Importance of the US Flag

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•June 19, 2019• I helped raise the flag at the newly remodeled McDonald’s today. It brought to mind the importance of our US Flag. We all see them flying throughout the US in our travels, but it seems a lot of us take our flag for granted. How many times have we seen a torn and tattered flag just hanging on by a thread to an old pole? No one has the time or effort to care for it properly. How many times have we seen it at half-mast and not really cared to find out why? It is a … Read More

Scholarship Recipient Reports to MCRTA

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Dennis Hutchings Nominated IRTA Unit Honoree •June 19, 2019• The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met June 5 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. President Sue Yarnell presided and introduced Jim Bachman, the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Executive Director. Bachman’s presentation included explanations of the recent Illinois legislation regarding retired teachers and their pensions. Addison Graham, a recent graduate of Sullivan High School, was present to thank the Moultrie County Retired Teachers for the scholarship he received. He was chosen for his intentions to major in education this fall. He also discussed how he decided to seek education as … Read More

Lovington Village Considers Railroad Property Sale

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•June 19, 2019• The May 13 meeting of the Lovington village board opened with Clerk Alma Fair leading newly elected trustees April Daily and Al Rennert in the oath of office. President Roger Walker called the new board to order and read a letter of resignation from Doug Smith. President Walker recommended Gary Clem take Smith’s place with trustees concurring. … Read More

Circuit Court Fees Increase

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•June 19, 2019• Starting July 1 fees for criminal, traffic and civil court cases will increase significantly in the county. Moultrie County Circuit Clerk Christa Helmuth explained the legislation aimed at equalizing the fee structure in circuit courts was passed in 2018. Under Public Act 100-987 traffic related fee charges ranging from a seat belt to a 25 mile per hour over the speed limit will increase to a minimum $164, she noted as an example. Child restraint which was a traffic citation in the past is now a Class C Misdemeanor and filling fee for divorce has risen to … Read More

Lovington Journalism Adviser Inducted into Hall of Fame

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•June 19, 2019• Throughout her advising career and now as a longtime retiree, Carol Smith has served scholastic journalism admirably, for her Lovington students and consolidated school community, for her mentees and for the state organization. During her long career as newspaper adviser at Lovington High School, Carol inspired her students and community. She molded close relationships with area professional media, she taught her students solid reporting and editing skills, and she stood up for them in various arenas. She is still in contact with many of her former students, and she is continually proud of their accomplishments, whether they … Read More

Menu 6-19-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, June 24 – Biscuits and gravy, breakfast pattie, baby bakers, fruit juice, warm fruit compote Tuesday, June 25 – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, black eyed pea salad, Texas toast, pineapple tidbits Wednesday, June 26 – Brat sandwich, corn, broccoli and cauliflower, bun, fruit salad Thursday, June 27 – Chili w/beans, lettuce salad w/spinach, pears, crackers, cake or brownie Friday, June 28 – Chef’s choice … Read More