ALAH High School Holds Commencement For Class of 2021

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•June 9, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School held commencement for the 71 members of the class of 2021, Saturday, May 29, on the football field. The motto for the class of 2021 is this quote by Vince Lombardi, “Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection, we can catch excellence.” Senior Class President Jack Martin said that perfection is not the word to describe the last 15 months. “We are leaving this high school after an entire year of being fully masked and fully distanced, but we must be fully confident moving forward,” he said. … Read More

Prairie’s Edge Master Naturalists to Host Pollinator Week Walks

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•June 9, 2021• To celebrate our native pollinators during National Pollinator Week, the local Master Naturalist group will host a variety of walks and presentations. Learn about native pollinators, and flowering and host plants with Master Naturalist Kathryn Bulver during a series of guided pollinator walks at several local natural sites. We’ll start each walk with a short presentation on pollination and pollinators, then head out to see what we can find! Interested in learning about our native bee species and how they live; including how you can buy or make a bee bath or bee houses? Join Master Naturalist … Read More

Lawmakers Pass Follow-Up Criminal Justice Bill

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•June 9, 2021• By Raymon Troncoso Capitol News Illinois The General Assembly this week passed legislation addressing lingering concerns from law enforcement about a massive criminal justice reform omnibus passed earlier this year. Introduced by Chicago Democratic Sen. Elgie Sims, an amendment to House Bill 3443 would act as trailer legislation for the SAFE-T Act, a major criminal justice reform backed by the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus that was signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker in February. That measure mandated body cameras and changed use-of-force guidelines for law enforcement, created a new police certification system, expanded detainee rights and … Read More

2021 Theme Announced For Illinois And Du Quoin State Fairs

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•June 9, 2021• A message of unity will be the theme throughout the fairgrounds in Springfield and Du Quoin this summer. “One Illinois” is the theme which will be showcased throughout the 2021 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs. “One Illinois” is aimed at uniting Illinoisans after COVID-19 led to the cancellations of both fairs in 2020. “Illinois’ proud agricultural tradition has long been the force that drives our state forward, and the last 18 months have been no different. In March of 2020, when the world seemed to come to a halt, our state’s number one industry kept right … Read More

Windsor HS Scholarship Winners

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•June 9, 2021• Windsor High School held graduation on Sunday, May 23. During the ceremony several scholarships were awarded to graduates. Windsor/Gays Jr Women’s Club Scholarship: Jessica Rauch, Kimberly Henon, Adilyn McCray, Haley Beck, Trinity Shupe Garrett Baldrich Post #725 American Legion Scholarship: Candice Colclasure … Read More

Facts for Families: Stress Reduction

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•June 9, 2021• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Since we are still acknowledging Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to share a little bit about mindful movement. Mindfulness is defined as an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment. Practicing mindfulness can happen in many ways including types of breathing, visualization, using our senses, practicing gratitude and even through movement! Mindful movement is an effective way to reduce stress and its physical consequences. When we are moving intentionally, we’re changing the shape of our body which in turn, can impact how we are feeling. … Read More

2021 Okaw Valley High School Scholarships

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•June 9, 2021• Clarence Bixler American Legion Post #409, Findlay Sons of the American Legion, & Findlay Ladies Auxiliary Scholarship — Carleigh Bobbett & Preston Ozier $500 each Bethany Sons of the American Legion — Delaney Johnson $1000 Sullivan American Legion Post #68 – Delaney Johnson $1000 per year for 4 years Stephen A. Baker Scholarship- Ciera Perry $250 Wayne Shoemaker Memorial Scholarship — Ciera Perry $1000 & Preston Ozier $500 … Read More

Remember When? 6-9-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan school board sold Powers School, the now unused elementary school property, at auction for $54,000 to Yoder Farm Drainage. Larry Yoder said that he bought it as an investment. Yoder Farm Drainage previously purchased the old Lowe elementary school. The effort to find a home for an animal control facility was stymied once again when Moultrie County Board members defeated a motion to purchase Dr. Jason James’ small animal clinic to house it. … Read More