It’s Not Just a Picnic When County Clerk & Recorders Meet

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•September 11, 2019• The 3rd Annual Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders Zone III picnic meeting was held at Purcell’s Pond located near Decatur August 29. The meeting this year was hosted by Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England with the meal provided by her election vendor, Liberty Systems LLC. There were 18 clerk/recorders present, along with four deputy clerks, four representatives from the State Board of Elections/ISP-STIC, seven vendors and three guests. England stated that all Zone meetings consist of a business meeting, legislative review, updates from the State Board of Elections, STIC (Statewide Terrorism and Intelligence Center), Department … Read More

Remember When? 9-11-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week The residence of Sullivan Fire Chief Jeff Waite was burglarized. Several firearms were taken in the daylight burglary of the home. The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department recovered the firearms and reportedly questioned juveniles about it. According to Sullivan police report, a riding lawn mower driven by Zachary Horn, 15, turned left onto Eastview and was struck by a westbound motorcycle driven by Kent Spencer, 40, of rural Sullivan. Both Horn and Spencer were treated for minor injuries. Sullivan Fire Department collected $2,100 over the weekend for Muscular Dystrophy Association during their annual Fill-the-Boot campaign. Gun … Read More

Obituaries 9-11-2019: Paul Betts

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Paul Betts Paul Wayne Betts, 44, of Bethany, passed away at 12:24 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Decatur. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home.     … Read More

Bethany Legion Has Gaming

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•September 11, 2019• The Bethany American Legion started video gaming operations Friday, Sept. 6 along with the monthly fish fry at the Highway 121 location in Bethany. American Legion Post 507 now offers four video gaming machines for public operation from 4-10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The Post is closed Sundays. … Read More

In Case of Emergency App

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•September 11, 2019• McMullin-Young Funeral Home has graciously invested back into the community in order to promote the saving of lives. This is a unique opportunity to assist local first responders through an ingenious marketing initiative that could help save lives. The funeral home asks that residents download the Vital ICE (In Case of Emergency) app, from either the Apple App Store or Google Play, for their smart phones and enter in their code: #4309. … Read More

Remember When? 9-4-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Organizers of the 1994 Bethany Fall Festival say it was a success with the weather cooperating. Molly Rhodes, daughter of Rick and Kathy Rhodes was crowned Little Miss Bethany for 1994. Other contestants were Whitney Brewer, Alishia Utsler and Tiffany Herbord. Twelve former Little Miss Bethany title-holders were present at the celebration for the coronation and to ride a float on the parade Saturday. They were Gena Tohill (1973), Dawn Ferguson (1977), Andrea Marshall (1982), Melissa Ashley (1985), Morgan Winskill (1986), Jordan Cuttill (1987), Sheena Ashley (1989), Sabrina Bone (1990), Melinda Seelow (1991), Danielle Willoughby … Read More

Okaw Valley Volleyball Kicks Off Season with a Sweep

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•September 4, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley volleyball team kicked of its season opener with a non-conference win against Neoga last Tuesday. The Timberwolves swept both games, 25-17, 25-18. Kate Jeffers recorded nine kills and four aces, and April Decesaro had 19 digs a Grace Bunfill dished out 19 assists and served three aces, and Paige Coleman tallied four kills and seven digs. This season, OV coach Sarah McDowell returned three seniors and five letter winners from last year’s squad that went 18-14 overall and 6-3 in the Little Okaw valley Conference. The three seniors … Read More

Obituaries 9-4-2019: Norma Jean Davis

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Norma Jean Davis Norma Jean Davis, 90, of Sullivan, went home to be with the Lord 1:13 a.m. Sunday, September 1, 2019, at her home in Sullivan, surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Rural Bethany. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. … Read More

Obituaries 9-4-2019: Danny Coleman

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Danny Coleman Danny B. Coleman, 88, of Bethany, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at home with his wife of 62 years, Cherie, by his side. Celebration of Life services were 10:30 a.m. Monday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Rachel Moore and Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Bethany American Legion Post #507 were in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More