LTOTS to Host an Evening with John and Julie

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•October 19, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Little Theatre on The Square will host An Evening with John and Julie on Friday, October 28 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 30 at 2 p.m. The show was staged by Executive Producer John Stephens and Decatur native Julie McClarey-Smith. McClarey is the undefeated national Ragtime Piano Playing Award winner. She will play a little bit of everything from Ragtime and the Bumble Boogie to classical music and praise hymn favorites. John will bring some of his past favorite roles back to life and also visit a medley of songs … Read More

Women’s Small Business Month

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•October 19, 2022• To recognize and build awareness for the way women entrepreneurs are having a positive impact on jobs and the economy in Central and Southeastern Illinois, the Business Navigators Alliance will host an online panel discussion, Thursday, Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. starting with Michelle Lura White, Women’s Business Development Manager, DCEO-Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) and four regional women business owners. During the presentation, guest panelists will discuss the importance of their business plans, the importance of their relationships with vendors and banks, the importance of their employees and their growth strategy as well as how … Read More

Fields of Faith

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•October 19, 2022• Sullivan Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host “Fields of Faith” on Sunday, October 23 from 5:30-7:30 pm at Blake Lane Memorial football field. FCA chapters and youth groups from around the area are invited to attend for games, food and worship. … Read More

Seeking Recipes Submissions for Magazine

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•October 19, 2022• We are currently seeking recipe submissions for our Annual Recipe Magazine that will be coming out in December. Have a favorite family recipe that you always get compliments on that you think others might enjoy? Typed recipe submissions must be e-mailed by Tuesday, November 1 to advertise@newsprogress.com. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: John R. Henderson

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John R. Henderson John R. Henderson of Springfield went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 17, 2022. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. No visitation will be held. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorial contributions may be made to the West Side Christian Church, Springfield, Illinois. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. John was born July 8, 1938 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Charles and Margaret Cole Henderson. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956, Lincoln Bible Institute … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Helen Louise Hunt

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Helen Louise Hunt Helen Louise Hunt, 84, of rural Sullivan, passed away 11:03 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice: 1004 Health Center Drive, Suite 202Mattoon, IL 61938. Louise was born March 31, 1938, in Windsor; the daughter of Andrew and Helen (Cummings) Weakley. She married Jesse … Read More

Facts for Families: Take a Moment of Mindfulness

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•October 12, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Many times in this column, I have shared articles about mindfulness and techniques you can use to relieve stress. Extension Educator Emily Schoenfelder recently wrote this article about one of those techniques called progressive muscle relaxation. Emily says: Life can be overwhelming! Sometimes, you just need to take a minute. Next time you get to that point, try this relaxing mindfulness technique to help you rest, relieve tension, or reset your body after stress. … Read More