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Dave Cole to retire after 23 years leading Moultrie County Counseling Center
•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
When Dave Cole began as executive director of Moultrie County Counseling Center in March 2003, the agency was serving about 100 clients a year and operating from the basement of the Fields/Wright Medical building.
More than 23 years later, Cole is preparing to retire from the leadership position of an organization that served 447 clients during its most recent fiscal year and has grown from four counselors and therapists to nine.
Read MoreSullivan youth performers invited to audition for two Little Theatre productions
•August 19, 2026•
Young performers take the stage during The Little Theatre On The Square’s April 2026 production of Disney’s Finding Nemo Jr. The production was part of the theater’s Future Stars Program and featured local youth performers in grades four through 12.
by Jamie Crosier
Young performers from Sullivan and surrounding communities will have an opportunity later this month to audition for two productions at The Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan, with each offering a different kind of theatrical experience.
Auditions for Matilda Jr. and A Christmas Story: The Musical will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, and Monday, Aug. 31, at The Little Theatre On The Square’s Dance Studio, 9 E. Jefferson St. Auditions are open to students in fourth through 12th grades. Participants must schedule an individual audition and attend a dance call at 5 p.m. on one of the audition days.
While young performers are being sought for both shows, the productions are different. Matilda Jr. is a student production, while A Christmas Story is a Little Theatre mainstage production that will include approximately 12 roles for children.
John Stephens, executive producer of The Little Theatre On The Square, is entering his 21st season with the Sullivan theater. He said choosing productions begins in part with considering the performers already involved in the theater’s programs and the skills they have developed.
That was particularly important with A Christmas Story, which requires children who can sing and act while handling significant dance requirements. Most of the children’s roles require tap dancing.
“We had to wait until we had kids at the level we needed them to be able to dance at in order to do that show,” Stephens said.
Read MoreSullivan schools enter new year fully staffed as district wraps up summer projects
•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 is entering the new school year nearly fully staffed while completing a series of facility, technology and maintenance projects across the district.
During the Sullivan school board’s Aug. 10 meeting, Superintendent Dr. Ted Walk reported that the district was fortunate to fill teaching vacancies quickly and with strong candidates. Approximately seven or eight teachers participated in new teacher orientation.
Walk noted that the openings were largely created by employees retiring, accepting promotions or leaving for other personal or professional opportunities, rather than teachers departing for neighboring districts.
Read More“Together, We Give Back to School”
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“Together, We Give Back to School”
Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.
Sullivan First United Methodist Church welcomes Pastor Bill Wiggs
•August 12, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
A new chapter has begun at Sullivan First United Methodist Church as Pastor Bill Wiggs settles into the community and begins serving the congregation.
Wiggs officially began his appointment July 1 after serving Marshall First and Dunlap United Methodist churches. While his assignment to Sullivan came through the United Methodist Church’s appointment process, he said he and his family have already found a warm welcome from both the congregation and the community.
Read MoreGirls grow more than flowers through family project
•July 29, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
What started as a walk to a backyard flower garden has blossomed into a summer project that is teaching two young Sullivan sisters lessons about hard work, patience and financial responsibility.
Bretton and Hattie Crouse’s daughters, Josephine, 5, and Dorothy, 3, spend part of their summer helping care for a patch of colorful zinnias before arranging bouquets that are sold to the community. Every dollar earned goes into investment accounts for the girls, giving them an early introduction to saving for the future.
The idea for the flower stand grew from a simple family tradition.
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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 MoreSullivan Blue Dolphins celebrate state qualifiers
•August 12, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins closed the championship season with four swimmers qualifying for Illinois Swimming State Championship meets, marking the end of another successful year for the Sullivan swim club.
Emily Crosier, Emme Kirkley, Jace VanUytven and Mack Pogue each earned the opportunity to compete against many of the state’s top swimmers after qualifying through their performances during the season.
Read MoreArea youth invited to Sullivan Blue Dolphins tryouts August 27
•August 12, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Young swimmers from Sullivan and surrounding communities who are interested in competitive swimming will have an opportunity to join the Sullivan Blue Dolphins during team tryouts on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Tryouts begin at 5:00 p.m. at the Sullivan Civic Center in Sullivan and are open to children ages 5 through 18. While the team is based in Sullivan, athletes from any community who are able to attend practices in Sullivan are welcome to try out.
Read MoreRecent Obituaries: Scott A. Reed
Scott A. Reed, 55, of Danville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 8:03 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, in OFS Sacred Heart Medical Center, Danville.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026 at Crossroads Christian Church, Danville with Celebration of Life services to follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Miles Clark officiating. A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 24, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan with Pastor Miles Clark and Pastor Bill Wiggs officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post 68. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested for Jarrett’s College Education Fund.
Scott was born June 19, 1971 in Danville, the son of Lynn and Karen Evans Reed. Scott had been a licensed funeral director for over 25 years. He attended Crossroad Christian Church in Danville. Scott enjoyed model trains and especially steam engine trains and going to New York Yankees baseball games with Jarrett. He organized Pheasants Forever Youth Programs for many years. He served in the Illinois National Guard. Scott married Tracie Sexton Smith on June 12, 2021 in Danville.
Surviving is his wife Tracie of Danville; son Jarrett of Danville, bonus children Ariana (Alex) Smith, Hailee Smith, Mallory Smith and Grant Smith; parents Lynn and Karen Reed and sister Angela all of Sullivan.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents.