Body of Arthur Man Recovered from Water
•May 18, 2022• A 33 year old man’s body was recovered from the water at Bo Wood. On Friday, May 13 at 10:47 pm the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from Christian County 911 about a person in the water at Bo Wood. The sheriff’s office dispatched deputies to the scene and notified Coles County Communication to dispatch the Moultrie County Dive Team. Mutual aid was requested from the Shelby County Dive Team. … Read More
Board Approves Ordinance Prohibiting Wind Energy
•May 18, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting wind farms in Moultrie County during their regular meeting Thursday. Board member Elizabeth Houser was absent. The board voted to accept the resignation of Larry Baker from the Moultrie County Board and as County Board Chairman. There was also a motion approved to accept the resignation of Moultrie County Engineer Jeff Birch, effective August 31, 2022. … Read More
Okaw Valley Holds Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2022
•May 18, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Okaw Valley school district held graduation ceremonies for the class of 2022 on Saturday, May 14, in the high school gymnasium. This year’s co-valedictorians are Evelyn Ashley and Savannah Hagerman and salutatorian is Amelia Landreth. The class motto is “In ourselves our future lies.” Superintendent Kent Stauder presented Hall of Fame inductees during the ceremony. For the Volunteer Hall of Fame, inductees were Soo Harris and David Benning. Shawn Creviston was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame. … Read More
Library to Kickoff Summer Reading
•May 18, 2022• The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is preparing to kickoff summer reading with a part on June 3 from 10 am to 2 pm. This is free and open to the public. There will be an inflatable obstacle course and slide, sno cones, s’more making and a craft. This year’s summer reading theme is Read Beyond the Beaten Path. Summer reading officially starts on Wednesday, June 1. Participants can start registering on Tuesday, May 24 and there will be open registration on June 3 at the party. The library is looking for volunteers to help at the kickoff … Read More
Chuck Crain in Concert
•May 18, 2022• Chuck Crain from Presleys’ Branson and RFD TV will be in concert on Sunday, May 22 at 2 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Fellowship to follow concert. For more information contact Greg Ridenhour at 217-317-1419 or greg at afcministries.com. … Read More
Seeking Local Veterans for Stories
•May 18, 2022• The Moultrie County NewsProgress is seeking local Veterans to share their stories in our publication. Interviewees should be willing to be interviewed and photographed. For more information call us at 217-728-7381. … Read More
Bethany Town Cleanup
•May 18, 2022• The Village of Bethany will have their town cleanup from Thursday, June 2 – Saturday, June 4. Items can be dropped off at the utility building on Water Street. No electronics, paint, tires or kitchen appliances. … Read More
Bethany Townwide Sales
•May 11, 2022• The Bethany Townwide Rummage Sale will be held May 20 and 21. Over 25 sales have been confirmed as well as the First Christian Church handing out free sandwiches, baked goods and bottled water both days while supplies last. A complete list of registered sales will be published in next weeks NewsProgress. The advertisement is sponsored by Scott State Bank and Jackson Family of Dealerships. … Read More
Mobile Food Pantry
•May 11, 2022• The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will have a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 8 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. 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. Sign up must be completed by June 1 by calling 217-774-9546 Monday … Read More