•May 10, 2023• Lovington will hold their town cleanup day on Saturday, May 20. There will be 4 roll off dumpsters back by Mechling’s Backhoe off State Street. No batteries, tv’s, appliances, tires, paint-oils or hazardous chemicals. This is for Lovington residents only. … Read More
•May 10, 2023• The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsor Decatur Catholic Charities will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 14 from 4 to 5 pm at the Lovington Ambulance Building. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. Please note: A mobile food pantry is held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest … Read More
•May 10, 2023• The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified that it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 for FY 2024. Victims of Violent Crimes Assistance grant funds are managed by the Attorney General’s Office and are awarded to various community service programs who provide assistance to victims of crime. The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office utilizes this award to fund the Victim Witness Coordinator position within the office. The grant is funded by fees paid by defendants and is not taxpayer supported. This is the third consecutive year this grant has been awarded to the State’s … Read More
•May 3, 2023• Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring plant sale is back at Garden Fest. They will be selling a variety of plants at Lytle Park, Mattoon on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 am-12 pm. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to address your yard and garden questions and give you suggestions for planting, pruning, and landscaping. This year we will feature a limited amount of fun hostas to add to your shaded landscapes including Blue Mouse Ears, Island Breeze, and Shadowland Whee just to name a few. Limited quantities of … Read More
•May 3, 2023• The Moultrie-Douglas Association for Home and Community Education (PAHCE) held the Annual Meeting on April 20th at the Arthur United Methodist Church. A delicious Potluck lunch was enjoyed by about 30 members and guests. Therese Kincade the Artistic Director at the Little Theater in Sullivan, gave a very interesting talk about the history of the Little Theater and her responsibilities, including acting in several productions. Sandra Cameron presented the Memorial Service to honor the members that had passed away in the last year. … Read More