Moultrie County Confirms First Death and Second Outbreak

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Multiple COVID-19 Cases Confirmed •September 2, 2020• It is with heavy hearts that the Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) recognizes the first confirmed COVID-19 death of a Moultrie County male resident in his 70s. “We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends as they mourn the loss of their loved one,” said Angela Hogan, RN, MSPH, Moultrie County Health Department Administrator. “During this time of grief in respect to the family’s privacy, we are not releasing any additional information.” … Read More

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library News

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•September 2, 2020• Is your child ready for Kindergarten? This early childhood group is for getting ready to enter Kindergarten. We will give you the materials you need in order to prepare them. Meetings are two times a month on Friday at 10:00 a.m. starting September 18. Every student will receive a back pack and folder. It’s a great opportunity to socialize with peers and learn how a classroom setting will work. This class is completely free. When we meet it will be ran like a preschool class with a circle time, craft, and lesson. Come in or call the … Read More

Jesse White Announces One-Year Extension

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•September 2, 2020•  Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that the expiration date for valid driver’s licenses held by Illinois drivers who are 75 years of age or older has been extended for a period of one year past the licenses’ current 2020 expiration date. As a result, drivers age 75 and older with a 2020 driver’s license expiration date do not need to visit a facility to renew their driver’s license until shortly before their birthday in 2021. “I am mindful of the heightened risks associated with seniors contracting COVID-19, and that is why I have authorized this … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Mary E. James

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Mary E. James Mary E. James, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:00 a.m. Saturday August 29, 2020 in St. John’s Hospital, Springfield. Private family Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Nikki Reed, Certified Funeral Celebrant officiating. There will not be a public visitation. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County PAWS, Moultrie County Food Pantry or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family atreedfuneralhome.net. Mary was born June 8, 1930 in Augusta, Illinois, … Read More

ALAH School Board Approves Tentative Budget for FY21

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Teachers and staff members discuss first day of school back •August 26, 2020• By Ariana Cherry for the NP Members of the ALAH School District #305 School Board met on Wednesday, August 19 in the ALAH School Cafeteria. During public comment, a representative from the Arthur Education Association read a letter in response to negative comments that teachers received from the way they taught remotely back in the months of March through May. The letter explained the hard work and dedication that all of the district’s staff put in at the start of the pandemic, especially on such short notice. … Read More

Okaw Valley Boys Golf Wins First Meet Against Villa Grove

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•August 26, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Illinois High School Association suspended all sporting events on March 6. During those four months, athletic directors, coaches and athletes have been speculating when sporting events resume. Wait no longer. The Okaw Valley boys’ golf team participating in the first IHSA sanctioned sporting event since the pandemic hit. At Meridian Earlybird Golf Invite Thursday Aug. 13, the Timberwolves placed second with a score of 364. In the six-team meet, Okaw Valley’s Miles Harlin placed fourth overall with a score of 88. … Read More

Sullivan Girls Golf Places Sixth

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•August 26, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan girls’ golf team competed in two meets this past week. The Timberwolves lost to Okaw Valley at Eagle Creek Aug. 18 and entered the Lady Trojan scramble at Charleston Country Club the next day. Against Okaw Valley, the Redskins lost 251-255 in a close match. … Read More

Okaw Valley Girls Golf Team Wins Two Meets

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•August 26, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley girls’ golf team won two really close meets this past week. Both wins were within five strokes. The Timberwolves defeated Villa Grove Thursday, Aug. 20 at Eagle Creek Golf Course and Sullivan Tuesday, Aug. 18 at Eagle Creek. Thursday, Okaw Valley won a nine-hole match against Villa Grove by the score of 251-256. The Timberwolves golfers’ scores were all within four strokes. Bailey Bennett led the way with a score of 61. … Read More