ARPA Funds Awarded to Moultrie County Beacon

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•July 20, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The county board approved a motion to distribute $90,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to the Moultrie County Beacon for loss of revenue related to the inability to have the Light House Cafe open and the annual Otto Center fundraiser. Treasurer Stephanie Helmuth said a review is necessary because some of the calculations are loss of revenue and some due to loss of residents in general. The committee agreed that the loss of revenue from Light House Cafe and Otto Center fundraiser were directly impacted by COVID-19. Tyler Graven said … Read More

Findlay Walleye Festival

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•July 20, 2022• The 2022 Findlay Walleye Festival will be held Friday, July 29 and Saturday, July 30. Here is the schedule of activities. Friday,July 29 4 pm Festival Opens 4 pm-8pm Walleye tent opens (Firehouse) 5 pm-9pm Coal Shaft Band on Main Stage 8 pm-12 am Identity Crisis in Beer Tent Kids Activities Inflatables 4 pm to 9 pm (near Firehouse) Saturday, July 30 9 am Car Show registration begins 9 am-9:30 am Parade Lineup (Okaw Middle School) Grand Marshals: Okaw Valley Track Team 11 am-8 pm Walleye Tent Opens (Firehouse) 12 pm- 3 pm Car Show on Main … Read More

MC History Center Library

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•July 20, 2022• The new Moultrie County History Center would like to announce that the library is now open as of this week at 1303 South Hamilton St. in Sullivan. It will be open Tuesday and Thursday of each week from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. and by appointment by calling 217-728-4086. … Read More

Vacation Bible School

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•July 20, 2022• New Beginnings Apostolic Church Children’s Ministry Department will be holding vacation bible school from Monday, August 1-Thursday, August 4 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call Lacie Gutierrez at (812) 698-9949. The church is located at 311 S. Washington Street in Sullivan. … Read More

First UMC Music Festival

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•July 20, 2022• Sullivan First United Methodist Church will have a music festival on Saturday, July 23 from 5 to 8 pm. Music will be provided by Michael Dean Lewis, Jeff Mayberry and Jake Hoult and band. There will be fun activities for children as well. The church is located across from the Sullivan Fire Station. … Read More

Luck Family Reunion

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•July 20, 2022• The descendants of George and Magdalena (Loos) Luck will meet for their 99th annual reunion to be held at the Lions Club building in Forest Park on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a main or side dish and their own table service. Tea, lemonade and water will be provided. For more information, contact Donna Lupton at 217-774-3879. … Read More

Moultrie County Clerk Resigns During Meeting

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•July 20, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Moultrie County Clerk Georgia C. England resigned toward the end of the Thursday, July 14, county board meeting. Prior to the announcement, Ann Wheeler, who works as an election judge, read a letter commending England and her staff. In her letter, which may be found in this week’s issue, she said that she was concerned when she heard about accusations made on Facebook and elsewhere of corruption and fraud in the local election. She finds those accusations absurd. England read her letter of resignation to a standing room only audience and noted … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ruth A. Adcock

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Ruth A. Adcock Ruth A. Adcock of Hammond, Illinois, passed away at Decatur Memorial Hospital Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 1:12 pm.   Ruth was born April 3, 1954, in Effingham, Illinois, the daughter of Charles H. and Doris Jean (Lilley) Brewer. She graduated from Atwood-Hammond High School in 1972 and from Parkland College in Champaign, Illinois in 1991. Ruth worked for 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.   Ruth met Mark on July 12, 1974, by chance … Read More

Menu 7-13-2022

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 July 18 – Turkey Burger w/Condiments, Pinto Beans with Bacon, Beets, Pineapple, Bun July 19 – Beef Tips in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pears, Whole Grain Roll July 20 – Marinated Pork Loin, Mac & Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Tomato Salad July 21 – Chicken Salad Vegetable Soup Cucumber & Onion Salad, Apricots, Whole Grain Bread, Crackers July 22 – Lasagna, Italian Vegetables – Romaine Salad w/Dressing – Rosy Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll … Read More

Lake Land College Adult Education to Host Free BNA Class

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•July 13, 2022• Lake Land College Adult Education will be hosting a free basic nursing assistant class Fall 2022. The class is an opportunity for those interested in healthcare professions to begin a career in the field. An orientation for the class will take place July 21 at 4 p.m. at the Workforce Development Center on the Lake Land College campus in Mattoon, Illinois. … Read More