Remember When?

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25 Years Ago This Week Area radio personality Gerald E. “Griz” England announced his intention to run for the office of Moultrie County Clerk. The Sullivan/Bethany Scholastic Bowl season opened when the JV team traveled to Carlinville to play in an invitational tournament, and one of the two teams placed third in the contest. The team of J.C. Fitzgerald, Corwin Holder, Karen McGhghy, Georgene Nunne and Lynnae Robinson finished third in the tournament with a 7-2 record for the day. … Read More

Air Conditioning Systems to be Installed at AGS and Upgraded at LGS This Summer

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•November 23 2022• by Ariana R. Cherry The ALAH School Board of Education’s most recent meeting was held Wednesday, November 16, at Atwood-Hammond Grade School. Superintendent Shannon Cheek discussed the HVAC Bids the district received for both Arthur and Lovington grade schools. The bids were for installing air conditioning at Arthur Grade School and upgrading the AC system at Lovington Grade School. There were seven bids total. The lowest bid was awarded to Davis Houk for an amount of $1,158,775.00. The project is to begin this summer and hopefully be completed by the end of summer. … Read More

Virginia Weakley Celebrates 102nd Birthday

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•November 23 2022• by Ellen Ferrera On Thursday, November 17 some 20 friends and family members gathered at Copper Creek in Mattoon to help Virginia Weakley, formerly of Bethany, celebrate her 102nd birthday. Her daughter, Jan Stephens, and son, John Weakley, were in attendance along with a grandson and longtime friends. Guitarist Bobby Reynolds serenaded Virginia with songs and led everyone in singing “Happy Birthday”. This interview was conducted Saturday the 19th in her apartment where the tops of two dressers were completely covered with bouquets and more than 100 birthday cards. She found a large envelope and pulled out … Read More

13 Gratifying Thanksgiving Facts

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•November 23 2022• Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends and reflect on one’s blessings. In 2022, Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on October 10, while Americans celebrate on November 24. In anticipation of these holidays, here are some interesting facts about the Thanksgiving celebration. 1. American Thanksgiving is largely modeled on a 17th century harvest feast shared by the English settlers and the Wampanoag tribe. 2. Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October. It is based on European harvest festivals. 3. The National Turkey Federation says around 45 million turkeys will be eaten on Thanksgiving, … Read More

Sullivan Art Club Workshop November 19

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•November 16, 2022• Local artist and art instructor Ben Cohan will lead Sullivan Art Club’s November 19th painting workshop. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm at the St. Columcille Church hall located at the east end of the church at the corner of W. Jackson and McClellan Streets on Route 121. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. … Read More

Arthur Public Library Events

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•November 16, 2022• November 17th 3:45: Tales and Tunes with Trudy. New Story Time at the Arthur Public Library. Join Trudy in a fun and engaging time filled with movement, songs, books, and participation. Trudy is a former K-5 music teacher who enjoys making kids smile by providing a very warm and inviting environment where they can both learn and be silly as they explore the wonder of books and the joy of reading. Children of all ages are welcome. … Read More