Patricia Swarms Patricia J. Swarms, 64, of Shelbyville, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022, in Newman Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Newman. Patricia was born August 16, 1957, the fourth child of five, to James E. Farris Sr. and Martha A. (Kaiser) Farris. She attended school through junior high in Decatur. She then lived in Lakewood during her high school years, graduating from Shelbyville High School in 1975. … Read More
Kimberly Manuel Kimberly Manuel, 57, of Lovington, passed away at 1:31 p.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home in Lovington. Visitation will be held 5–7 p.m., Friday, July 22, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. No service will be held. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWs. … Read More
Ruth Adcock Ruth A. Adcock of Hammond, Illinois, passed away in Decatur Memorial Hospital Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:12 p.m. Ruth was born April 3, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois, a daughter of Charles H. and Doris Jean (Lilley) Brewer. She graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School in 1972 and from Parkland College in Champaign in 1991. Ruth worked 20 years for the University of Illinois Office of Extension and Outreach and was a beloved wife to her husband, farmer Mark A. Adcock, for 47 beautiful years. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a three-part webinar series on Business Resiliency. During this series we will connect with local businesses to learn about the changes and pivots that were implemented during the pandemic. The first webinar in the series focuses on increased customer engagement through exceptional customer service. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• To the Editor: As an election judge for over a decade, I would like to commend the Moultrie County Clerk, Georgia England, and the professionals in her office who oversee our elections, including the recent primary election. Along with Georgia, Pam Wittkowski, Jamie Helton, and Tasha Stacy are dedicated to making sure that all Moultrie County voters — including those who vote absentee, early, and during the grace period – are informed of their voting rights. They treat all voters with respect, always making sure that eligible voters are allowed to exercise their right to vote. However, … Read More
•July 20, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Jamie Smith is a voracious reader, notably of British mystery novels. “I’ve been seeing ‘revenge’ used as a verb, and it always causes a me to stumble,” she wrote in an email. “I am expecting ‘avenge.’ But the other day I came to a screeching halt on ‘revenger.’ I’ve always thought that ‘avenge’ is a verb, with ‘avenger’ the person seeking ‘revenge.’ “If I’d seen this once I’d consider it an editing error, but being a mystery buff I’ve been seeing it more and more often in the newer novels. What … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week The Village of Gays dedicated a flagpole in honor of civic activist Ralph Moberley. State Sen. Penny Severns joined in the ceremony. Sullivan Pony League Team #3 went undefeated to capture the championship in the Cerro Gordo Double Elimination Tournament. The team, composed of 13 and 14 year olds, played four games opening with a 21-0 rout in four innings against Cerro Gordo #3. … Read More
•July 20, 2022• A mobile food pantry will be held on Wednesday, August 10 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. The mobile food pantry is being held in partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. To sign up call 217-774-9546 Monday-Friday between 8 am and Noon and … Read More