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•December 2, 2020• Notice is hereby given that the office of Marrowbone Township Clerk will be open from 5:00pm to 6:00pm beginning December 14 through December 18 (at 508 S. St. John St., Bethany) and 8:00am through 5:00 pm on December 21 (at the Marrowbone Township shed) for the purpose of accepting candidate petitions or certificates for the consolidated election to be held on APRIL 6, 2021 for the following offices: Township Supervisor Township Clerk Road Commissioner Township Trustees … Read More

Millikin University to Present Virtual Vespers Performances

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•December 2, 2020• For more than 60 years, Millikin University’s Vespers has signaled the start of the holiday season in central Illinois. With nearly 8,000 attendees each year, Vespers is one of Millikin’s most popular events, and the heartfelt mix of carols, choirs and candlelight has become a much-beloved tradition celebrating the community’s creativity and good cheer. This year, Millikin University is inviting the community to join the holiday tradition, albeit in a slightly different form. On Saturday, Dec. 5, and Sunday, Dec. 6, the supremely talented Millikin students and faculty, who put so much into making Vespers soar, will … Read More

Rotary District 6490 Sponsoring Essay Contest

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•December 2, 2020• Every year, Rotary District 6490 sponsors an essay contest. The first prize is $500, and the second prize is $250. Literacy and Education are core values of Rotary and central to our global mission. High School Students are invited to participate. The contest is now open. The deadline date for submissions is January 31, 2021. This will allow students ample time to prepare their essays, under the challenging conditions of the pandemic. … Read More

Lovington Grade School Students Receive Free Shoes

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•December 2, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Last Tuesday, students at Lovington Grade School received an early Thanksgiving surprise, a brand new pair of shoes. All 160 students at the school received a new pair of shoes. The Sons of the American Legion Squadron 68 of Sullivan purchased shoes for preschool students and several faith based charitable organization purchased the rest of the shoes for the students. According to Lovington Grade School secretary Jennifer Voegel, this is not the first time students have been gifted. She said that last year a major corporation donated socks and school supplies to … Read More

Lake Land College Accepting Nominations

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•December 2, 2020• Lake Land College is accepting nominations for the Pacesetter Award, Retiree Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Alumnus Achievement Award & Distinguished Alumni Society.All nominations for these listed awards are being accepted until February 1, 2021. The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations. Current paid members of the faculty and staff and current members of the board of trustees are not eligible for this award. Past Distinguished Service Award winners are Debbie Benefiel (2020), Kathleen Doehring (2019), Robert Luther (2018), Scott … Read More

Moultrie County’s Lori Barringer Graduates

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•December 2, 2020• University of Illinois Extension Program Leader and Assistant Dean, Community and Economic Development, Anne Heinze Silvis, and United Counties Council of Illinois President David Meyer, County Board Chairman of Washington County, are pleased to announce Lori Barringer of Moultrie County has completed the coursework and is now a graduate of the 2020 Leadership Academy program for local government officials. The Leadership Academy, a joint venture of United Counties Council of Illinois and the University of Illinois Extension, is a comprehensive leadership development program designed for county officials, elected and appointed. The central focus of this program of … Read More

“Winter Weather – Get it Together”

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•December 2, 2020• As snow-and-ice season fast approaches, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding the driving public that it’s time for “Winter Weather – Get it Together.” Because of the continuing threat of COVID-19, planning and preparation, as well as patience and understanding, will be needed more than ever from drivers this winter. “Our snow-and-ice response teams have prepared throughout the year to make this upcoming winter driving season as safe as possible. Whenever you see them doing their jobs, please slow down and give them room to work,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer … Read More

Local Business Owners Create Thanksgiving Food Baskets

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•December 2, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer For the last few years there has been a group of Sullivan business owners who have created Thanksgiving baskets for families that may not be able to afford the traditional holiday feast. On a recent weekend Phil and Lisa Ozier and Rob and Michelle Young gathered in a garage to fill the baskets with all the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal. … Read More