Obituaries 4-5-2023: Ruth Vallicelli
Ruth Vallicelli Ruth Leone Vallicelli, 103, of Urbana, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:11 p.m., Saturday, April 1, 2023, in her home. … Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Jackie Owens
Jackie Owens Jackie Lee Owens, 87, of Windsor, passed away at 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. … Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Donald Carnes
Donald Carnes Donald Ray Carnes, 92, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:05 p.m., Monday, March 27, 2023, at Green Gardens Assisted Living Memory Care in Sullivan. … Read More
Obituaries 4-5-2023: Benton Armer
Benton Armer Benton C. Armer, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 3 a.m., Sunday April 2, 2023, in his residence. … Read More
Stepping to the Beat of a Different Drummer on the Road Less Traveled
•April 5, 2023• by Sarah Hudson Pierce Columnist According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder, a 30% increase over its 2012 estimate of 1 in 88 children. If it is true that some of our greatest thinkers, including Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein had autism then maybe we better reexamine our attitudes toward those who are born with this disorder. I especially enjoyed watching episodes of the ABC show, The Good Doctor, starring Doctor Shaun Murphy, who gave us a glimpse into autistic behavior. … Read More
A Handful of What?
•April 5, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Your child, metaphorically speaking, might always be a handful, whether that child is an infant who fits in the palm of your hand or, well, Will Smith. The range of behaviors or traits that makes someone a “handful” can be very broad and might be different for different people. Now, when you consider the other less metaphorical definition of “handful” — namely a small number or amount of something — the scope narrows. Sure, you can have a handful of shampoo, a handful of paper or a handful of rope (all … Read More
Remember When? 4-5-2023
25 Years Ago This Week As many as a dozen tornadoes, accompanied by thunderstorms and giant hail stones, ripped through Central Illinois, bringing wide-spread damage and at least four injuries to Moultrie County. Funnel clouds were spotted in Shelby, Douglas, Effingham, as well as Moultrie County. Numerous downed power lines caused power outages throughout the region. The disaster came less than two weeks following a tornado that cut a path through Mattoon, smashing buildings but causing no deaths. … Read More
Senator McClure Visits Local Schools
•April 5, 2023• Senator Steve McClure is a new legislator to Shelby and Moultrie Counties, and his willingness to learn about the region was evident as he went back to school last week. During a break in the state senate, Senator McClure spent a day visiting schools with Regional Superintendent Dr. Kyle Thompson. Their road trip began with introductions at Shelbyville Bridges, an alternative school led by Thompson’s Regional Office of Education #11. Dr. Zakry Standerfer provided Senator McClure with an overview of safe schools and how the program serves students in grades 6-12 who find success in the alternative … Read More
Grand Opening Held for Moultrie County History Center
•April 5, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society held the grand opening for the Moultrie County History Center on Saturday, April 1. The opening allowed the public to see the efforts put in by society members and volunteers after renovations of the new location on South Hamilton Street. There are exhibits on the Little Theatre On The Square, the Titus Home, quilts, military history and much more. Museum Director Pam Wood said that around 300 people attended the open house. “It took over a year to get the building completely renovated,” she said “The library … Read More
Clayton Receives Scholarship
•April 5, 2023• Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Spring 2023 semester. Dakota Clayton, of Sullivan, received the LCN Transfer Need-Based Scholarship. Clayton attends classes on Lakeview’s Charleston campus. Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria established by the donor and each applicant’s financial need and/or academic merit. Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution specializing in nursing education in the Danville, IL, area since … Read More