuffed animals for children in DOVE shelters. It was First Baptist’s largest project to date.  Grant Wade, who had been the family pastor at First Christian Church in Sullivan for three years was called on to become Senior Pastor. Pastor Rebecca Ingram resigned after serving seven years to pursue other interests.  … Read More

City Council Approve Ordinance Regarding Public Parks in the City

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•October 11, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council approved an ordinance regarding prohibiting uses of public parks in the city during their regular meeting on Monday. At a previous meeting in September, Mayor Mike Mossman noted there had been people trying to live in the park. He said in the past that had happened, but this year it has happened twice. If shelter space is available and a person refuses to go, they will be cited. The ordinance was tabled at the September 25 meeting due to corrections needing to be made but was brought back at Monday’s … Read More

Harvest to Home Event Held at IAHC

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•October 11, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Illinois Amish Heritage Center hosted their Harvest to Home event this past weekend. The purpose of the show is to teach attendees how crops were grown and harvested during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the highlights of Friday’s activities according to Levi Yoder was that corn was harvested and shelled then ground into cornmeal. The cornmeal was then made into cornbread. That same day they stripped sorghum and pressed it and cooked it. By the middle of the afternoon those visiting the event could eat hot sorghum on cornbread. … Read More

Operation Enduring Support

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•October 11, 2023• Do you have a loved one serving overseas in the military, please send us their APO/FPO mailing address as donations are now being accepted for the Christmas Care Packages that will be mailed to our Deployed Military on December 5th. Many of the deployed men and women no longer have access to Post Exchanges. They really appreciate receiving the Christmas packages. These packages represent love gifts from the families back home. This is the 20th Christmas Operation Enduring Support has sent Christmas Care Packages with your support. Suggested items include protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef … Read More

The Era of the Golden Mustangs

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•October 11, 2023• The Era of the Golden Mustangs will be presented by Marge Overlot of Bethany at 7 p.m. at the Thursday, October 19th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at their History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan, Il. Mrs. Overlot, one of Bethany’s most enthusiastic supporters, will share her memories of Bethany High School’s sports history from the mid 1960’s through the 1980’s, a time of outstanding community spirit and accomplishment. The public is invited to attend. More programs featuring outstanding athletes and sports activities from other communities are being planned for the future. … Read More

Blood Drive in Lovington

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•October 11, 2023• The Lovington First Christian Church is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 17 from 12:30-5:30pm. Donors are being asked to enter the north basement door to the Fellowship Hall. Pre-registration is suggested for donors to get a reserved time. However, walk-ins are also welcome. To pre-register online visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Lovington. Contact Darlene Barlow at 217-873-4984 with any questions. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ward Casteel

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Ward Casteel Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington with military honors by the Lovington American Legion. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service or to the Arthur Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Ward was born August 15, 1952 in Decatur, the son of John … Read More

Temporary Recreation Area Closings

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•October 4, 2023• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a youth deer hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 7 & 8, 2023. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously closed for the season. As a safety precaution, Sullivan Beach, Whitley Creek Recreation Area, Coon Creek & Opossum Creek campgrounds, and the entire Wilborn Creek park will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 6, 2023, until 8:00 p.m. October 8, 2023. These closings include boat ramps located within Opossum Creek, Coon Creek, and Wilborn Creek Recreation Areas. Ramps remaining open … Read More