Lovington News

I am searching for information about William Sampson who was born in New York state in 1791.

Mervil Newlan of Lovington owns more than 260 antique bicycles. He brought one of his bikes to show and 11 to sell at the 8th annual Pana Antique-Classic Bike Show and Swap Meet on Saturday.

“I'll be studying more before the regional.”

He may have had to spell it, but there was nothing "ridiculous" about Cameron Jones' three-peat as Moultrie County Spelling Bee champion. via Herald & Review

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways Filed under: Bill Flick - Bill Flick @ 1:01 am Other morning, on the drive downtown to the newspaper factory, Tina Turner was on the radio crooning, "What's Love Got To ... via The Pantagraph

“The time frame will depend on the researchers.”

BEMENT – Administrators from Atwood-Hammond, Arthur, Bement and Lovington school districts will receive nearly $8,000 for a school reorganization study. via News-Gazette Technology Stories

“It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment, knowing that you did something worthwhile”

Herald & Review/Ralf Pansch Veterans of the various branches of the U.S. Armed Forces salute during the singing to of the 'Star Spangled Banner' on Thursday afternoon at Parsons School. via Herald & Review

“We'd spend an hour to an hour and a half clearing this large group of people from parking lots”

Illinois State Police Trooper Brian McMillen was not the first police officer to be killed because someone allegedly drove drunk after leaving the rural Illiopolis tavern now known as JD's Lounge. via State Journal-Register

“We want to hear what's out there, but we have no plans to do anything different with our schools.”

When superintendents and school board members from five area school districts meet today, it'll be somewhat like a mystery dinner - they won't know what's on the table till they get there. via Herald & Review

“We've got winds 30 mph out of the south today and, if we leave one ember behind, we're going to be back out here. It's pretty critical that we get everything put out.”

Firefighters from several departments battled a large soybean and cornfield blaze Sunday afternoon near LaPlace, as tinder-dry weather and strong winds created dangerous fire conditions. via Herald & Review

“Based on the information we had, we did locate a subject”

Buildings across Sullivan School District were locked down, and students were required to remain in their classrooms for about 40 minutes Thursday morning following what officials said was "out-of-the-ordinary" ... via Herald & Review