Back-to-School is Time to Review Emergency Preparedness Plans

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•August 24, 2022• As millions of children and college students go back to school this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recommends that all families review their own emergency preparedness plans and school safety plans. Whether your children are in school, on a bus, at music practice, or with their traveling sports league teams, planning and shared information is critical. “Severe weather and other emergencies can happen at any time,” said IEMA Deputy Director Scott Swinford. “Parents should especially discuss with their children where to go for shelter, who to communicate with, and how to communicate with them during … Read More

What’s an Old Word that Describes a New Word?

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•August 24, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer We’ve talked about portmanteaus — those fun combinations of words that create new words — as well as slang — informal ways of speaking, often defined by social and work groups. But what about neologisms? I dare say in all the years of writing this column I’ve never used the word. Reader Gib Van Dyne requested I do so, and because I rarely get around to featuring Gib’s thoughtful and well-considered column ideas I thought this would be as good a time as any. Gib asked me to explore neologisms and … Read More

Remember When? 8-24-2022

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan’s new medical center was to be completed in four weeks, Decatur Memorial Hospital officials told Sullivan City Council members. The building is about 8,000 square feet. The building–located on West Jackson Street and owned by the Decatur Memorial Hospital Foundation included its own x-ray lab and physical therapy facilities. … Read More

ALAH School Board Passes Tentative FY 2023 Budget

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•August 24, 2022• by Ariana R. Cherry NP Writer The ALAH School Board met Wednesday August 17, a few hours after some had just had their first day back at school after summer break. Principals and staff were excited and still giddy from the day’s activities. Principal Seegmiller and Nathan Seal had spent the day grilling out and playing games for the students’ first day. “It was the best first day of school I’ve ever had. It was awesome!” Seal said happily. After sharing some of the day’s activities, the board got down to business and spoke about the tentative … Read More

Mo. Co. Beacon Holds Job Training Classes

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•August 24, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Beacon recently held job training classes for several of their consumers. Topics for the classes included resumes, on the job etiquette, financial exploitation and banking. Presenting the information were Stan Parks, Brittney Collins and Vonnie Lee. Job etiquette included resumes, interviews, punctuality, dress for success, do’s and don’ts on the job, conflict on the job, boundaries, two weeks’ notice and sometimes, they are just your co-workers, not your friends. Consumers learned what to put on their resumes including job experience, job skills, volunteer time, references and earning preferences. Job … Read More

McLaughlin Named to Dean’s List

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•August 24, 2022• Paige McLaughlin, of Sullivan, was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2021-22 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. McLaughlin is a junior majoring in English – Writing. McLaughlin was among 743 students from 30 states and 17 countries named to the Spring 2022 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As. … Read More

Moore Recognized at Boys State

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•August 24, 2022• Brady Moore of Lovington was recently recognized during the American Legion Illinois Premiere Boys State. He was elected President of the Senate and also received the John Lucas Model Citizen Award. Moore attends Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School. … Read More