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Heartland CASA enrolling for Moultrie County Volunteer Advocate Training
•September 30, 2026•
Front Row: Stepheni Hall - Heartland CASA Staff, Ann Sanner - Advocate, Mary Ann Hecht - Advocate, Becky Comstock - Advocate, Lori McDaniel - Heartland CASA Staff, Melissa Krieger - Advocate, Melissa Wolfe - Heartland CASA Staff, Paige Foster - Heartland CASA Staff, and Linda Featherling - Advocate.
Back Row: Rita Florey - Advocate, Mitzi Hartman - Advocate, Christine Grohler - Advocate, CaSandra Blockton - Heartland CASA Staff, Kayla Tipsword - Advocate, Judge Richey, and Blaine Smith - Heartland CASA Staff.
Moultrie County’s CASA program is growing, and Heartland CASA is looking for more community members willing to step up for children who need an advocate.
On August 12, Heartland CASA celebrated an important milestone with the swearing-in of Moultrie County’s first class of CASA advocates. At the Moultrie County Courthouse, Judge Jeremy Richey welcomed Christine Grohler, Rita Florey, Ann Sanner, Mitzi Hartman, Melissa Krieger, Kayla Tipsword, Becky Comstock, MaryAnn Hecht, and Linda Featherling, as they took their oaths and officially became Heartland CASA advocates.
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Matter of Balance classes return to Sullivan library
•September 30, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Adults looking to improve their balance and maintain their independence will have an opportunity to take part in a series of Matter of Balance classes at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan this October.
The classes will meet from noon to 2 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday throughout October. The eight-session program is designed to reduce concerns about falling while helping participants increase their activity levels.
Read MoreOV Golf Senior Night
Okaw Valley’s Gabby Totten, a member of the CAM/OV Golf Team, celebrated senior night at the Moweaqua Golf course on September 25.
Jim and Linda Bailey celebrate 55 years of marriage
•September 23, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
At Okaw Valley Orchard, Jim and Linda Bailey’s displays of affection have occasionally drawn some good-natured reminders from their family.
Their daughter Jennifer said her parents remain comfortable hugging and kissing in front of their children, grandchildren and even orchard employees. The younger generations have a standard response: Take the public displays of affection elsewhere.
The teasing comes after 55 years of marriage for the rural Sullivan couple, who celebrated their anniversary Aug. 28.
Their story began with a blind date arranged by Jim’s sister.
Linda Leftridge was 19 and had graduated from DeSoto High School in May 1970. Jim Bailey was 21 and had graduated from Mt. Zion High School in May 1967 when his sister brought the two together.
Linda recalled an almost immediate connection.
Read MoreYoung entrepreneur turns hobby into hometown business
•August 26, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
What began as a childhood hobby has grown into a small business with a growing reputation and a mission to give back.
Sarah Windhorst, an incoming freshman from Sullivan, started making jewelry when she was about 10 years old after watching someone else create handmade pieces. Curious to see if she could do it herself, she purchased a few supplies and discovered a hobby she enjoyed. Over time, that hobby naturally became Sarah’s Jewels, a business known for custom jewelry, school spirit accessories and community involvement.
“There was no defining line of turning it into a business from a hobby,” Windhorst said. “It just slowly worked its way into that category while getting bigger and bigger.”
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Iacobazzi state runner up after photo finish
•June 3, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Johnny Iacobazzi has had an amazing running career at Sullivan High School. The speedy senior has found his way to the podium in both solo events and relays at the state track meet. School records have been toppled. But this year he was chasing the 1600m state title.
Read MoreALAH Knights remain undefeated; Hand Sullivan Redskins first loss
by E. Scott England
It was slated to be a good match up from the beginning. The ALAH Knights have been averaging over 52 points a game while allowing their opponents to score less than 14 points per game on average. Sullivan has averaged a clean 40 points while allowing for an average of less than 10 points. With those numbers alone, this was bound to be a good game. Add into the equation that it was homecoming for ALAH, and well, it was a packed house of excited fans ready for some good football.
The Knights got it started right from the kickoff, returning the opening kick 40 yards into Sullivan territory. Nerves popped up on the first play from scrimmage for ALAH with a fumble which they recovered. They quickly regrouped for a couple of passes good for a total of fourteen yards. They then turned to Elijah VanScyoc who took the handoff for 30 yards for the first touchdown of the game. Two minutes in and ALAH was up 0-7.
Read MoreIt’s not rabbit season yet; but Redskins bagged some Bunnies
•September 23, 2026•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Redskins welcomed a new conference opponent, the Fisher Bunnies, last Friday night. Fisher had previously been part of the Heart of Illinois Conference for a long time before making the jump to the Lincoln Prairie Conference this season. “This was a big switch for them, but they thought our schools lined up more appropriately with them to give them competitive balance,” stated Sullivan Athletic Director Cole Huber. Regarding the addition to Fisher, Huber continued, “Since we lost Cerro Gordo-Bement to 8-man football, we needed another school to make us a 10-team, closed football conference so we don’t have to play any non-conference games”
Read MoreObituaries 9-30-2026: Kenneth Minnis
Kenneth Minnis
Kenneth Robert “Kenny” Minnis, 54, of Bethany, went to be with Christ at 6:33p.m Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at his home.
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