•September 13, 2023• by Crystal Reed Windsor Junior/Senior High School had a renovation open house Wednesday, September 6. The open house was to show the newly renovated gym, gym lobby, locker rooms, ladies’ restroom and library. In addition to those renovations there is the addition of air conditioning and electrical upgrades and a large section of tuckpointing done on the 1936 portion of the high school. … Read More
•September 13, 2023• On Saturday October 7, at 1:00-3:00 pm, the Arthur Ambulance and Rescue Department will be at the Arthur Public Library to train AED devices as well as CPR. There will only be 16 seats so you must call (217) 543-2037 to reserve yours. … Read More
•September 13, 2023• The 2023 Sparrows Unlimited Toy Run will be held on Saturday, September 23. Sign up is 11-Noon that day at Lovington Legion. Fee is a new unwrapped toy. All vehicles are welcome and there is a new route this year. This year’s theme is ‘80s. … Read More
•September 13, 2023• The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, September 20 at 11 am at Bethany Library. Fried chicken will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
•September 13, 2023• The Decatur Audubon Society invites Audubon members and other interested persons to its monthly General Meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17, at Rock Springs Conservation Center located on the southwest side of Decatur. Allison Bryant, a Field Scientist with the Illinois Natural History Survey through a partnership between the University of Illinois and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will share her experience working with Prairie Chicken to restore their habitat and monitor the health of these endangered birds. … Read More
•September 13, 2023• Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) honors National Recovery Month by donating age-appropriate books to local schools and libraries within Shelby and Moultrie counties. According to SAMSHA, National Recovery Month is observed every September to educate the public about mental health and substance use disorders and celebrate the gains that individuals have in recovery. The following books will be donated: The Addiction Monster: A Children’s Guide to Understanding the Dynamics of Drugs and Alcohol by Janet Amptman, My Dad Loves Me, My Dad Has a Disease: A Child’s View: Living with Addiction by Claudia Black, Tweak by … Read More
Kaytlyn Louise Hettinger Kaytlyn Louise Hettinger, 28, of Tuscola, formerly of Sullivan and Troy, passed away at 9:17 a.m. Sunday September 3, 2023 in her residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday September 11, 2023, in New Life Church, Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan and 9:30 – 10:30 Monday at the New Life Church, Sullivan. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers please make a contribution to the Anthony Hettinger Family at First Community Bank of Moultrie County, P. … Read More
•September 6, 2023• The Arthur Cheese Festival was held on Saturday, September 2-Monday, September 4. This year the festival celebrated it’s 50th year. On Saturday the event featured a car show, buggy and pony rides, the International Cheese Curling Championships, Ceremonial Cutting of the Cheese, The Big Cheese Parade, Cheese Eating Nationals, Founders Day Dinner and music. On Sunday, the day started with a community worship service with other events throughout the day including cheese carving, kiddie tractor pull, an ice cream social, music, corn hole tournament. On Monday, the last day of the festival, there was the Rat Race … Read More
•September 6, 2023• On Saturday, September 2, 2023, the Bethany Police Department arrested Danielle M. Payton, age 33, of Sullivan, Illinois, for the offenses of Possession of Controlled Substances, DUI, and Child Endangerment. Police were called to Dollar General located in Bethany, Illinois around 5:00 p.m. in response to reports of a woman passed out in the driver’s seat of an automobile in the parking lot. The windows were up on the vehicle and the key was found in the ignition. … Read More
•September 6, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Health Department recently began offering laboratory diagnostic testing services in the county. In partnership with Labcorp, Inc., MCHD can provide residents with a lower cost and easy to access solution for required labs. Moultrie County Health Department Administrator Angie Hogan said last month the department was able to serve 15 persons with lab services. Lab service visits consist of two parts, the office visit which is provided by the health department and diagnostic testing which is provided by Labcorp. Payment to MCHD for the office is required at time of service. … Read More