Several Positions in Need of Filling in ALAH School District

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•March 2, 2022• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Several visitors filled the room at the ALAH School District board meeting held February 16. Some of those visitors included Ed Collar, the new Economic Developer for Simply Arthur and the members of the Facility Team. Collar gave the board a brief history about how Simply Arthur was started and exactly what the organization does. He commented on what a wonderful community Arthur is as well as its school district. “In all my years, I’ve never seen what school districts have had to deal with in the last two years. Thank-you for … Read More

Commissioner Sherwood Presents Options for Project

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•March 2, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer During Monday’s meeting of the Sullivan City Council, Commissioner Abbey Sherwood presented two possible options for a new city building project. She said they are down to two options in terms of build and location. There is a teardown and rebuild of a two-story building with an elevator at the current location near the square. It would be $125,000-$150,000 for an elevator. “This option would put limitations on our needs and potential,” she said. The other option is a one-level building with the building going north into the old Jibby’s lot. There … Read More

Post Prom Seeking Donations

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•March 2, 2022• Sullivan High School Post Prom is Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the Sullivan Elementary School from 11:00pm-4:00am and parents of Class of 2023 are in the process of organizing activities. Post Prom is open to all eligible Prom students whether they attend or not. Post Prom committee is asking for monetary donations, gift cards or gift certificates or products from local businesses to be used for activities and prizes at the event. Monetary donations can be mailed to: Sullivan High School Attn: Class of 2023 Post Prom 725 N Main St, Sullivan, IL 61951. Make checks payable … Read More

Registration for Quilt Show

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•March 2, 2022• The Decatur Quilters Guild Quilt Fest will be held on April 8 & 9. If you are a quilter and would like to show your quilts, please join us at this judged show. Registrations for quilts is now open and you may enter your quilt by contacting Rita Ham at 217-972-6629 or visiting the website at www.decaturquiltersguild.com. The show will be Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9, 2022 at the Decatur Civic Center, downtown Decatur. The Guild will share proceeds from the event with Macon County Historical Museum. … Read More

Lorenson Scholarship

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•March 2, 2022• The Robert and Leila Lorenson Scholarship is available for graduates of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School. Applications can be obtained on the ALAH website. April 1 is the deadline for high school graduates and June 1 is the deadline for postsecondary students. … Read More

Spaghetti Dinner

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•March 2, 2022• The Moultrie County Democratic Central Committee will be having a spaghetti dinner on Friday, March 25 at the Sullivan American Legion. Doors open at 5 pm and speakers start at 6:30 pm. Speakers will be state and local including Andy Manar. Cost is $10 per person and vets and kids eat free. … Read More

Drive Thru Dinner

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•March 2, 2022• There will be a drive thru dinner fundraiser for OV scholarships/blessings on Monday, March 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the Findlay American Legion. Tickets are $10 in advance. Ticket sales end on Friday, March 18. Meal includes homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and Texas sheet cake. For tickets contact Chris Coventry at 217-273-8529, Dave Brooks at 217-273-2425 or Pat Brooks at 217-273-2421. Dinner is sponsored by the Legion/Auxiliary/Sons of the Legion. … Read More

Signs of Winter Lawn Damage

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•February 23, 2022• Snow-covered lawns can be pretty, but heavy snowfall can contribute to winter lawn damage. Mother Nature can be harsh on a lawn, and it’s up to homeowners to nurse their lawns back to health after they endure the elements. That’s often the case when winter ends and homeowners uncover signs of damage to their lawns. Homeowners cannot begin to repair winter lawn damage until they learn to identify it, and the following are some telltale signs that winter took a harsh toll on a landscape. … Read More

New Retailers Come on Board for SNAP Recipients

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•February 23, 2022• Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved retailers Sam’s Club and Meijer Grocery for SNAP online purchasing. With these additions, Illinois LINK card users can now purchase groceries online through eleven retail chains across the state. … Read More