Year End Review: Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022

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•December 29, 2021• January 6 Doug Booker was sworn in as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. The first babies of 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital were born to two Bethany couples. Carson and Rosario Hiser of Bethany had their child Luke Martin on January 1 at 7:25 pm. Tiffany and Shaun Cotner of Bethany had their child Harrison Cotner at 7:20 am on January 1. Sullivan resident Dawnaya Key authored her first book Tomate. January 13 Courtyard Estates of Sullivan, Supportive Living, made it possible for tenants to “hug” their loved ones even in the … Read More

Lake Land College Broadcasting Club holds Successful Food Drive

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•December 29, 2021• The Broadcasting Club at Lake Land College recently collected several boxes of non-perishable food items to donate to the Lake Land College Laker Food Pantry. “Nobody should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from, and being a part of a community that takes care of their own is really one of the best parts of being a Laker,” Broadcasting Club President Stephanie Sample said. “I’m honored to have been able to participate and support the wonderful work that our food pantry is doing. I’m hoping that more people can become aware of its … Read More

Early Deadline

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•December 29, 2021• There is an early deadline for news and advertising for the January 5, 2022 issue of the News Progress and the January 6, 2022 of the Fish Wrap. Deadlines for these issues is Thursday, December 30 at Noon. … Read More

Introducing Kids to the Joys of Cooking and Baking

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•December 29, 2021• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator I personally am not one to spend much time in the kitchen, but realize that it can have many benefits for children and their families – especially during the holidays. I would like to share this article by Extension Educator Amy Henschen that talks about all the benefits and how/when to have children help in the kitchen. Amy says: one of my favorite holiday traditions is my annual family baking day. Ever since I learned how to bake in 4-H, I’ve gotten together at least once every winter with family to … Read More