Christmas Jingle Time Trial at Civic Center

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•December 21, 2022• On Saturday December 10th the Blue Dolphins held a Christmas Jingle Time Trial at the Civic Center. High Point Winners for the day: 8 & Under Girls 1st Kinsley Eads, 2nd Avery Houk, 3rd Scarlett Fayhee BOYS 1st Bryce Badman, 2nd Braxton Gilbert, 3rd Cody Thompson 9-10 Girls 1st Piper Fleener, 2nd Scarlett Perrott, 3rd Michaela Blickensderfer BOYS 1st Tyler Blickensderfer, 2nd Tyson Schmohe, 3rd Eli Crosier 11-12 Girls 1st Lana Cremeens, 2nd Addalyn Hendry, 3rd Claire Standerfer Boys 1st Charles Guyot, 2nd Alex Fultz, 3rd Mitchell Wesselman 13-14 Girls 1st Emily Crosier, 2nd Cadence Schmohe, 3rd … Read More

Pizza Pajamas and Santa

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Photos by Crystal Reed Pizza Pajamas and Santa Pizza Pajamas and Santa was held at the village hall in Gays on Saturday, December 17. Children were able to visit with Santa, enjoy pizza, cookies and hot chocolate and make crafts. Good will offerings were accepted at the event and all proceeds go towards the Two Story Outhouse Festival 2023.   … Read More

Conservation Police to Enforce DUI Laws during Holiday Season

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•December 21, 2022• With the holidays in full swing, Illinois Conservation Police officer are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired driving. From Dec. 16 through Jan. 2, law enforcement across Illinois will step up enforcement efforts with a high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Drive High, Get a DUI” traffic safety campaign. … Read More

Expanded Bereavement Leave Rights take Effect Jan. 1

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•December 21, 2022• The Family Bereavement Leave Act will go into effect on January 1, 2023, expanding unpaid leave rights for employees across the State. As the New Year approaches, employers should be aware of the new requirements under the Act. The Family Bereavement Leave Act (FBLA) is an amendment to the Child Bereavement Leave Act (CBLA) that expands leave time requirements to cover pregnancy loss, failed adoptions or surrogacy agreements, unsuccessful reproductive procedures, and other diagnoses or events negatively impacting pregnancy or fertility. The FBLA also requires employers to provide leave time after the loss of family members previously … Read More

Obituaries 12-21-2022: Joyce Shiner

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Joyce Shiner Joyce Shasteen Shiner of Chipita Park, Colorado passed at her home on December 10, 2022 with her 3 children, Sheryl, Diane, and James at her bedside. Joyce was born in1927 and grew up in Sullivan. Her parents were Carl and Goldie Shasteen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Shiner. She is survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. … Read More

Making A Spectacle Of ‘Irrespective’

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•December 21, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Tom Peterson read our story about a former Buffalo Grove middle school teacher charged with sexual assault who removed his ankle bracelet and is in the wind. At the end of the story, we say his next court hearing will be held whether he is there or not. We wrote, “The next hearing in Gibori’s case is Jan. 4 irrespective of whether he is found.” “Deep into this story I found the word ‘irrespective.’ Don’t see that one too much these days. Wouldn’t ‘regardless’ be better?” I must admit I’d never … Read More

Remember When? 12-21-2022

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25 Years Ago This Week Ruby Fleshner of Bethany won the $100 first prize in the Bethany holiday lighting contest. Names of winners were chosen at randow from among those registered by NewsProgress Managing Editor Dan Hagen at the Bethany Village Hall. Winning the two second prizes were Roger Ozee and Brett Smock. Winning the eight $25 third prizes were Keith Richardson, Tom Marshall, H.O. Dick Transfer, Mary Tueth, Robert Jackson, Jim Underwood, Don Johnson and Leroy Powell. … Read More

Moultrie County Board Discusses Creating Resolution to Support Second Amendment Rights

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•December 21, 2022• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board held their monthly meeting Thursday, December 15, with all board members present. Moultrie County Sheriff Gary Carroll reported on HB 5855 “Protect Illinois Communities Act.” The state is in discussion on a bill that would make assault weapons, semi-automatics and magazines that hold more than 10 illegal. Owners would be required to register those weapons or magazines with the Illinois State Police within 80 and 300 days after the final passage of the bill. A $25 fee will also be assessed. It also raises the age of legal gun ownership … Read More