I’m Your Vehicle, Baby
•August 17, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer From the opening explosion by the horn section and Berwyn’s own Jim Peterik growling behind the microphone, you knew The Ides of March’s “Vehicle” was going to be a hit. I did, and I was just shy of my eighth birthday when it started getting radio play in March 1970. That song, like the friendly stranger in the black sedan who sings it, takes you anywhere you want to go. At my tender age, I read it as a cautionary tale. This was probably about the time my parents were warning … Read More
Remember When? 8-17-2022
25 Years Ago This Week State Rep. Julie Curry and State Sen. Penny Severns received a briefing on the construction project to shore up Bethany’s collapsing streets. Deteriorating storm sewers had led to the collapse of portions of street in Bethany in the recent years at one point creating a hole as big as a car. A $1.5 million infrastructure project was planned to renovate storm sewers and streets in Bethany. Carrell Barrett, owner of Barrett Appliance, was retiring after 33 years in business. … Read More
Painting Parking Spaces 2022
2022 Two Story Outhouse Festival
ARPA Fund Applications Available
•August 17, 2022• Moultrie County, along with counties and municipalities all over the country, is a recipient of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Moultrie County to date has received approximately $2.8 million from the US Treasury. The Moultrie County board assembled a bi-partisan ad hoc committee made up of members representing the villages and towns around the county. … Read More
County Board Approves Fencing and Concrete Repairs
•August 17, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board met on Thursday, August 11, and approved two motions in regard to fencing around courthouse electric service and concrete repairs. Chairman Billy Voyles reported there are electric panels open around the outside of the courthouse, and they want to protect any children who may be playing on the lawn at any point. A chain link fence will be installed. The approved motion was for $3,400 for fencing around the electric service. The second motion approved was $13,450 in concrete repairs. Voyles said there are substantial repairs that need … Read More
Baby Talk Car Seat Safety Checks
EIU Spring 2022 Dean’s List
•August 17, 2022• Eastern Illinois University has released their Spring 2022 dean’s list. Students listed from the area include: Abigail Abercrombie and Hunter Trussell, both of Arthur; Heather Totten of Findlay; Madison Donsbach, Tate Fultz, Kara Molzen, Adalee Nichols, Alyssa Pearson and Tanner Tarr, all of Sullivan and Candice Colclasure of Windsor. … Read More
Decatur Audubon Meeting
•August 17, 2022• The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and other interested persons to its third summer meeting on Sunday, August 21, at 4:00 p.m. at 3402 Fitzgerald in Decatur where a long-time member of Decatur Audubon will welcome them to his three-acre property to describe and answer attendees’ questions about his solar panel installation that reduces his electrical power costs and provides environmental benefits. Bring a lawn chair. Afterward, croquet and badminton will be available for attendees. Cold drinks will be provided. In case of inclement weather, call Melody Arnold at 217-972-0587 or Rosenbergers at 217-877-4789. … Read More