Is this NOT a Double Negative?
•June 8, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Reader David Bruun wanted to talk about double negatives. I’m not uninterested in the topic, so here goes: “I was listening to the radio several days ago, and a Realtor was being interviewed as to financing a home purchase. The exact quote was as follows: ‘It is important that you were never not late in a mortgage payment.’ There are several of us who disagree, Is this not a double negative? And what does it mean — perhaps that one was never late in a payment?” David, it IS a double … Read More
Remember When? 6-8-2022
25 Years Ago This Week Warren Ferguson of Bethany, Dave Hutchins of Windsor and Dean Craig of Dalton City took their covered wagons and mule teams to go camping each summer throughout Moultrie County. The group said that they try to take two to three trips together or with others with wagons and teams each summer. … Read More
Flags Placed at Cemetery for Memorial Day 2022
Ballot Drop Box now Located on Square
MCHGS Meeting on June 16
•June 8, 2022• This June is the 80th anniversary of the Midway during World War II. In commemoration of that event, Vic Arendell of Sullivan, a long time student of that battle, will be presenting “The Battle Midway” for the June meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at the Lovington Fire Station on Rt. 32 in downtown Lovington. The Pacific Battle of Midway of June 4-7, 1942, occurred just six months after the US Pacific fleet was devastated by the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941. After … Read More
Ash Grove Christian Church Celebrates Anniversary
•June 8, 2022• Ash Grove Christian Church in Windsor celebrated their 190th anniversary with a worship service and meal on Sunday, June 5. Tom Haney who grew up in Windsor and attended the church gave the sermon and he and his sister Jane McKown sang several pieces of music together and separately. At the beginning of the service, State Representative Brad Halbrook presented a certificate in honor of the milestone to Pastor Patrick Powers. After the service those in attendance were invited to a catered meal. … Read More
The Arches in Findlay Being Brought Back to Life
•June 8, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer In Findlay there is a building called the Arches Building. That building was constructed around 100 years ago. For the last few years, a local couple has been working on the inside with the end goal of opening a business. Rob and Kara Pfeiffer of Shelbyville are carrying out this labor of love. According to Kara, in August 2019 they started the demo of the inside of the building. They have also put on a new roof, rebuilt the brick, tackled the outside overhangs and removed plaster and garbage. She said they … Read More
June Fest
•June 8, 2022• Lovington’s June Fest will be Saturday, June 11 at the park from 4 to 7 pm. There will be a fish fry, food vendors and craft vendors, a rock wall, extreme air and obstacle course. Collage of Faith will perform. There will be fireworks that evening at the old football field at 8 pm. … Read More
Community Blood Drive
•June 8, 2022• Mid-State Tank will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, June 21 from 7 am to 12 pm at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside a donor bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. … Read More