•February 16, 2022• The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 3 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the high school, 301 East Columbia St. in Arthur. To register go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by date to schedule an appointment. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• The Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves put up a good fight against Nokomis last Wednesday, February 9, but ultimately fell 61-41. Two Timberwolves reached double digits in scoring. Rissa Montgomery led the team with twelve and Mia Harris dropped in eleven. Montgomery nailed three three pointers and went 3-4 from the line and Harris also drained a three and went 4-6 from the line. Lexi Bartimus hit two threes for her six points, Reagan Reedy contributed five, Bailey Bennett four and Megan Roley hit a three of her own. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• Applications are now available for the 2022 Irrevocable Scholarship program which offers one $1,000 four year, annually renewable scholarship. The scholarship is open to high school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68. You may request a copy of the application packet from your high school counselor, contact the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at 217-728-4612 or Michael Keown, secretary, Irrevocable Scholarship Trust at 217-855-1949. Application deadline is March 23, 2022. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Dr. Kurt Dearnbarger of Decatur was to establish a practice in Lovington that spring. The Lovington Area Development Committee was working with Decatur Family Practice, the medical group with which Dearnbarger was affiliated, to equip the Lovington Medical Center with instruments necessary to establish a family practice. Jeremy Hawyer, who was a pressman at the News Progress, and his friend Ryan Fayhee tried out the Jacksonville Florida Police Department’s “Rider Program.” On the eve of New Year’s Eve they went on a ride along with separate officers from 5 pm to 3 am. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• The upcoming 12th annual Spring into Gardening event will offer gardening education speakers, a silent auction, and a sales booth to help community members start the growing season. The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby counties will present this workshop from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at Broadway Christian Church, 1205 S. Ninth St., in Mattoon. The doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in. The cost for the event is $30 per person, including resources and refreshments. Master Gardener volunteers plan and present Spring into Gardening … Read More
Tracy Bandy Tracy Laverne Bandy, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 6:56 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at his home in Bethany. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• Sullivan hosted Senior Night against a tough St. Teresa team last Thursday and came away with the victory 42-33. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• 7th Grade High Honors: Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Elizabeth Cloe, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Landon Purcell, Ty Welsh. 7th Grade Honor Roll: Paisley Montgomery 8th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Patton Voris. 8th Grade Honor Roll: Seth Rincker, Branson Tingley. … Read More
Kevin Elder Kevin Eugene Elder, 55, of Lovington, passed away at 4:52 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. … Read More
•February 16, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board passed ordinances authorizing the Moultrie County treasurer to issue checks for the first round of American Rescue Plan Act funds that the county received. Receiving money in this round were Bethany American Legion Post #507 $14,000; Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity $46,800; Lovington American Legion Post #429 $5,000; Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. $30,000; Sullivan American Legion Post #68 $25,000; Sullivan Lions Club $14,000; Lovington Fire Department $89,449; Bethany Fire and Ambulance District $150,000; Sullivan Fire Protection District $208,000 and Moultrie County Counseling Center $350,000. … Read More