Partners in Produce Seeking Donations to Provide Fresh Produce
•August 16, 2023• by Crystal Reed Partners In Produce, a partnership between Arthur Produce Auction Inc. and the Illinois Extension is seeking financial assistance to continue to provide fresh produce to food pantries in the Extension Unit 19 Area. The Extension Unit 19 Area serves Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, Shelby counties and beyond. The partnership started in 2019, and on auction days throughout the season, Mary Beth Massey, Susan Stollard and others attended the produce auction to receive donations of fresh produce. According to Massey, from May-October she visits the produce auction where Amish farmers grow vegetables and bring it … Read More
County Board Sets Pay for Election Judges, Hears from Liberty Systems Representative
•August 16, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, August 10. All board members except for Marsha Kirby were present. Alex Hansen of Liberty Systems, the supplier of the county’s voting equipment provider for the last 17 years, came to answer questions that county board member Scott Buxton had asked at last month’s meeting. The system they use is manufactured and developed in California. She said they are required to support voting systems for 10 years after purchase. Hansen said the county’s current tabulators are in good condition, and they have not had any … Read More
City Council Approves Ordinance Regarding Downtown Business District
•August 16, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council met Monday, August 14. Prior to the meeting there were two public hearings regarding applying for Illinois Safe Routes to School Grant Program and the OSLAD grant which would have granted fund improvements to Wyman Park. The council approved an ordinance regarding the downtown business district and residences in that district. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth abstained. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said the ordinance was presented to the council last September, and they took it back and broke it down so that various parties were represented. A few changes made include banks and … Read More
Blue Dolphins Bring Home First
•July 12, 2023• by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins traveled to Terre Haute, Indiana to compete at the THT Summer Steam Meet. They finished out the weekend with a whopping 1386 points bringing home 1st Place overall out of six teams. Awesome swimming SBD! The following swimmers also earned high point awards: … Read More
Illinois Master Naturalist Program Accepting Applications for August Training
•July 12, 2023• University of Illinois Extension, serving Coles-Cumberland-Douglas-Moultrie-Shelby Counties will be offering Illinois Master Naturalist training from August 8-October 10 with the majority of classes every Tuesday from 5:30 PM-8:30 PM held at Douglas-Hart Nature Center in Mattoon. There will also be classes onsite at Warbler Ridge Woods and Shelbyville Visitor’s Center. The mission of the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist Program is to provide science-based educational opportunities that connect people with nature and help them become engaged environmental stewards. “The Master Naturalist training is a great way to learn more about our local natural areas, get together … Read More
Summer Reading Carnival
Lake Land College Economics Instructor Receives Award for Innovative Teaching
•July 12, 2023• For the last 24 years, Lake Land College Economics Instructor Brian Lynch has sought to improve his students’ learning with the help of innovative teaching strategies. For instance, he has found that karaoke, ice cream and paper airplanes are excellent tools to help students grasp complex concepts such as supply, pricing and modeling. Recently, the Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) recognized Lynch’s inventive efforts by awarding him the 2023 Dr. Joseph Cipfl Faculty Research/Workshop Grant. … Read More
Obituaries 7-13-2023: Marlene Wirth
Marlene Wirth Marlene Ann Wirth, 75, of Sullivan, formerly of Strasburg, passed away at 4:17 a.m., Thursday, July 6, 2023, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Medical Center in Mattoon. … Read More
Obituaries 7-13-2023: Jaretta Nichols
Jaretta Nichols My dear mother Jaretta Margaret Nichols passed away Saturday July 8, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the community in Bethany. She also loved her flower gardens, fishing and camping with Dad. She will be deeply missed. … Read More