•November 24, 2021• Sparrows Unlimited is a non-profit organization that was started to help families in Lovington who were in need of a hand up during Christmas. Each year the organization holds an auction, this year, the auction will be held December 4 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Donations are still being accepted at the East End, they may be dropped off Monday through Saturday. … Read More
•November 24, 2021• When cooking or baking at home, few things can prove as frustrating as preparing a dish only to realize you’re missing a key item from the ingredients list. Such realizations often force cooks to stop what they’re doing and make emergency trips to a nearby grocery store. That can delay dinner time or make cooks feel rushed when they ultimately return from the store. But what if there was a way to substitute ingredients without risking flavor? Thankfully, there is. … Read More
•November 24, 2021• With winter bearing down and snow starting to appear in the forecast, the Illinois Department of Transportation is debuting an improved winter road conditions map on its popular Getting Around Illinois website. “Illinois winters are notorious for changing quickly and drastically, sometimes over just a few miles. These improvements to Getting Around Illinois will give travelers information that’s more reliable and more local,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “I urge you to bookmark and regularly check this valuable resource to help you stay safe and prepared throughout the winter.” … Read More
•November 24, 2021• The Illinois Commerce Commission wants low-income customers struggling to afford their electric and natural gas utility bills to be aware of changes in state law that offer relief from deposit and late payment fees, and clarifies who is eligible for these new consumer protection benefits. “Late payment fees and deposits for service or reconnection can be barriers to affordability for low-income customers who are already finding it difficult to pay their utility bills, putting access to essential utility services farther out-of-reach for some residential customers. Removing these fees and deposits will make it easier for low-income customers … Read More
•November 24, 2021• The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced on Monday that in the coming weeks, unemployment insurance benefit payments will no longer be made by debit card. Beginning December 27, 2021, claimants who defaulted to a debit card option as their preferred method of payment will begin receiving paper checks instead of the benefits being placed on a debit card. The Department will continue to make benefit payments as normal to those claimants who chose to receive them via direct deposit. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Nov. 29 – Sausage Gravy, Hash Rounds, Orange Juice, Sautéed Mushrooms,, Onions & Bell Pepper, Biscuit Nov. 30 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Brown Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Cranberry Salad, Whole Grain Wheat Dec. 1 – Beef Tortellini, Peas, Carrots, Tropical Fruit Salad, Bread Dec. 2 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/White Gravy, Nantucket Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat Dec. 3 – Goulash, Seasoned Greens, Pineapple Chunks, Whole Grain Dinner Roll … Read More
•November 24, 2021• The Okaw Valley girls basketball team traveled to the Pana Turkey Tournament last Friday to take on Central A&M. The Timberwolves were unable to overcome a low scoring first half and fell 45-41. Junior Bailey Bennett led the team wi 17 points, Senior Mia Harris knocked down a couple three pointers on her way to ten points and Lexi Bartimus, a Junior, chipped in seven. Rounding out the scoring were Sophomore Rissa Montgomery with six and Junior Reagan Reedy with a made free throw.. … Read More
•November 24, 2021• Sullivan jumped out to an earlier first quarter lead over Maroa on Tuesday, November 16 and held on for the 53-46 win. Izzy Hay scored 13 of her team high 17 in that quarter helping the Lady Redskins take the 23-9 lead. … Read More
•November 24, 2021• Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash. Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use. Wrap it up promptly … Read More