•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
•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
Thomas “Larry” Morrison Thomas Lawrence “Larry” Morrison, 78, of Alton, Illinois and formerly of Lovington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. … Read More
•May 31, 2023• The St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at the Sullivan American Legion. Below is the event schedule. Friday, June 9: Softball Tournament 6 pm, Raffle Auction 6 pm-9 pm Saturday, June 10: 50/50 raffle- all day, Raffle auction 7 am-7 pm, Bake sale 7 am to sold out, Run registration 7 am, 5k run/walk 8 am, 1 mile run/walk 9 am, Softball Tournament continues 7 am to last team standing, Sullivan American Legion cooking 10:30 am to 7:00 pm or sold out, Pretzel sales 11 am to … Read More
•May 31, 2023• Lake Land College has announced the students who graduated following completion of the Spring 2023 semester. Graduates from our area are: Gretchen Dare, certificate, Management; Maria Garza, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Nikolas Miller, Associate in Arts, Business; Shelbi Swartzentruber, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse, all of Arthur; April Decesaro, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Savannah McKee, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Lathen McLain, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Preston Ozier, Certificate, Paramedical Services; Brittany Payne, Certificate, Medical Coding Specialist; Ryan Schodlatz, Associate in Arts, Business; Kalynn … Read More
•May 31, 2023• ImpactLife will be having two upcoming blood drives in our area in June. The first will be in the Cadwell community on Tuesday, June 13 from 3 pm to 7 pm. A donor bus will be parked at M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N. To schedule an appointment call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or go to bloodcenter.org/group and enter group #70636. The other drive will be at Agri-Fab Inc. on Friday, June 16 from 10:30 am-3:30 pm in the gold classroom at 809 S. Hamilton Street. Masks are optional. To schedule an appointment call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or go … Read More
•May 24, 2023• In recognition of National Safe Boating Week 2023, May 20-27, the members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary across the Central and Southern Illinois regions are encouraging and promoting safe boating practices to protect lives on the water. This year, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has teamed up with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville to have the first ever week-long Boat Examination, Paddle Craft Examination, Kids Public Education, and U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting/U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions information booths will be located at Dam … Read More
•May 24, 2023• By Sharon Barricklow Correspondent Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds announced this week that a Windsor High School Senior is the 2023 Shelby County Illinois Sheriff’s Association scholarship winner. Kiersten Wheeler, daughter of Chris and Kelly Wheeler, is the valedictorian of Windsor High School. She is planning on attending Illinois State University in the fall, to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. She also served as senior class president. McReynolds said choosing scholarship winners is one of the most difficult parts of his job. This year’s applicants were asked to write an essay about their opinions on … Read More
•May 24, 2023• Submitted by Jason R. Engler Okaw Valley Middle School Track had 20 students qualify for the Class 1A state track meet in East Peoria May 12-13. The eighth grade girls team, Kyah Calhoun, Kaya Forlines, Erin Harris, Gabby Totten, and Bre Woolum, earned 40 points and the title of Class 1A State Runner-up. Last year, as seventh graders, the girls brought home the Class 2A State Runner-up trophy, making this group of girls back-to-back state trophy winners. Gabby Totten became a state champion once again, this time in the 100 meter dash. Gabby also placed second in … Read More