•August 5, 2020• by Crystal Reed At last week’s Sullivan City Council meeting the council approved the moving of personnel from City Hall to 304 S. Hamilton Street. The motion that was proposed by Abbey Sherwood was for the mayor to enter into a four month lease with the owner of the property Don Frevert at $1,400 a month. According to Dan Flannell, City Administrator there is an option to renew for two month increments for the total of one year. … Read More
•August 5, 2020• The Village of Lovington is currently working on equipment maintenance at the water plant. Village water users may notice changes in water pressure and/or quality while the maintenance is being performed. … Read More
•August 5, 2020• Submitted by Lucia Roney Theta Psi blood drive chairman The American Red Cross and the Bethany Theta Psi sorority will hold a blood drive at the Bethany Firehouse on Tuesday, August 11, from 2-6 p.m. Masks are required, temperatures will be taken and Covid-19 antibody tests will be performed after donation. If one doesn’t have a mask, it will be provided. If a donor is unwilling to wear a mask, we would ask that they would postpone their donation. Appointment should be made through the Red Cross site 1-800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org. Rapid pass, through the same website, … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 August 3 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Herbed Peas, Fruit Juice, Bread Stick, Brownie Bites August 4 – Roasted Pork Loin, Zucchini Bake, Broccoli/Cauliflower, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Hawaiian Salad August 5 – Chicken Enchiladas, Vegetable Rice Pilaf, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Cantaloupe August 6 – Hamloaf or Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Corn and Lima Beans, Dinner Roll, Dreamsicle Gelatin August 7 – Steak Burger, Lettuce and Tomato Slices, Kidney Bean Salad, Bun, Peaches … Read More
Kenneth Davis Kenneth K. Davis Sr., 88, of Decatur, formerly of Bethany, was born June 6, 1932 and passed away 8:00 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his family. … Read More
•July 29, 2020• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed six more cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County over the weekend. The individuals range in age from teens to 80s and all are recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials have notified all close contacts. To date, 1,803 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 50 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19, and 32 are no longer in isolation. To minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the health department is asking everyone use the three basic Ws: Watch physical distance and … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Paul Shuman collected just under $85 in soy products to win the contest against State Rep. Julie Curry at Jerry’s IGA in Sullivan. The food was donated to the Food Pantry. Moultrie-Douglas County Fair 4-Hers from Moultrie faired well. Lindsay Patrick of the Marrowbone Merry Makers 4-H club and Denise Albert of Dalton City were selected to represent the county fair at the state fair. Jennifer Voltz of Sullivan and Allison Patrick of Bethany were chosen as alternate models. Rebecca Havens of Sullivan is State Fair delegate for knitting. Lynnae Robinson of Sullivan and Cassandra … Read More
•July 29, 2020• Richard Hentschel For the News Progress When it finally rains after a dry spell, it is such a relief and gives gardeners a few days off before the watering patrol kicks in again. Our plants get the dust and dirt washed off, foliage perks up, and if the flowers were on the dry side, foliage colors return to normal. More than just our flowers benefit. Every tree, shrub, evergreen, groundcover and the lawn are happier. The vegetable garden is going to be a big benefactor of that natural rain too. Once vegetables that produce a flower, then … Read More