•July 27, 2022• In last week’s issue of the News Progress in the article about the County Clerk’s resignation, the wrong name was given for someone quoted in the article. The article said Bill Featheringill that should have said Barry Featheringill. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• by Sara Cremeens Sullivan Blue Dolphins had nine swimmers qualify for the 2022 Summer Regional Championship team. They competed the weekend of July 15th at the Central Park Pool in Peoria. In order to attend this meet a swimmer must get a qualifying time in the event based on their age group. Illinois Swimming time standards are some of the toughest in the nation. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• Christ’s Food Pantry at the First Christian Church in Lovington is announcing the Reaching Rural Veterans initiative, a new effort that will help address needs of low-resource and at-risk rural veterans in Moultrie Co. The Reaching Rural Veterans events will take place every 3rd Thursday from 2-4 pm at 301 S. County St., Lovington. The Reaching Rural Veterans project is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is facilitated by the Military Family Research Institute (MFRI) at Purdue University. The project will provide grants, education and resources to food pantries in rural areas … Read More
•July 20, 2022• General Projects Show Grand Champions Aerospace – Caden Kerner, Arcola Tuscola Barnyard 4-H Club Civic Engagement – Aaliyah Osborn, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars Clothing & Textiles – Sarina Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars Collectibles – Grace Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club Crops- Maddox Reedy, Tuscola, Atwood Hammond Prairie Dogs Electricity – Neil Walker, Tuscola, Barnyard 4-H Club Floriculture – Trinity Linstead, Tolono, Camargo Champs Food & Nutrition – Ellie Lehman, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars Geology – Carson Nixon, Bethany, Sunny Side Flea Flickers Vegetable Gardening – Miah Voegel, Sullivan, Moultrie County Shining Stars Natural … Read More
•July 20, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator With social isolation having such negative consequences on people and seeming to have increased especially with the COVID pandemic, I thought it would be good to share this article I originally wrote in 2018. When children, teens and younger adults spend time with older adults, there are many benefits to everyone involved. Older adults can be great role models for children, while also passing on family stories, historical information and teaching the rituals and traditions of earlier times. Children can also improve their practical living skills and ability to problem-solve when … Read More
•July 20, 2022• Summer Enrollment Trends Positive Lake Land College Summer enrollment is up nearly 9% as students take advantage of the historic $100 tuition guarantee and flexible scheduling options. With more than 1,400 students enrolled for summer, Lake Land is experiencing an 8.8% increase in headcount and an 8.1% in full time equivalency or FTE. In March 2022, the college announced in-district tuition would be reduced to $100 per credit hour for summer and the academic year beginning this fall. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• Why schedule back-to-school immunizations now? If your children return to school in August, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to ensure they are ready. You may want to start thinking about their clothes, school supplies, and whatever else they need to begin their school year. The Moultrie County Health Department encourages you also to think ahead and schedule appointments for their vaccinations as you plan for your child’s return to school. If you wait until mid-August, your child may be delayed in getting the vaccines required to start school. What immunizations are required before … Read More