•May 20, 2020• Aaron Fleming, son of Steve and Jayme Fleming of Lovington, is one of 13 eastern Illinois residents among the 70 new physicians at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine who achieved degrees Saturday, May 16, in the school’s virtual celebration of commencement. The event was doubly historic: The Class of 2020 included the medical school’s 3,000th graduate during its 50th anniversary year. … Read More
•May 20, 2020• On May 9 Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville held graduation with local students among degree recipients. Graduates include: Kathy Garriott and Rebecca Nixon, both Bethany, Nursing graduates. … Read More
•May 20, 2020• Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel … Read More
•May 20, 2020• By Ellen Ferrera For the News Progress The May 14 agenda for the Bethany Board of Trustees was full with some 20 items for discussion but most were tabled or postponed due to the uncertainties and unknowns surrounding corona virus regulations. The Board voted to extend shut-offs and penalties for utility bills to July 1. Many closed businesses are maintaining utilities even though they have no income and many people are still out of work prompting the extension of the original May 1 date. There has been a small uptick in unpaid utility bills. … Read More
•May 20, 2020• By Mike Brothers A Moultrie County Board fielded a referendum request from an Illinois Separation group and a push to reopen business from within at the May 14 meeting. County board chairman Dave McCabe, Arlene Aschermann, Tyler Graven and Kevin McReynolds attended in person. Board members Neil Bryan, Mike Barringer, Bill Voyles, Elizabeth Houser and Todd Maxedon participated through the GoTo meeting site due to Covid 19 personal spacing recommendations. County clerk Georgia England and treasurer Stephanie Helmuth also attended at the courthouse. Bethany resident and New Illinois advocate Scott Buxton (attending by GotTo meeting), asked the … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, May 25 – CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY Tuesday, May 26 – Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn, Dinner Roll, Hawaiian Salad Wednesday, May 27 – Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Pears Thursday, May 28 – Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce Friday, May 29 – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli , Fruit Juice, Bun, Peaches … Read More
•May 20, 2020• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that beginning Tuesday, May 19, seven facilities will be offering drive-through services for vehicle registration sticker transactions ONLY. This is the first step in a comprehensive reopening plan that will be announced shortly and will include the proper protections for customers and employees, such as PPE and social distancing. … Read More
•May 15, 2020• SULLIVAN, IL, May 14, 2020 – The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) announces their eighth and ninth confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19). The patients are both females who are isolated at home. One patient is in her 20s and one is in her 50s. The cases are unrelated to one another. Public health officials are contacting and verifying all close contacts. To date, 196 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 186 tests were negative for coronavirus, and one is still pending. As communities open, the spread of this virus will … Read More
•May 13, 2020• Eastern Illinois University welcomes Danielle Wilberg as the university’s newest addition to its Advancement team as Director of Development. “Danielle brings more than a decade of advancement experience to our team. Her depth of experience, both in higher education and more broadly in the not-for-profit world, will deliver immediate results in our major gifts program,” said Ken Wetstein, EIU’s Vice President for University Advancement. “I am excited to have her on board and am excited to introduce her to our amazing network of alumni, donors, and friends.” … Read More