New Funding Formula; More MFT for County

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•June 12, 2019• By Mike Brothers The new state formula to generate revenue for road and bridge repairs could be a good thing for Moultrie County. Proposed increased taxes at the gas pump have created speculation, but restricting the tax for road and bridge repair is a step toward improving the state’s infrastructure. Motor Fuel Tax is collected by the state with a share distributed to local governments for use in annual road maintenance. Moultrie County Highway engineer Jeff Birch explained the county’s share of MFT funds will double when the July 1, 2019 bill takes effect. “Granted we won’t … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Pritzker Gambles On New Direction For Illinois

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•June 12, 2019• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Democratic Gov. J. B. Pritzker and the Legislature have gambled on a new direction for Illinois. The dramatic new course seeks to turn our state from a government mired in conflict, impasse and perennial deficits to that of big picture thinking, and big spending. The two primary enactments this past month were a capital construction bill of breathtaking dimensions and a path toward significant higher income taxes to be imposed on the top 3 percent of earners. The effects of the construction program for both transportation projects and vertical ones such … Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Frank Nomina

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Frank Nomina Francis J. “Frank” Nomina, 82, of Sullivan, formerly of Monticello, Ind., passed away at 6:32 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 in Mason Point in Sullivan with family by his side. He was born May 25, 1937 in Delphos, Ohio, a son of Francis C. and Agnes M. Bendele Nomina. On November 24, 1956, in Delphos, Ohio, he married Barbara “Barb” Sickels who preceded him in death on December 1, 2014. … Read More

Obituaries 6-12-2019: Madeline Smith

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Madeline Smith Madeline Rinay Smith passed away at 4:13 a.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. A visitation will be held 6-7 p.m. Thursday, June 13 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Madeline was born June 8, 2019 in Urbana, a daughter of Shelby Lynn Morrow. Though her time was very short, she made a loving and lasting impact on her mother and family. They loved her unconditionally and will miss her dearly. … Read More

Mobile Unit Coming to Sullivan Library

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•June 12, 2019• Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, is offering drivers a chance to renew their driver’s license or vehicle registration renewal sticker, obtain a duplicate or corrected license, or obtain an Illinois identification card. White’s mobile unit will be available at the library located at 2 West Water in Sullivan 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20. … Read More

Arthur Fireworks Goes Off June 29

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•June 12, 2019• This Independence Day in Arthur sets the stage with an awe-inspiring pyrotechnic spectacle as the Arthur Rotary Club ignites the night with a barrage of color and sound. The 2019 Arthur Fireworks Celebration will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 with live bands, skydivers, powered parachutes, food vendors and kids’ activities. There will also be t-shirts for sale with the proceeds going to the men and women veterans of the Armed Forces. An authentic Midwest experience featuring more pomp and salutes than one can imagine with thousands of shells, the Rural Patriot Rider, the not- to-be-missed … Read More