•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
•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
•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
•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