•July 14, 2021• Emmanuel White, 18, of Decatur has been charged with Armed Violence, Possession of a Stolen Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Stolen/Converted Motor Vehicle, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Defacing Identification Marks on a Firearm related to an incident which occurred on June 27, 2021, in rural Moultrie County. … Read More
•July 14, 2021• The Findlay Walleye Festival 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, in memory of Angela Marie Diss, will be held on Saturday, July 24 at 11 am at Findlay Park. There are three divisions, division one is for participants entering 5th, 6th and 7th grade; division two is for participants entering 8th, 9th, and 11th grades; and division 3 is a new bragging rights division for participants entering 11th grade through adults. Division 1 & 2 winners will receive medals. Entry form, waiver and $75 fee must be received by Thursday, July 22. Make checks payable to Findlay Walleye … Read More
•July 14, 2021• Clint A. Hector, 37, of Sullivan, has been sentenced to ten years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections. At a hearing on July 8, 2021, Judge Jeremy Richey accepted a plea in which Hector pled guilty to the offense of: Criminal Damage to Property (Damage in Excess $10,000 but not in Excess of $100,000), a Class 3 Felony, Moultrie County case 20-CF-71 … Read More
•July 14, 2021• Marrowbone Library in Bethany will be having a program on Thursday, July 22 at 1 pm by the Douglas-Hart Nature Center which is called “Plant A Rainbow. The library is located at 216 W. Main in Bethany. … Read More
•July 14, 2021• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging new Illinois hunting and trapping license buyers to apply early during application periods for a number of IDNR permits for the 2021-22 hunting seasons. … Read More
•July 14, 2021• A research team from the University of Illinois is looking for participants for the WITS Wellness Research Study. Any person 50 years and older who has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is eligible. Participants can receive up to $60 for their participation in the study. The study will include 12 weekly health and wellness sessions at various locations across the state including ones in Tuscola and Mattoon. The sessions will be fun, with interactive discussions and pen and paper activities on topics such as healthy eating, managing stress, improving sleep, and more. “This is … Read More
•July 14, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer A new local business that is veteran owned has a goal to help homeowners in their time of need. Jay and Selina Clark, both Army veterans, have founded All American Storm Team. Their business makes sure insurance policy holders are protected should a disaster happen such as a tornado, flood, wildfire, house fire or hurricane or even something as simple as a roof leak. They both used to work in the insurance industry and one day decided that they needed to do some other kind of work. They both have insurance and … Read More