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Moultrie County approves $3.25 million bid for new county building
•August 26, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
The Moultrie County Board approved a $3.25 million construction bid Thursday for a new county building designed to bring several departments and services together while providing additional storage, training and emergency-response space.
The board voted during its Aug. 13 meeting to accept the $3,251,000 bid from K. Wohltman Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder. The overall project budget is approximately $4 million and includes construction, a new drive, contingency funds, architectural and engineering fees, furnishings, technology and landscaping.
Construction is expected to begin in September, with the project estimated at 270 calendar days.
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Sixth annual Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Outing continues his legacy in Sullivan
•August 26, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Six years after the first golf outing was held in memory of Thomas M. “Tommy” Houser, his family continues using the annual event to help others in ways they believe would have mattered to him.
The sixth annual Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Aug. 29, at the Sullivan Country Club in Sullivan. The outing has reached capacity and is full for golfers, but community members are welcome to stop by during the day to visit, donate and support the event.
For Houser’s wife, Elizabeth, the purpose extends well beyond the golf course.
“I wanted to give back in ways he would want me to,” she said. “We do so much good in his name.”
Houser died Feb. 27, 2020, at age 52. His law enforcement career spanned more than 31 years, beginning with the Sullivan Police Department and continuing with the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department and Illinois State Police.
Read MoreLandmark torn down
The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue.
Young 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.”
Read MoreSullivan 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.
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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 Trap Team offers more than competition
•August 26, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
As the Sullivan Trap Team prepares to enter its third year this fall, Head Coach Rob Kidd hopes more local families will learn about an opportunity that offers young people much more than a chance to shoot targets.
“The team’s been great,” Kidd said. “We have kids from all different kinds of places. But they come together, and they get along together, and they’ve made new friends that they might not have made just through school.”
The program grew from an interest in creating more competitive shooting opportunities for area youth.
Kidd became involved in coaching through his son, Kolten, while Assistant Coach Dave Purvis had a grandson interested in the sport. What began with youth shooting through 4-H eventually led to conversations about forming a high school team.
Read MoreSullivan defends against Bomber attack in season opener
•August 26, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Football was definitely in the air, though it did have a strange feeling to it. Chalk it up to the fact that it was a Saturday night game instead of under traditional Friday night lights. We have nothing but a shortage of referees to thank for the twenty-four hour shift. Or maybe the different feeling was Victory Field. It seemed not quite as lush thanks to a restriction on watering grass. The barely visible numbers looked like they were painted a month ago. And a track — well, the deep groove where the track once stood — under construction being prepared for a new surface to be poured all provided a sort of odd feeling, like maybe we showed up to football season too early.
That is until smoke began to pour from the inflatable tunnel. The giant video board flashing with hype. And the 2026 Redskins storming the field proudly carrying the Sullivan and American flags. Packed bleachers, horns and sirens blaring from the tailgating section on the north end, and an energized student section in the south endzone let everyone know that the new season is under way.
Read MoreObituaries 8-26-2026: Scott Reed
Scott 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.
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