Fried Pies on Sale for Beacon

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•February 19, 2020• The Moultrie County Beacon’s annual Fried Pie sales are underway. Orders are due February 28. Each year thousands of homemade fried pies are sold to support programming for adults with Intellectual Disabilities. Orders are due to the Moultrie County Beacon in Sullivan by Friday, February 28. Orders may be submitted on the website www.mcbeacon.org, by calling 217.728-7396, faxing 217.728-2217 or mailing to the Beacon at P.O.Box 406, Sullivan 61951. Due to the high volume, orders will not be processed until payment is received. Payments may be made online with Pay Pal, in person at the Beacon or … Read More

ALAH Girl’s Basketball Team Travels to Arcola for Win

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•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team split its last two games of the regular season. The Knight defeated Arcola in a close game on the road Thursday and lost to Marshall on the road Tuesday. Against the Purple Riders, ALAH nipped Arcola 37-31 in a low scoring but tight game. The Knights took a 12-8 lead into halftime, but in the second half, the Riders stuck around until the end. … Read More

Win Meat at Sparrows Tax Day Raffle

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•February 12, 2020• The Sparrows Unlimited Tax Day raffle drawing is April 15 at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Two blue ticket winners will win a quarter beef (processed) or win a half hog by possessing a tan ticket. Tickets are available at The Toy Bar in Sullivan, Rusty’s at LaPlace, Jerry’s East End and the Lovington American Legion. Need not be present to win. … Read More

The Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Host Chocolate Extravaganza

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•February 12, 2020• The 7th Annual Chocolate Extravaganza hosted by the Auxiliary of HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital will be held on Friday, February 14 from 7 a.m. until sold out. A variety of chocolate, brownies, cakes, candy and cookies will be wrapped and ready to go. Cash, check or credit card will be accepted, and valet parking is available. … Read More

Small Business Ranks High in Moultrie County

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•February 12, 2020• The vast majority of businesses in the U.S. are considered “small” – and starting your own is a significant milestone for any entrepreneur. A study from SmartAsset, a New York financial technology company, has found the places in each state with the strongest small business presence. … Read More

OV Timberwolves Pick Up Two Wins

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•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team picked up two wins to stay undefeated at 5-0 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference last week. The Timberwolves knocked off Tri-County Friday and Cerro Gordo/Bement last Tuesday. … Read More

Sullivan Boys Hold Off Clinton for Win

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•February 12, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team slipped by Clinton in the seventh-place game of the Central Illinois Conference Tournament Saturday. Sullivan took a 12-8 first quarter lead and added two more points to that lead before halftime. … Read More