SHS Girls Track Competes at Shelbyville Open

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•April 12, 2023• SHS Girls Track finished in 8th place with 39 points at the 15 team Shelbyville Open on Friday Morning. The 4 x 1 and 4 x 2 relay teams of Madalyn Booker, Cassidy Short, Alaina Moore, and Jalexis Bennett finished first in both events with times of 51.9 and 1:50.4. Short also won the long jump with a 16’11” leap. SHS Track teams host the Tri- County next Tuesday, April 18th. Below are point scorers from Shelbyville. 100M- 6. Bennett 13.28 100H- 5. Hay 17.91 4 x 1- 1. Short, Booker, Moore, Bennett 51.9 4 x 2- … Read More

What to do When Parents are Poor Sports

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•April 12, 2023• Heated debates with referees and trash-talking players is something one may expect when watching professional sports. But such behavior is not expected of parents on the sidelines of youth sporting events. However, unruly parents are on display with increasing frequency at various youth sporting events. According to a 2017 survey by the National Association of Sports Officials, adult behavior is the reason more than 75 percent of all high school referees quit. About 80 percent of new officials stop after two years on the job. This has led to a shortage of officials across the youth sports … Read More

The Various Educational Paths to Follow in Pursuit of Various Careers in Nursing

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•April 12, 2023• The field of nursing is vast. While providing medical assistance and support to patients is at the heart of any nursing career, the road to becoming a nurse varies. There are many pathways to becoming a nurse, and each requires a specific amount of education, training and testing. Here’s a deep dive into the various professional degrees associated with nursing, courtesy of NurseJournal.org and Nurse.org. Certified Nursing Assistant: A certified nursing assistant is how many people first enter the field of nursing. CNAs are not nurses, but they help nurses provide medical care. Becoming a CNA requires … Read More

Gift Ideas for High School Graduates

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•April 12, 2023• The class of 2023 soon will be donning their caps and gowns and receiving their diplomas. After commencement ceremonies, graduation parties will soon follow. For party guests, that means finding the right gifts for grads. Some high school graduates will continue their studies at colleges and universities. Others may pursue careers in various trades. Still, some graduates may be ready to enter the workforce right away. No matter the direction, these gifts can treat graduates to something special. Travel accessories … Read More

Bill Aims to Limit Excessive School District Cash Reserves

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Some districts could operate for years on money they’ve stashed away By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock @ capitolnewsillinois.com The overall financial health of Illinois school districts has been improving in recent years, according to a recent state report, but a bill moving through the General Assembly seeks to rein in the amount of money some districts are saving. Senate Bill 1994, which passed unanimously out of the Senate last week and now awaits action in the House, would put a cap on how much money school districts could hold in reserves. Districts that exceed it would be required … Read More

Remember When? 4-12-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week The Moultrie County Board entered into an agreement with the state for the installation of railroad Caution and Do Not Stop on Tracks Signs in four Moultrie County townships. 13 signs were installed on roads crossing the Illinois Central Railroad tracks in Dora, Marrowbone, Sullivan and Nelson townships. The Sullivan boys track team ran away with first place at the Arthur Invitational, finishing 32 points ahead of their closest competition. The team racked up 110 points to take the title easily outdistancing Villa Grove, which was second with 78 points, while Arthur took third with … Read More

Sullivan City Council Authorizes Use of ARPA Funds for Construction of Eastview Lift Station

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•April 12, 2023• by Crystal Reed During Monday’s meeting, the Sullivan City Council authorized the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the construction of the Eastview Lift Station. According to Commissioner Chuck Woodworth, the city received $300,000 last year and were supposed to get another $300,000 at the end of this year. The city has received only half of it. The reason that Eastview Lift Station was chosen is because it is the oldest. Tia Punches approached the council in regard to money she has raised from Pack the Park the past two years plus money she has … Read More