Sullivan Loses to Meridian in Football, Posts Win in Volleyball

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•March 24, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports This past week, the Sullivan/Okaw Valley football and volleyball teams kicked off what should have been their fall season sports. The Redskin football and volleyball teams each competed against a Central Illinois Conference foe, the Meridian Hawks. Football The football team hosted Meridian at Victory Field Friday night. Sullivan fell behind 6-0 with about five minutes left in the first quarter when the Meridian quarterback kept the ball for a seven-yard rushing touchdown. The Hawks extended their lead to 22-14 at halftime. Sullivan/Okaw Valley battled back and cut the lead to 28-21 … Read More

Hometown Love Collecting Donations

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•March 24, 2021• Hometown Love will be collecting monetary donations in downtown Lovington on Saturday, March 27 from 9 am to 11 am. Proceeds will be used to beautify Lovington, one home at a time. Hometown Love is a group of local citizens willing to work and help you regain the beauty of your home. They are neighbors helping neighbors. There are properties in the community that could use some TLC. By creating an inviting, attractive community, their hope is to attract homeowners and businesses. Hometown Love will mow, trim and cleanup yards. They will also be awarding a Most … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry

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•March 24, 2021• University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 14 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. You must sign up before April 6 by calling 217-855-5616 during business hours … Read More

Master Naturalists Announce Field Day of Learning

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•March 24, 2021• Submitted by Jenny Lee, Master Gardener/Master Naturalist Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Coles County Local Master Naturalists want to inspire you to get outside and appreciate Illinois’ natural beauty. Join us for our Field Day of Learning on Saturday, April 10, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Come learn about the many species of butterflies found in Coles County, the seventeen varieties of turtles in Illinois, and the many beautiful spring wildflowers that grow in Illinois. … Read More

Marrowbone BBQ Competition

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•March 24, 2021• Ten Bones on the Marrowbone friendly bbq competition will be on Saturday, March 27 starting at 10 a.m. in downtown Bethany. Competition will be KCBS rules and wood source cooking only. $40 entrance fee and blind judging. Vending will be available at the event with live entertainment by Pizzazz. 50% of the proceeds will go to the winner and 50% of proceeds to Bethany Fire Department for rescue equipment. Contact Curt Robinson at 217-521-4920 or Tori Clark at 217-460-0127 to join the competition. … Read More

Stay Safe As You Enter The Fields

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•March 24, 2021• Farm equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions may bring added challenges around power lines. As farmers prepare to enter the fields for planting, Safe Electricity urges everyone working in the agricultural field to be alert to the dangers of working near overhead power lines, poles and other electrical equipment. Cody Conrady’s story Before you think it could never happen to you, consider electrical accident survivor Cody Conrady’s experience. He shares what happened to him in an … Read More

Stay Safe On Wet Roadways All Year Long

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•March 24, 2021• Weather plays a role in driver safety regardless of what time of year it may be. From wind and rain to snow and ice, travelers routinely navigate roads when conditions are far from ideal. Wet roadways are a common occurrence. The automotive resource AAA advises that wet pavement contributes to nearly 1.2 million traffic accidents each year. Many crashes occur when drivers do not recognize the need to change their driving habits in wet conditions. Mastering driving techniques on slick, water-logged roads can help motorists avoid accidents and injuries. See and be seen Before they even get … Read More

Grain Bin Safety Event is March 29 to April 2

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•March 24, 2021• Each year, more than 20 agricultural workers in the U.S. die in grain bin accidents, and the number of fatalities is increasing. Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week https://standup4grainsafety.org/ is an annual event that promotes awareness, education, and training on grain bin safety. This year, Stand Up 4 Grain Safety Week takes place online March 29 through April 2. Daily sessions from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CDT include video presentations, supplementary materials, and other resources. … Read More