Obituaries 9-8-2021: Terry Brown
Terry Brown Terry L. Brown, 78, of Mattoon, passed away at 7:09 a.m., Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. … Read More
County Board Legislative Committee Recommends Changes To Cannabis Ordinance
•September 8, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board Legislative Committee met Friday, September 3, and voted to recommend changes to the cannabis business establishments ordinance to the board. According to county board chairman Dave McCabe, they were required by state ordinance to pass an ordinance relative to allowing or prohibiting cannabis businesses by December 2019. Will Bates, who owns Central Roofing and Central Storage Solutions in Sullivan, began pursuing craft grower and dispensary licenses about seven months ago. He said their main goal is to do the craft grow only in Moultrie County and not the … Read More
Obituaries 9-8-2021: Nicholas Collins
Nicholas Collins Nicholas “Nick” B. Collins, 42, of Roach, Missouri, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Dora “Alice” Hicks
Dora “Alice” Hicks Dora “Alice” Hicks, 94, Petersburg, formerly from Windsor, passed away 4:30 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, IL. Graveside services will be held 1:30 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2021, for family and friends at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, IL. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, is in care of the arrangements. Alice was born July 19, 1927, in Moultrie County, the daughter of Fred and Merle (Fleming) Baker. She married Edward Everett Buxton in 1947; he preceded her in death in 1973. She later married William … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Linda G. Boomer
Linda G. Boomer, 54, of Bethany, passed away 11:20 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Burial will be in the Macon County Memorial Park, Decatur. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Linda was born March 28, 1966, in Decatur; the daughter of Patrick F. Boomer and Ruth (Pearce) Boomer. She was a member of the Maranatha Faith Family … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Terry Brown
Terry Brown Terry L. Brown, 78, of Mattoon, passed away at 7:09 a.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021, in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Mattoon with Pastor Mark Bjornbak officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice or to the family. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Brown was born December 9, 1942, in Mattoon, … Read More
Obituaries 9-1-2021: Deatra Griffiths
Deatra Griffiths Deatra Ann Griffiths, 74, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021. Deatra was born in Lovington, April 5, 1947, to Berton Deller Meadows and Mary Louise (Napier) Meadows. She married Ralph Griffiths, her husband of 27 years, on January 26, 1979, and in March 1982, they moved to Corpus Christi, Texas. … Read More
Orchestra Performance Season
•September 1, 2021• The Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra (MDSO) has announced plans to resume in-person concerts for the 2021-22 performance season. Under the direction of Dr. William McClain, the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra is an ensemble comprised of faculty, hired professionals and is open to students who successfully audition for the Millikin University School of Music. Membership in the MDSO places a high demand on students who gain hands-on experience by playing side-by-side with faculty and other professionals in a nurturing environment. “Music can bring us all together and continues to serve as an important and relevant factor in our lives,” McClain … Read More
Improve Your Tree Identification Skills
•September 1, 2021• Master Gardener and Master Naturalist volunteers of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby Counties will host tree identification walks this fall. Sessions are free and open to the public. Participants can attend one or all three classes, and space is limited. University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Sarah Vogel will lead the walks and discuss characteristics of trees and how to use them for identification. “Our volunteers are glad to offer these opportunities to the public,” says program coordinator Jenny Lee, “it’s a great way to discover more about the natural world around us.” … Read More
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground for New Build
•September 1, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity broke ground on their 31st build Sunday. Tammy Martin and her sons Trey and Timothy were selected for this home. Tammy is a single mother and native of Sullivan. She has worked in the local high school cafeteria for seven years. Trey and Timothy are autistic. The boys enjoy watching Disney movies and spending time with their grandpa Ron Martin. Tammy has rented homes for many years, and home ownership appeared to be an unrealistic dream. … Read More