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Twenty-nine inducted into NEHS
Twenty-nine inducted into NEHS
Sullivan High School held their annual National English Honor Society Inductions on Wednesday, September 23rd. This year, twenty-nine new members were inducted, which is the largest induction to date. Inductees were (alphabetically): Kinlee Agney, Lyla Bear, Logan Booker, Owen Brush, Tenley Campbell, Grace Crothers, Luke Cummings, Emma Drake, Landon Elder, Sage England, Gavin Finn, Asher Hendry, Owen Hooten, Austin Kelley, Jett Kinder, Ellie Lehman, Addyson Martinez, Reagan McKinney, Mali Roe, Ryder Saul, Collin Shain, Tenley Stollard, Karen Szachnitowski, Hannah Taylor, Wren Wall, Elin Watkins, Easton Wickline, Jillian Woods, and Lyla Wright.
2026 Redskin Homecoming
City of Sullivan sets trick or treat nights
•October 7, 2026•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council voted September 14 to continue the plan of two nights of Halloween trick or treating, setting the hours between 6 and 9 pm on both Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
The vote was just one on a busy agenda that included approving an agreement with Interim Solutions LLC for an Interim City Manager for a cost of $16,000 a month while the firm leads the search for a permanent city manager. Mayor Mike Mossman said Sullivan’s plan is to get a permanent hire as soon as possible, recognizing that Sullivan, while owning its city utilities, is in a unique job position.
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Okaw Valley’s Gabby Totten, a member of the CAM/OV Golf Team, celebrated senior night at the Moweaqua Golf course on September 25.
Sullivan couple finds friendship, laughter through 71 years of marriage
•October 7, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
At the SBL-sponsored Peace Meal (a senior nutrition program which serves balanced meals daily) held at the Mid-Illinois Senior Center in Sullivan, Ralph and Evelyn Kidwell have found that lunch is about more than what is on the plate.
For about 15 years, the Sullivan couple has regularly attended the meal program, where they enjoy a nutritious lunch without having to prepare it themselves. Just as important are the people around the table.
Staff at Mid-Illinois Senior Services have described the Kidwells as a regular source of laughter at Peace Meal — kind, honest and witty, and remaining curious about the people and world around them.
Their companionship around the lunch table is part of a relationship that began more than seven decades ago.
Read MoreHabitat breaks ground on new Sullivan home
•October 7, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
An open building site in Sullivan became the starting point for a new home Aug. 30 as Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity gathered with Sheila Anderson and her family for a groundbreaking ceremony.
Board members, local supporters and traveling Habitat volunteers joined the Anderson family to mark the beginning of the project. Anderson and her children are this year’s selected Habitat family.
Gerald Wood prepared an account of the groundbreaking for Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity, providing details from the ceremony and the volunteers involved. The ceremony included prayer and Scripture led by the Rev. Justin Cullen of Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. Cullen prayed for the volunteers who would give their time and skills to the project and for the family who will eventually call the house home.
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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 rolls to Homecoming win over Tri-County
•October 7, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Homecoming is always a joyous time in the Sullivan community. Windows painted across town on businesses. Pep rallies to get the student body energized. A festive parade sporting floats built by the four classes of the high school. The annual chili supper that’s been a staple of the tradition for decades. And the culminating event, a packed house at Victory Field to cheer the Redskins to victory.
Sullivan welcomed the Tri-County Titans, a winless team without a strong passing game that has struggled all year. But every team that faces a home team on their homecoming has a little more motivation to come out and prove their worth. That’s exactly what the Titans did on their opening play. With the ball deep in their own territory, the Titans ran their first play up the middle for 70 yards and the first touchdown of the game. Just like that, they assumed a 0-6 lead.
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 MoreObituaries 10-7-2026: Louis Trussell
Louis Trussell
Louis Trussell, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:58 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2026 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Living Center.
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