A Sullivan Journey for a Czechoslovakian Student

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Becomes a Family Experience •May 23, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress A few years ago Kari and Troy Rogers decided having an exchange student would be an enriching experience for their two sons, Drew and Dalton. The boys were old enough and involved in a lot of school activities they could share. Troy teaches science at Sullivan Middle School and Kari is a social worker in Champaign. And so, the search began. They researched several accredited agencies online where they could review pictures and profiles of potential candidates. Zdenek Roza ( “Z”) of the Czech Republic was their … Read More

Understanding Illinois: What the Devil does Blockchain Technology have to do with Voting?

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•May 23, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist This column is more musing than analysis: We don’t know where we are going, and we are going there faster and faster. That is, we need to focus more effort on understanding the consequences of the dizzying cavalcade of new technologies that are disrupting our lives. The following brought the topic to mind. “What the devil is blockchain technology?” editor Jonathan Whitney thundered in a recent email. For 50 years, Jon has edited, published and taken out the trash at the Carroll County Review in Thomson, Illinois. A former president of … Read More

Hatchets Face Back to Back Games During Post Season Play

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•May 23, 2018• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Windsor-Stewardson-Strasburg softball team won its second-straight Class 1A Regional championship by shutting out host Nokomis 9-0 Monday evening. The game was originally scheduled for Saturday but postponed because of rain which means the Hatchets will have to play back-to-back days. WSS, who is ranked No. 7 in the state, took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning and took control of the championship game by scoring seven runs in the third inning. Each team recorded six hits, but WSS also induced nine walks. “Great team win, everyone contributed.” … Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Awards $5,000 in Scholarships

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•May 23, 2018• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (ALAH) FFA Alumni has selected six students to receive scholarships. The chapter, chartered in 2014, has more than 100 members with the purpose “to provide leadership, mentoring, and financial assistance to the agricultural education program at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School.” The scholarship fund receives donations, fundraising, and proceeds from the variety test plot hosted by Jeff Davis of Hammond. Students fill out an application and are interviewed by alumni prior to selection.  … Read More

State Troopers Out in Force for Memorial Day Weekend

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•May 23, 2018• Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, is reminding motorists to take the necessary safety precautions to prevent senseless tragedies during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend. Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest periods for travelers, and millions of motorists are expected to hit the roadways and interstates across the country. The ISP will be doing our part in keeping the roadways safe for those traveling through the state. The ISP will be strictly enforcing the most common traffic violations that result in fatal crashes: Speeding, DUI, seat belts, and distracted driving. … Read More

Early Deadlines

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•May 23, 2018• Monday, May 28 is Memorial Day. The Moultrie County News Progress business office will close May 28 for the holiday. That moves the deadline up for news and advertising to noon Friday, May 25. Be safe and enjoy the official kick off to summer. … Read More

Moultrie County Real Estate Tax Bills Mailed

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•May 23, 2018• Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed May 23. The first installment is due June 25, 2018 and the second installment is due September 6, 2018. Homeowners should look their tax bills, including the back of the bill, and make sure all of the information is correct. It is the responsibility of the property owner to report all address changes to the assessor’s office at 728-4951. Assessment and exemption questions should be directed to the Supervisor of Assessments office.   … Read More

Letter to the Editor: 5-23-2018

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To the Editor, The heartbeat of The Hope in Christ Area Revival is fueled by a love God put in our hearts for all people in our community and a burning desire for all to experience the life changing love God offers. Sin is a cruel taskmaster and holds many in prisons of unforgiveness, bitterness, rejection, shame and misery for too long, sometimes for a lifetime. Jesus came to heal hearts broken by sin, to open eyes (and hearts) blinded by the pain of sin and open the prison doors with the key of forgiveness for those living in those … Read More

Memorial Day Observations

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•May 23, 2018• Memorial Day will be observed by the Lovington American Legion Post 429 honor guard at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 27 in Tom Conn Park. Sullivan American Legion Post 68 honor guard will salute those who have fallen in service at 8 a.m. Monday, May 28 in Greenhill Cemetery, then the Post 68 honor guard holds service at the Wyman Park Memorial and at 10 a.m. at Moultrie County Memorial Park. … Read More

Moultrie Co. Included in New Economic Opportunity Zones 

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•May 23, 2018• State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) reported that Governor Bruce Rauner announced 327 Opportunity Zone Census tract recommendations submitted by the state of Illinois have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department. These zones cover more than 85 counties throughout the state and aim to support the future of Illinois through economic growth and investment. “Opportunity Zones have been approved in Douglas, Edgar, Moultire and Shelby counties,” Rep. Halbrook stated. “These areas are in desperate need of jobs, benefiting individuals and communities. This is a great opportunity to bring jobs and investments into east central Illinois.” … Read More