Sullivan School Board Ok’s High School Band Trip

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•June 19, 2019• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The Sullivan School Board was presented at their recent meeting with a proposal from the Sullivan High School band for a field trip to New Orleans for the 2020-2021 school year Some of the opportunities presented for this trip include playing at a public venue, receiving a clinic from a collegiate institution, watching a performance of the Preservation Jazz Band and learning about the culture, history and architecture in the New Orleans area. The band also has plans to visit some of the museums and go on a few tours … Read More

County Remains in Good Financial Shape

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•June 19, 2019• Moultrie County is in good financial shape according to the audit presented by West and Company at the regular June 13 meeting of the Moultrie County Board. According to the FY2018 audit the county enjoyed a $1.5 million net increase with $760,000 in cash. An increase of $130,000 in detention income from the Moultrie County Detention Center and a one time Ameren payment of $477,000 account for most of the increased income. Health insurance coverage grew to $350,000 keeping with a $100,000 per year increase experienced recently. The audit was approved unanimously. An additional $150,000 was approved … Read More

Findlay American Legion Falls Short of Goal Again

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•June 19, 2019• The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted an American Red Cross blood drive June 11. Twenty-four potential donors answered the call to donate a pint of blood, but only 17 productive pints were collected. Christina Frain was a first time donor, and Ron McClain reached a milestone of nine gallons. Fred and Chris Tippit appreciated everyone who took the time to come out and give the Gift of Life in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. The next blood drive will be 2-6 p.m. August 6 at the American Legion. … Read More

Ron Landers

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•June 19, 2019• Victor Ronald Landers, 85, passed away May 20, 2019 at his residence in Longmont, Colorado. “Ron” was born October 8, 1933 to Victor William Landers and Corina Mabel Poland Landers in Sullivan. Ron is a graduate of Sullivan High School and Eastern Illinois University in Charleston.  While attending Eastern, he played football for the EIU Panthers. After graduating, he became coach at Pleasant Hill, Illinois High School and later became a coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Real Estate led Ron to move to Longmont, Colorado where he resided with his surviving wife Nancy Vaughn Landers. … Read More

SBL Lincolnland Health Screenings

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•June 19, 2019• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 18, 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 – 10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More

Remember When? 6-19-2019

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25 Years Ago This Week Beginning Jan 1, 1996, Bethany village employees who are involved in an automobile accident will be required to undergo alcohol testing by the village according to utilities manager Mike Collins. Testing would take place within two hours of the accident, and those tested must have a blood alcohol content of less than 0.04. Moultrie County board members held their first meeting in their newly remodeled board room on the second floor of the courthouse. With the new desk board members are able to face visitors. Members of the board are Kerry Pate, Mick Braden, Joe … Read More