2025 Moultrie County tentative multiplier announced

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•November 26, 2025• Moultrie County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g., school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……….85

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The Howling Wilderness•November 26, 2025• by Janet Roney The yelping black and white fur ball sliding down our bedroom window screen woke us from a sound sleep. Our farm dog was trying to jump into the room with us, something he had never done before. “Ernie Bob! Stop that!” I yelled as he bounced off the screen a second time and landed in a whimpering ball under the bush beneath the window. Then, I saw movement on the other side of the bush. A large coyote, with two more behind him, had locked his eyes on Ernie Bob, ready for … Read More

Trojans halt Knights quest for championship

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•November 26, 2025• by E. Scott England The Maroa-Forsyth Trojans are known around Illinois football for their domination. Head coach Josh Jostes has been with the Trojans since 2000. By his seventh year, he had led his team to an undefeated championship season. Since then, the Trojans have found their way to eight additional title games, collecting one more championship while falling short in the big game the other seven times. Jostes’ record over the 26 years stands at 247-67. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond on the other hand has never reached the championship. The furthest they have made it prior to this year … Read More

ALAH School Board reviews building options, approves tentative tax levy

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•November 26, 2025• by Ariana R Cherry The ALAH School Board received updates on the district’s ongoing high school building project during its regular meeting this past week, including a review of three potential design options that will soon require board direction. Representatives from BLDD Architects and CORE Construction—architect Damien Schlitt and construction manager Britt Steffen—attended the meeting to share progress on planning the new high school facility. After a two-day feedback process involving teachers and students, three building options were presented, with square footage ranging from approximately 48,000 to 58,000 square feet. While the layouts differ, all three prioritize … Read More

A Look Back: 11-26-2025

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2015 “The checkbook currently has $7,169, 575.50 and all the funds are in the black,” stated Superintendent Ken Schwengel at the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond School Board meeting. “The state aid payments are scheduled through December 20, but after the first of the year, I am not sure what will happen,” he stated. “We’ve not received 90% of the property taxes and have not received any incentive funding yet,” he added. Varsity Scholastic Bowl had a tough night against the leaders of the CIC in St. Theresa and Warrensburg-Latham. The first match against W-L ended in a loss, 180-230. Grace Mauck led the … Read More

Winter Coat Drive

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•November 26, 2025• The Giving Place, in conjunction with Allied Capital Title, is holding a winter coat drive. They are accepting clean, gently worn, or new winter coats as well as other winter gear. Drop off locations are at Allied Capital Title between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 18 W Harrison Street in Sullivan, or The Giving Place between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., at 1102 W Jackson Street, Sullivan.  These coats are available for anyone in Moultrie County or the ALAH School District. If you need a coat, come to Allied Capital Title during business hours. … Read More

Christmas in the Park

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•November 26, 2025• The Lovington Working Women’s Collective will host their annual Christmas in the Park event on Saturday, November 29th, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Tom Conn Park in Lovington. The community is invited to join in as they kick off the holiday season with an afternoon filled with festive cheer, community spirit, and magical moments for all ages. This event is free and open to the public. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit to celebrate the season with the Lovington community. … Read More

Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary present Veterans Day art, essay awards

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•November 26, 2025• Front row L-R: Millie Hendry, Erin Woolridge, Sadie Meadows, River Polley, Claire Kursell, and Becky Lawson. Back row: Tina Bolsen, Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary President; Ruth Keown, and Mike Keown. The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 presented awards for its 2025 Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest at their Veterans Day Dinner on November 7th. Club Vice President Ruth Keown, Sgt. at Arms and contest coordinator Becky Lawson, and Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Board Member Mike Keown gave out trophies to junior Claire Kursell (1st place 11th/12th grade art and Best in Show); sophomore River … Read More

Windsor Wonderland

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•November 26, 2025• The W.H.A.T. civic group invites everyone to celebrate the season at Windsor Wonderland, happening Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. This much-anticipated holiday tradition is packed with festive activities and free fun for all ages. The evening begins with the Golf Cart and ATV Lighted Parade, a vibrant spectacle of illuminated vehicles spreading holiday cheer. Parade participants will line up at the Windsor High School parking lot at 4:30 p.m., with the parade kicking off at 4:45 p.m. The procession will culminate at the Community Christmas Tree, where the tree lighting ceremony will officially launch … Read More

‘Greenery and Glitter’ holiday workshop

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•November 26, 2025• On Saturday, December 13th, Mo-Do 4-H will be holding a “Greenery and Glitter” event at the Arthur United Methodist Church, 128 E Illinois Street in Arthur, at 10:30 a.m., running until noon. All are invited to attend, whether 4-H or not. This event is for children aged Pre-K to 18. Activities include making a holiday greenery centerpiece (floriculture project related). Also available are the following make-and-take stations: clay snowman, pine cone decorating, nature craft, numerous ornament painting options, chemistry fun with bath bomb making, and a choose-your-own 4-H-themed ornament to take home. There will also be a … Read More