Redskins season comes to a close at the hands of Camp Point
•November 11, 2026• by E. Scott EnglandPhotos by R.R. Best It was going to be a tough match up with everyone healthy. Once players start getting sidelined with injuries, that tough match up becomes a little tougher. That is exactly what happened to the Sullivan Redskins in the second round of the Class A IHSA playoffs. Facing the Panthers from Camp Point Central, it was a perfect fall day for football. The temperature was brisk but not unbearable. The hot chocolate was being served by the gallons. And on the field, two teams that have played great all year prepared … Read More
Sullivan High School recognizes students through new Integrity Initiative
•November 11, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Sullivan High School recognized nine students in September as part of its new Integrity Initiative, which honors students who take action to help others without expecting a reward. Students were recognized for acts of kindness, responsibility and initiative. Not pictured are Emma Lawrence and Rowan Mast. Nine Sullivan High School students were recognized in September as part of the school’s new Integrity Initiative, a program designed to recognize students who notice a need and take action without expecting anything in return. The first group of students was recognized for acts ranging from helping classmates … Read More
Sullivan sisters crowned Wooly Worm Festival queens
•November 11, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Photo SubmittedSullivan sisters Miah Voegel, left, and Sarina Voegel display their crowns and sashes after earning titles at the 2026 Woolly Worm Festival Pageant on Sept. 19. Sisters Sarina and Miah Voegel of Sullivan will spend the coming year representing the Camargo Woolly Worm Festival after both earned queen titles during the festival’s Sept. 19 pageant. Sarina, 19, was crowned 2026 Miss Woolly Worm Festival Queen, while her younger sister, Miah, 14, earned the title of 2026 Junior Miss Woolly Worm Festival Queen. The sisters are two of four queens who will represent the … Read More
SBL Holiday Festival
•November 11, 2026• The Sarah Bush Lincoln Holiday Festival, which will help the Expanding Hope Campaign, kicks off at 8:00 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 12, when the online auction opens to the public. The auction can be accessed at www.sarahbush.org/holidayfestival, and the auction closes at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16. For more information, visit www.sarahbush.org/holidayfestival, or call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511. … Read More
Mo-Do 4-H members learn about elections at voter academy
•November 11, 2026• Seventeen Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members in first through fifth grade recently participated in a hands-on 4-H Voter Academy hosted by County Clerk and Recorder, Judi Pollock, and her staff in an after school program held on Monday, October 19. This interactive program gave youth an exciting opportunity to learn how elections work and why voting is an important civic responsibility. The event began with a tour of the County Clerk’s office, where members learned about the many responsibilities handled by the office. Judi then led a read-aloud of All About Voting by Dr. Seuss, followed by a fun … Read More
Windsor Storm Library to host holiday craft activities Wednesday, Dec. 2
•November 11, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Children will have an opportunity to create homemade bird feeders, while adults and other craft enthusiasts can make Christmas wreaths during two holiday activities Wednesday, Dec. 2, at the Windsor Storm Library. The library is partnering with Allie Easter of Allie’s Gift and Garden LLC, a seasonal garden center in Sullivan, to offer the activities as part of its growing lineup of community programs. The afternoon begins at 3 p.m. with a free pine cone bird feeder activity for children of all ages. Participants will spread peanut butter on pine cones and roll them … Read More
Five steps to keep your Thanksgiving meal safe and enjoyable
•November 11, 2026• by Angela Hogan Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, share favorite dishes, and enjoy traditions. But preparing the holiday turkey also requires some important food safety precautions. Improper handling, thawing, or cooking can allow harmful bacteria to develop. If consumed, these bacteria can cause food poisoning. The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) encourages families to follow these simple steps to keep their Thanksgiving meals delicious and safe. #1. Thaw Your Turkey Safely A frozen turkey needs time to thaw properly. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are … Read More
Remembering Who We Are….
Life on the Prairie (cont.) •November 11, 2026• by Janet Roney “The Prairie mud was remarkable,” wrote Henry A. Gleason. “It was so sticky and so tenacious that it rolled up on the tires in great masses of a hundred pounds or more, and the drivers had to carry paddles to poke it off at frequent intervals. Hauling crops to market, or hauling heavy loads of any kind, became impossible.” That’s what traveling on the roads on the prairies of Moultrie County was like in the 1880s and 1890s after spring and summer rains when Gleason grew up on a … Read More
Interim City Manager Kirschke begins work
•November 11, 2026• by Sharon Barricklow Mayor Mike Mossman (right) swears in Interim City Manager Jim Krischke (left) at the city council meeting. Sullivan’s Interim City Manager Jim Krischke was officially sworn in at the Monday, October 26, City Council meeting, but it was soon clear he had been working hard the previous week. “He’s been in the office and getting things done for eight days,” said Mayor Mike Mossman before administering the oath of office. “We’re glad to have him here.” … Read More
Lake Shelbyville announces temporary recreation area closures
•November 11, 2026• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will temporarily close several recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville from 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, through 7:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, to accommodate the 36th annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities. The hunt, conducted in partnership with Wolf Creek State Park, will take place November 20-22 during the first firearm deer season. … Read More