Moultrie County History Center Hosts Holocaust Survivor

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•May 31, 2023• by Crystal Reed Holocaust survivor William Gingold gave a presentation Thursday, May 18 as part of the Center’s monthlong hosting of the “The Auschwitz Experience In the Art of Prisoners.” He began by introducing members of his family and noted that he is the only immediate survivor of the Gingold family. Gingold’s mother was about 5 ft 1 or 2 inches tall, and his father was approximately 6 ft 2 inches. His mom never went to school, and his father had education up to fourth grade. His mother worked as a baker both before and after the … Read More

The Memorial Weekend Cruise In

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Photos by Crystal Reed The Memorial Weekend Cruise In The Sullivan Street Machine Association held their Memorial Weekend Cruise In on Saturday, May 27 on the square in Sullivan. The event had no entry free as no prizes were awarded. A dj service provided the soundtrack for the evening. … Read More

McClure’s Legislation Protecting Parental Rights to Medical Records Passes

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•May 31, 2023• Parents of special needs children are required to make many, often serious, decisions about their children’s healthcare, a job that only gets harder if they can’t get access to test results and other medical records. In Illinois, sometimes those parents aren’t able to get access, even if the records are from tests and procedures that required the parents’ consent to be performed. State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer have passed legislation through the General Assembly designed to help with this issue. “Parents who have children with special needs should have timely access to test … Read More

ALAH Holds Graduation Ceremony

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by Crystal Reed The ceremony began with the playing of the national anthem, and Class President Brady Moore welcomed everyone to the ceremony. Salutatorian Charley Condill came to the podium to deliver her speech to the class. She noted the members of their class are better today than they were walking in as freshmen. Condill said the first two weeks of the shutdown had the excitement of a Christmas vacation. She noted that they as a class struggled mentally and emotionally. “We faced isolation at a time of our lives when we needed socialization the most,” she said. Condill added … Read More

Remember When? 5-31-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan graduating class of 1998 was addressed by valedictorian Meredith Cooper and Jalee Fifer, salutatorian during commencement ceremonies at Victory Field. Three weeks prior about seven miles east of Sullivan, triplet red Angus calves were born. The three calves which are not identical were not born by chance. The mother was given a treatment to increase her fertility. Brittany Clark of Bethany was recognized for selling more than 500 boxes of Girl Scout cookies. … Read More

Let’s Talk Aboot Verbing, Eh?

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•May 31, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Guess who’s hot in Canada? That would be moi. This is based on a sample size of one, of course. Someone named Bish, from New Westminster, British Columbia, wrote me to say he enjoyed a recent column that led with my experience with a VERB energy bar. “I’ve just read (your) piece in ‘Knews Media,’ sent there by Reddit, and I’m curious as to your reaction if you were to hear the new fad around the tech office where I work,” he wrote. “My manager has a habit of labeling something … Read More

SIUE Spring Dean’s List

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•May 31, 2023• Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville has announced their spring dean’s list. Students listed from our area are:Ally Elzy and Caleb Hildebrandt, both of Bethany, Kailynn Bobbett of Findlay, Jessica Diener of Lovington; Kaitlyn Dudley, Zachary Mayberry, Mallory Nichols, Grace Yantis, all of Sullivan; Katherine Greuel of Windsor … Read More

Celebrate Juneteenth

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•May 31, 2023• In 2021, President Joseph Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which established an official holiday to commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The act became law and the holiday was celebrated two days later. As the United States prepares to celebrate its third official Juneteenth holiday, here is an in-depth look at what the day is all about. Origins of Juneteenth National Independence Day … Read More

Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed

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•May 31, 2023• Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The first installment is due July 7, 2023 and the second installment is due September 8, 2023. Please look over your tax bill and make sure all the information is correct. Please read the back of your tax bill. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office, 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office as well. … Read More