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

Lake Land College to Host Laker Visit Day

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•October 4, 2023• Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 9 in the Luther Student Center. This event provides students and parents with the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Attendees will tour campus with a student ambassador, who will share information from a student perspective. Participants can learn more about Lake Land’s wide range of academic programs, ranging from short-term certificates to two-year degrees. Students can choose among career, university transfer, trade and technical programs to link their … Read More

Up Your Taco Ante with Homemade Tortillas

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•October 4, 2023• Tacos are a beloved comfort food. While the true origins of tacos are unknown, they are believed to have originated in Mexico long before the Spanish arrived. Ancient Mexicans made soft, flat corn tortillas and filled them with various ingredients, including cooked organ meats and fish. … Read More

Brush Pile Fire

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•October 4, 2023• Commissioner Doug Shook is asking that residents not set fire to brush piles on the property where residents are allowed to bring tree limbs and brush for the city to eventually turn into mulch. On the afternoon of Tuesday, September 26, someone set a brush pile on fire and that spread to a mulch pile setting it on fire as well. Shook wants to let residents know that they should not be doing that. He noted that the city cannot put a gate on the property or close it because the right of way becomes blocked on … Read More

B. Bushue Advances to Sectionals as Individual, Team Concludes Season

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•October 4, 2023• by E. Scott England The boys golf season came to an end in regional play last Tuesday. With the top three teams advancing to sectionals, the Redskins placed sixth out of 13 teams. Brett Bushue was the regional champion and advanced to the sectionals as an individual. Drew Woolen ended up in a three-way playoff but came up one shot short. The boys also played a round against Teutopolis on Monday. Bushue shot a team low of 40 with Woolen, Caden Saul, and Camden Watkins all tying with a 49. The solid effort fell short though against … Read More