Senator Chapin Rose Speaks at ALAH District School Board Meeting

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•September 1, 2021• by Ariana Cherry NP Writer Senator Chapin Rose made an appearance at the most recent ALAH School Board meeting and spoke about his plan for pursuing a class action lawsuit regarding Governor Pritzker’s latest mask mandates for all schools in Illinois. “The mask isn’t an issue, Rose said, “I am a lawyer, but I am not allowed to give legal advice,” he noted. Rose related that he has buckets of schools who have decided not to comply with the recent mask mandate, have been threatened that their funding will be taken away and will not be able … Read More

Remember When? 9-1-2021

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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

SHS Spanish Teacher Receives Recognition of Excellence Award

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•September 1, 2021• “Learning should be fun! I strive to put emotion, passion and laughter into my classroom setting,” stated SHS Spanish teacher Patricia King, who recently received the Recognition of Excellence Award from the Regional Office of Education #11. According to the ROE #11 website, the award recognizes teachers who have “modeled excellence in education” and who are “exceptionally skillful and dedicated individuals who have the respect and admiration of students, parents, and co-workers.” Those selected “also play active and useful roles within their communities as well as schools; often distinguishing themselves as leaders. Their most important quality is … Read More

Facts for Families: Ease Your Way Back Into School Routines

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•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

White Awards Over $18 Million in Public Library Aid Grants

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•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