News Progress

•October 16, 2019• By Mike Brothers During the Moultrie County Board discussion on salary and bonus recommendations Oct. 10 prior to the vote on a tentative budget, the county’s pay policy was tested. Treasurer Stephanie Helmuth requested a $1000 bonus for first deputy Michelle Liddiard. Helmuth is the newly elected Republican treasurer and explained Liddiard was instrumental in the transition. Circuit Clerk Christa Helmuth explained that the circuit clerk’s office, county clerk’s office and supervisor of assessments were all called on to donate staff to the Treasurer’s office. Retired Democrat treasurer Marci Thompson had agreed to help with the office … Read More

•October 16, 2019• By Barry Sadler For the News Progress If you have never heard of V-Harmony, you should. According to founder, Sullivan High School 1964 graduate and retired Marine Corp Maj. Lynn Lowder, V-Harmony matches veterans with business opportunities. “When WWII veterans returned, 49 percent helped rebuild America by owning or operating a business,” Lowder, a special operations US Marine veteran, said. “Less than seven percent of all returning Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans are in business for themselves; although 25 percent would like to be.” Lowder explained that the provisions of the GI bill that helped create the great American … Read More