News Progress

25 Years Ago This Week The Moultrie County Regional Planning Commission approved the proposed Schable Acres subdivision east of Sullivan. The recommendation was sent to the Moultrie County Board for approval. The Schable Acres subdivision was to be developed by First National Bank of Sullivan Trust 689 and was to consist of 15 lots surrounded by a cul-de-sac. Concerns were raised over drainage. Arthur-Lovington opened their football season at LOVC rival Hume-Shiloh. The Knights beat the Raiders 36-14. … Read More

•September 1, 2021• by Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator With school fast approaching, I thought this would be a great article to share that was written by Extension Educator Chelsey Byers. Chelsey says: Summertime for kids usually means fewer routines, later nights, and sleeping in more than during the school year. However, there are signs everywhere to show us that school is just around the corner. It is evident by the store ads, the school supplies that are spilling out into the middle aisles of our local stores, and by seeing August on our calendars. With the school year beginning … Read More

•September 1, 2021• Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY21 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants totaling $18.1 million to 638 public libraries serving almost 12 million patrons. Libraries in our area and the grants they are being awarded are: Arthur Public Library District, $8,283.60; Marrowbone Public Library District, $3,877.78; Lovington Public Library District, $2,718.43; Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, $6,549.00 and Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library District, $2,174.15. … Read More