From Mule Team to Tractor, Farm Life was Good
•December 4, 2019• By Jerry Ginther NP Guest Columnist My kneecaps were raw and bleeding slightly from being rubbed against the front of the old wagon as I did my best to steer the mule team. I was eleven or twelve years old and had been allowed to drive the team to and from the hay field some distance behind my Uncle Frank’s dairy barn. The weight of the heavy lines and the force I had to exert on them to turn the mules necessitated my bracing against the front of the wagon. The turns in the lane were tight, … Read More
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Recent Obituaries: John Krohn
John Krohn John F. Krohn, 76, of Bethany, passed away at 8:00 a.m. Saturday November 30, 2019 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 5:00 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with J. E. Miller officiating assisted by Mike Pippin. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Monday. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Church of Christ or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rdStreet, New York, New York, 10016. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. John was born October 4, 1943 in Decatur the son of Guy and Margaret Wiley Krohn. He … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Danny Miller
Danny Miller Danny L. Miller, 68, of Bethany, passed away 2:50 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Bethany. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home in Bethany. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church in Bethany. Danny was born September 26, 1951, in Decatur; the son of Raymond C. and Hillis M. (Wilkinson) Miller. He married Karen J. Phillippo on March 19, 1971, in Bethany; … Read More
County Approved Levy and Budget
Tax Levy Increased $100,000 •November 27, 2019• By Mike Brothers The Moultrie County Board approved the FY2020 Budget and Levy at the Nov. 14 meeting. County board and budget committee chair Dave McCabe explained that although the proposed total tax levy for the county had increased by $100,000 over the previous levy to $2,740,000 the amount is $38,533 below the 105% increase that would require Truth in Taxation notice and hearing. Board member Tyler Graven requested McCabe to review the previous levy amounts which totaled $2,635,500. The board voted 5 to 3 for the 2020 tax levy. … Read More
Obituaries 11-27-2019: Megan M. Thompson
Megan M. Thompson Megan M. Thompson, 32, of Monticello, peacefully entered the Lord’s presence on November 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. Megan was born July 8th, 1987 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Steve and Paula Buxton. Megan graduated from Sullivan High School in 2005. She then went on to graduate from Lincoln Christian University with a B.S. in Intercultural Studies and Business Administration where she also was a 4-year member of the LCU basketball team. Megan married Charlie Thompson on May 19th, 2012. … Read More
Lovington Village Board Discuss Drainage and Sidewalks
•November 27, 2019• The Lovington village board met Oct. 14 with Pastor Mike Carriger of Maranatha Church on North Broadway, Lovington offering to get involved in community events. Pastor Carriger explained the church offered hot dogs, chips, a drink and a treat as a drive thru project for Halloween. Trustee Pan Anklam, who is an officer in Sparrows, offered to get with the pastor to let him know the needs in the community. In the absence of President Roger Walker, trustee Dennis Garmon reported that the sidewalk project is nearing completion. Trustee Gary Clem noted the good price the village … Read More
SBL Health Screenings
•November 27, 2019• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Senior Center, Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. Please note: If the schools are closed due to adverse weather, the senior center will also be closed. … Read More