Obituaries 1-26-2022: Aaron Settle Sr.
Aaron Settle Sr. Aaron Charles Settle, Sr., 48, of Decatur, passed away at 12:05 a.m., Friday, January 21, 2022, at his home in Decatur. … Read More
Obituaries 1-26-2022: George Rutledge
George Rutledge George W. Rutledge, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Obituaries 1-26-2022: Bill Puyear
Bill Puyear Bill Puyear, 87, of Dalton City, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in his residence. … Read More
Heating Equipment and Carbon Monoxide Safety
•January 26, 2022• Cold winter winds continue to bring a chill to the state meaning many Illinoisans will be turning up their thermostats to stay warm for the rest of the winter season. This also brings an increased risk for home fires and carbon monoxide incidents. Unlike smoke, carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas only detectable by special devices and CO alarms. The Office of the State Fire Marshal encourages residents to have their furnaces checked, change furnace filters and to make sure carbon monoxide (CO) and smoke detectors are functioning properly. … Read More
2022 Illinois Tax Filing Season Began Jan. 24
•January 26, 2022• The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) began accepting 2021 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 24, 2022, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting federal individual income tax returns. “We encourage taxpayers to file their taxes electronically and choose direct deposit, as early as possible in the tax season, to ensure the fastest processing and issuance of any refunds,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “Taxpayers may file their electronic returns for free with MyTax Illinois, our free online account management program. Electronic filing is also available through third party software or … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Millikin University to host Panel Discussion on Human Trafficking Education
•January 26, 2022• The Human Trafficking Research Lab at Millikin University is partnering with the Set Free Movement-Macon County to host the 5th annual panel discussion for Human Trafficking Awareness Month entitled “Human Trafficking Education.” The panel discussion will be held on Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at 6 p.m. in the Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Room located on the 3rd floor of the University Commons on Millikin University’s campus. The event is free and open to the public. … Read More
Facts for Families: Foods for Better Health
•January 26, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Happy New Year! I thought it might be good to kick off the year with an article about healthy eating since so many resolutions are related to that topic. This article is from Extension Educator Kristin Bogdonas and explains why eating certain colored foods are good for us. Kristin says: The function of Anthocyanins in Plants: · Colored pigments in plants are produced to protect them from pathogens, predators, and climate conditions. · They attract pollinators and act as antifeedants (adversely affects insects when eaten) and phytoalexins (inhibit the growth of … Read More
Remember When? 1-26-2022
25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan native and swimming champion Seth Dunscomb passed away after collapsing at swimming practice. He was 21. He was attending the University of Kansas and was the co-captain of the Kansas men’s swimming and diving teams. … Read More
Miller Barn to be Disassembled, Moved
•January 26, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A local barn will be disassembled, moved to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center and reassembled later in the year. The Miller barn, built in 1879, is in its original condition including the threshing floor and grain bins; however, there is a concrete floor which was put in the south end of the barn in 1954. The barn will be moved, fully repaired and restored. The plan is to start disassembling the barn Monday, January 31 and to have it down in four to five days. … Read More