Harold Phelps Harold E. Phelps, 82, of Lovington, passed away at his residence at 9 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2021. A celebration of Harold’s life was held at First Church of God Family Life Center in Lovington at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 14. Burial was in Keller Cemetery with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post 429. Assisting with the arrangements was Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Traxler officiated. … Read More
•March 17, 2021• The Strasburg Lions Club will host their All You Can Eat fish fry on Friday, March 26 from 4:30 – 7 pm at the Strasburg Community Center (1/2 block east of Marathon Gas Station). Dine in and carry out options will be available. The following will be the menu: AYCE Fish, Scallop Potatoes, Applesauce & Drink: $10 8 pc Shrimp, Scallop Potatoes, Applesauce & Drink: $10 Kids Under 12: AYCE Fish, Scallop Potatoes, Applesauce & Drink: $5 Kids Under 12: 4 pc Shrimp, Scallop Potatoes, Applesauce & Drink: $5 Proceeds go to help the hearing and visually … Read More
•March 17, 2021• Dr. James (Jamie) Lehman received the American Association of Swine Veterinarians’ Technical Services/Allied Industry Veterinarian of the Year Award March 2 during the association’s 52nd Annual Meeting, held virtually. Established in 2008, the award recognizes swine industry veterinarians who have demonstrated an unusual degree of proficiency and effectiveness in delivery of veterinary service to their companies and their clients, as well as given tirelessly in service to the AASV and the swine industry. Lehman was introduced to veterinary medicine as a sophomore in high school after being hired by Dr. Jason James as a janitor and kennel worker … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Pediatrician Susan Mangahas gives new meaning to the term “family doctor.” Born in the Phillippines, she is the daughter of two physicians and sister of another. Dr. Felicitas Aguila, her mother, practices pediatrics in the Phillippines. Her father, Dr. Sosepatro Aguila, is a surgeon. Her sister, Dr. Maria Aguila-Manalo, practices pediatrics in Morton Grove. Her husband, Edmund Mangahas, is completing his residency in anesthesiology at Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago. Susan Mangahas just joined the staff at the Sullivan Family Care Center at Field-Wright Medical Facility. … Read More
•March 17, 2021• The Illinois Amish Heritage Center located 3 miles east of Arthur and six miles west of Arcola and I-57, will begin its fifth year by moving the historical Miller Amish German schoolhouse to the IAHC site on Friday, March 26. The one hundred year old schoolhouse was built about 1920 and was located two miles west of Arthur on Illinois Route 133. The school was moved in 2011 to the Miller farm two miles further west where it was preserved in its original historical condition by Karen Miller, whose father and grandfather taught in the school. … Read More
•March 17, 2021• The Sullivan Police Dept. will hold an unclaimed bicycle auction on Monday, March 22, at noon. Bikes will not be available for inspection and will be auctioned as-is. The auction will be held at the police department located at 307 S. Van Buren St., Sullivan. … Read More
•March 17, 2021• Standerfer Racing will have a race party on Saturday, March 27 at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL-32. Social hour starts at 5 pm, taco bar at 6 pm and auction at 7 pm. Cost is $10 per person at the door and free for children 12 and under. There will be an auction, raffles and 50/50. No outside drinks allowed, cash bar. … Read More
A.D. Birt A. D. Birt, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in his residence. According to his wishes, there will not be any services. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More
•March 17, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board approved eliminating the highway department paying rent for space in the courthouse for fiscal year 2022 and beyond. “For many years the highway department has paid rent for their space here in the courthouse,” County Board Chairman Dave McCabe said. “We’re in a position now that we don’t need that additional revenue.” Cassie Yoder of Cass Concepts addressed the board concerning the digital campaign in Moultrie County her company has formed to promote and encourage tourism in the county. They strategically placed ads within a 100-mile radius, tapping … Read More