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City council approves electric rate hikes
by Sharon Barricklow
Sullivan residents will be paying four percent more for their electrical service after a rate hike was passed Thursday night by the Sullivan City Council.
Commissioner Mike Kirk said the across the board four percent increase was needed because Ameren Illinois, who sells the city power, had increased their rates.
“This is just their rate that is being passed through to us,” he said.
The rate increase does not affect municipal or state taxes on power bills.
Read MoreHeart of Illinois Community Foundation awards grants
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Moultrie County celebrated two exceptional community initiatives recently as part of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation’s Impact200 Grant Program. In partnership with Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awarded $200,000 to local nonprofits at a special reception recognizing the transformative power of philanthropy. The event highlighted the foundation’s commitment to empowering changemakers across Central Illinois.
Among the recipients honored were two organizations from Moultrie County, each receiving grants to support their critical programs. The Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter was awarded $10,000 to expand its Ramp Building & AmTrykes Program, providing mobility solutions to residents in need. The Sullivan Community Unit School District No. 300 (CUSD #300) also received $11,200 for its innovative “Buster the School Bus” School Bus Safety Program, an initiative designed to promote safety and awareness among young students.
The $10,000 grant for the Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter will support the construction of wheelchair ramps and the distribution of AmTrykes—customized tricycles that offer mobility to people with disabilities. The chapter’s work has transformed lives across the community by enhancing accessibility and independence for individuals facing mobility challenges. This funding will allow AMBUCS to reach even more residents in need, fulfilling its mission of creating a more inclusive, accessible community. Sullivan CUSD #300’s “Buster the School Bus” School Bus Safety Program was granted $11,200 to bolster school bus safety for elementary students. The program, centered around Buster, a robotic school bus, will engage students in interactive learning sessions about bus safety rules, encouraging lifelong habits of safe transportation.
Read MoreSullivan Fire and Ambulance District donates to SBL
The Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District recently donated $580 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District staff sold pink shirts during the month of October to raise the funds.
“We express our gratitude to all who contributed to this endeavor, enabling us to support those affected by breast cancer,” Chief Chris Wright said.
For more information about donating to SBL, call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511.
Season opener 2024
Photo by Mikaela Moore
Season opener
The Redskins took the field a bit delayed last Friday due to weather for their first game of the season. Sullivan topped Villa Grove 36-12. See write-up on page 12.
Shuttle service takes off at Lake Shelbyville
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Derek Hayden one of the owners of Lake Shelbyville Shuttle Service waits for a group outside an area winery.
•June 19, 2024•
by Sharon Barricklow
A new business offering tours of local wineries and breweries is reaching area residents and tourists this summer with personalized trips.
Lake Shelbyville Shuttle plans five hour trips that take visitors to wineries and breweries. One of the owners, Derek Hayden, said the trips can be used for specialty parties and as a way for campers and other visitors to see what is available in the Lake Shelbyville area.
“We’ve had bachelorette parties, end of school year teacher parties and campers wanting to see more of the area,” he said. Read More
New thrift store Second Act opens in Arthur
Photo courtesy of Timmy Valentine
•June 12, 2024•
by Ariana R Cherry
Thrifting is a great way to save money on gently used items. In today’s economy, second hand shopping is an ideal way to find the clothing brands and products for your home at a fraction of its original price. At least 93% of Americans shop online for second-hand items and in 2023, the U.S. second-hand market generated an estimated amount of $53 billion according to Capital One’s thrifting statistics.
If you are a regular thrifter, you will notice that not all thrift stores are the same. The creative minds behind Second Act are the dynamic trio of Timmy Valentine, John Stevens, and Ty Mosier. These Theatre enthusiasts and artists have poured their hearts and souls into creating a thrift store that is as unique and creative as the plays that the Little Theatre produces.
“We wanted to create an experience, not just a thrift store,” Valentine noted. “We have everything displayed beautifully and theatrically. It’s not like walking into your average store,” he added. When you walk into Second Act, you might even notice the retro music lightly playing in the background which creates the perfect atmosphere when shopping for second-hand items. Read More
Sullivan 7th Grade Boys Basketball Conference Regional Champions 2024
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Sullivan 7th Grade Boys Basketball Conference Regional Champions
The Sullivan 7th grade boys basketball team won the Junior High Conference tournament over Tuscola and a week later won a conference championship over Tuscola, which was the last regular season game of the year. A week later they beat Tuscola for a third time in three weeks in the Conference Regional Championship. On Monday, January 29 they faced off against Teutopolis. They fell to them 28-20. They ended up with a season record of 22-4 overall.
SOV suffers playoff loss against Benton; Season concludes at 10-1
•November 13, 2024•
The Benton Rangers are a good team. Even though they were seeded lower than SOV, they ended up ranked higher overall because of their schedule. Of the three teams that beat the Rangers in the regular season, two have already suffered playoff defeats. So it is safe to say that the Redskins had quite the task ahead of them.
Read MoreAnnual alumni golf outing
•September 11, 2024•
Bringing everyone together once again is the 29th Annual Arthur Alumni golf outing on Saturday, September 28th at the Kaskaskia Country Club, 450 E Co Rd 300 N in Arthur. The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Athletic Boosters announced this years annual outing with the outing of course fundraising for the ALAH student-athletes. With all high school graduates from the participating communities, spouses or parents of graduate and even staff for the athletic students eligible to participate. Tee time starts at nine with a cost of $70 for non-member players and $50 for members, with a meal included in ticket cost. Each team will consist of four players, in a scramble format-teams are also to form themselves, teams will not be picked. Single players can either be put into a group by organizers or will create their own group of single players. All teams need to be signed up with a roster including all team members names, teams must be signed up before September 15th. All team information and roster can be done by contacting shellybrough1973@gmail.com or through calling the clubhouse at (217)268-3001.
Obituaries 11-20-2024: Phillip Parrish
Phillip Parrish
Phillip Dale Parrish, 63, of Sullivan, passed away 9:00 p.m. Saturday, November 16, 2024, at his home, with his loved ones by his side.
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