Jesse White Announces 18th Annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition

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•April 20, 2022• Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 18th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award. “We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to celebrating talented poets with this year’s competition.” … Read More

Shelby Realty to Hold After Hours for Sullivan office

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•April 20, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A new business to our area will be holding an after hours on Thursday, April 28 from 4 to 6 pm at 5 West Jefferson in Sullivan. There will be complimentary cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and giveaways. Shelby Realty started out in 1973 based out of Shelbyville. Owner Matt Forcum purchased the business in December 2020. He is a graduate of Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University. The realty company has 8 agents, “Any of our agents can handle any type of property,” Forcum said. Prior to purchasing Shelby Realty he … Read More

County Board Approves Amendments to Drafted Amendment for Wind Energy Conversion Systems

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•April 20, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board approved amendments to an amendment regarding the zoning ordinance concerning wind energy in the county. Marsha Kirby proposed an amendment regarding wind turbines to take the setback from 1.5 miles to 2 miles of the corporate limits and the setback between turbines from 1,500 feet to 3,000 feet. After this was approved, Kirby added that she wanted the turbines from 1.5 to 2 miles and 1,500 feet to 3,000 from schools. Todd Maxedon proposed another amendment for zero tolerance for noise. This passed as well. A final vote … Read More

Annual BBQ Competition

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•April 20, 2022• The 2nd Annual Ten Bones on the Marrowbone barbecue competition will be held on Saturday, April 30 in downtown Bethany. Categories include three meat and steak. There will be a junior contest, with enough interest. There will be live entertainment and vending available. 50% of proceeds will go to winner and 50% to Bethany Fire Department. For more information contact 5bugelBBQ@gmail.com or call Curt at 217-521-4920. … Read More

Spores ‘n More in Windsor

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•April 20, 2022• Spores ‘n More will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm in Windsor. A meal will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at the Windsor American Legion. Meal choices include portabello sandwiches, spaghetti, mushroom soup, hot dogs and baked potato. There will be a vendor fair from 10 am to 2 pm. The Red Barn will have indoor vendors. The winner of the mushroom hunt, largest and smallest mushroom, will be announced at 1 pm. The mushroom hunt runs through April 21. There will be coffee and sweet tea vendors. … Read More

CEO Trade Show April 26

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•April 20, 2022• The CEO class annual trade show at the Tuscola Community Building will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 5-7 pm . All nine students will present their own businesses. Come show your support for Urban Benefits, Kelly’s Kosmetics, Glotion: Candles by Kenzie, Tyson’s Lawn Care, Kuhns Employment, ZRO Promotional Content Creation, DSF Hauling, Kenzie’s Authentic Aromas, and Thomas Browns: Basketball Basics Camp. There will also be a food truck on site. “We have all worked very hard to put together this trade show and would love all the support from surrounding communities.” -Makenzie Herschberger. For further information … Read More

Sullivan Nurse Honored

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•April 13, 2022• Brett Poorman received the DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Poorman, of Sullivan, is a three-time DAISY Award recipient. He was nominated to receive his most recent DAISY Award by a patient’s family member, hospital officials said. In the nomination form, the patient’s daughter wrote, “Brett was a great comfort to me and my siblings when our father died [following serious illness]. Brett was with my dad, holding his hand, as he passed away peacefully. There are no words to express what that meant to us, knowing our dad was not alone.” … Read More

LLC Foundation Receives Largest Cash Gift to Date

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•April 13, 2022• The Lake Land College Foundation recently received its largest cash gift in the history of the organization. The $1.7 million gift was donated to benefit Shelby county students from the Cecil Paul and Marjorie Wilson Davis Estate. “This transformative gift will positively impacts hundreds of students’ lives from Shelby County through traditional scholarships, dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities,” Executive Director for College Advancement Christi Donsbach said. Cecil Paul and Marjorie Wilson Davis were very involved in their communities and professions and wanted to be able to give back by creating opportunities for Shelby County residents to … Read More