•February 15, 2023• Join The Arthur Public Library on Saturday, March 4th, at 1:00 p.m. for a presentation by Alex Kor, who is the son of Michael and Eva Kor, both survivors of the Holocaust. Alex speaks on a variety of subjects including ethics in medicine, his experiences, and those of his parents. They expect this program to fill up quickly, call 217-543-2037 to reserve your seat. … Read More
•February 15, 2023• Celebrity Bartending is at the Sullivan American Legion Saturday, February 18th. Teams participating this year are the Legion, Widows Sons, Habitat ReStore and St Jude. The fun starts at 5:00 pm and the last team ends at 9:00 pm. … Read More
•February 15, 2023• Lovington with be celebrating their Sesquicentennial this June. Activities will be held on June 9 and 10 and will include fireworks, music and a parade. More information will be shared as the celebration gets closer. … Read More
Rosetta Weaver Rosetta Irene Weaver, 86, of Lovington, passed away at 11 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
•February 8, 2023• The Cadwell community will host a blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Tuesday, February 21 from 3 to 7 pm at 1533 CR 1900N, Cadwell inside a donor bus parked by M&E Woodcrafts. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are required. … Read More
•February 8, 2023• by Crystal Reed Approximately a dozen people interested in learning about preserving food through canning attended Yes! You Can: Preserving Safely at the Arthur Public Library Saturday, February 4. The program was led by Nutrition and Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf. She began the program by explaining the two ways that food usually spoils. The first is through microorganisms causing food spoilage including molds, yeast and bacteria. Controlling the growing conditions for these harmful microorganisms is the best way to prevent food spoilage and decrease the risk of foodborne illness. Another way is through enzymes; she gave the … Read More
T. G. Redfern T. G. Redfern, 54, of Lovington passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Wisconsin. Celebration of Life services were Sunday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Mel Workman officiating. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net … Read More
•February 8, 2023• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 15 at the Bethany Firehouse. Bingo is at 10 am and meal at 11 am. Fried chicken furnished. All are welcome. … Read More