Illinois Summer Starts Off Warm and Dry

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•July 8, 2020• June temperatures were above average in Illinois and precipitation was below average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford at the University of Illinois’ Illinois State Water Survey. The preliminary statewide average June temperature was 73.7 degrees, 1.8 degrees above normal. The preliminary statewide average total June precipitation was 3.70 inches, 0.51 inches below the 30-year normal. Temperatures June was warmer than normal for most of the northern two-thirds of the state following a warm end to May. June average temperatures ranged from the high 60s in northern Illinois to the high 70s in southern Illinois. In … Read More

Obituaries 7-8-2020: Roxie Davis

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Roxie Davis Roxie LaVerne Davis, 100, of Lovington, passed away at 8:02 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020, at her home in Lovington. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, in Lovington First Christian Church. Burial was in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta. … Read More

Obituaries 7-8-2020: Jack Weaver

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15Jack Weaver Jack A. Weaver, 73, of Sullivan passed away at 10:48 p.m. Thursday July 2, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. Private Celebration of Life services will be Saturday July 11 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Jim Maroon officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. A private family visitation will be one hour before services. … Read More

Lincoln’s Homestead Goes Tech

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•July 8, 2020• Do you know the site of Abraham Lincoln’s first home in Illinois has gone tech? There is so much to enjoy when you visit Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial. It is a beautiful park that has great trails for hiking, 2 pavilions, playground areas, a canoe launch on the Sangamon River, beautiful trees including a 300-year-old American Basswood that was growing when Abraham Lincoln lived here, and historical markers. Besides enjoying all these interesting sites, you can now learn about each of them by reading QR Codes located throughout the park. … Read More

Obituaries 7-8-2020: Dick Smith

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Dick Smith Richard Allen “Dick” Smith, 82, of Sullivan passed away at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Private family graveside services will be held at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. … Read More

Menu 7.8.2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 July 13 – Pulled Chicken Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Bun, Tropical Fruit July 14 – Breakfast Casserole, Baby Baker Potatoes, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Fruit July 15 – Chili Mac w/Beans, Spinach Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Dinner Roll, Chunky Applesauce July 16 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Pea/Cauliflower Salad, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Crisp July 17 – Sub Sandwich w/Tomato Slice, Lettuce, and Mayo Pkt., Summer Salad, Bun, Pears, Graham Crackers ••• July 20 – Pork Burger Sandwich, Midori Blend Vegetables, Harvard Beets, … Read More

The Beacon’s Annual Fried Pie Sale is Cancelled

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•July 8, 2020• The Moultrie County Beacon annual Fried Pie Sale started with the usual high expectation and supporters came through, however due to the Covid 19 health crisis the sale is cancelled. This is a major fundraiser for the Beacon, along with the Annual Beacon Benefit, which was also postponed this year. Fried Pies were to be in production the week of March 16th with delivery to be March 19th. As you recall, Governor Pritkzer of Illinois announced a statewide public health crisis due to Covid-19 at the same time, so production of pies was halted due to the … Read More