Author Archives: Michelle Mitchell

LISTEN: Tony Holly introduces new YLIA facilitator Temethia Joyner and student Raleigh Allen
August 10, 2021 - Tony Holly of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to introduce the new Young Leaders in Action facilitator, Temethia Joyner, and along with Mt. Zion student, Raleigh Allen...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 10, 2021

Macon County Health Department releases COVID-19 transmission update statement
August 9, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) would like to share a COVID-19 Transmission Update with the community. As positive COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Macon County, MCHD ...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Illinois Department of Labor highlights 'Safe + Sound Week'
August 9, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), is promoting health and safety programs during Safe and Sound Week, Augus...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Decatur Memorial Hospital distributing colon cancer test kits
August 9, 2021 - Free colorectal cancer take-home screening kits will be available at a drive-thru from 8 to 10 am Friday, August 27, at the Cancer Care Center at Decatur Memorial Hospital. A short co...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy named top 10 FFA program in the nation
August 9, 2021 - The Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy has been recognized as one of the top 10 FFA programs in the nation. Student officers from MacArthur High School submitted an in-depth application for...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois hosting 8th annual Operation Cookie Share
August 9, 2021 - Girl Scouts of Central Illinois in partnership with Hickory Point Bank and Neuhoff Media will host the 8th annual Decatur Operation Cookie Share effort in Central Park on Thursday, Au...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 09, 2021

New "Art Journaling Club" at the Arts Council this Fall
August 6, 2021 -Even if you don't consider yourself an "artist," you can learn how to start a visual diary of things you observe in your everyday life through the practice of "art journaling." At each...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021

COVID-19 mask and testing requirements announced in advance Illinois State Fair
August 6, 2021 - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) today announced mitigations to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant during th...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021

Macon County Health Department, Millikin University partnering for free COVID-19 vaccine clinic
August 6, 2021 - The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is partnering with Millikin University to offer a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic for students, staff, and the general public. Monday, August 9,...
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021 National Cancer Institute / Unsplash

LISTEN: Tim Cain of the Decatur Herald & Review
August 6, 2021 - Tim Cain joined Byers & Co to talk with guest host Kevin Breheny about Woodstock, music, his books, and local personalities over the years.
Michelle Mitchell Aug 06, 2021