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Sullivan American Legion Aux. Unit #68: Art and Writing Contest winners

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 recently announced the results of this year’s Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest. 

The Best in Show award went to SHS junior Claire Kursell for her drawing “My Dearest Irene,” which also received first place in art for juniors and seniors.

Kursell noted in her Creator’s Statement that her piece was “inspired by the letters of WWII veteran Natale Bellantoni to Irene Sztucinski,” which she read while researching topics for the contest. She added that she was so interested in their story that she knew she wanted to use their story for her submission. 

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Lions donate bench tin Wyman Park

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

The Sullivan Lions Club recently donated a bench at Wyman Park. The bench can be enjoyed for years to come in various spots around the park, based on the season. Since 1941, Sullivan Lions Club, an affiliate of Lions International, has been committed to helping local residents with vision and hearing services, hunger, and youth needs. If you are interested in learning more about our organization, contact Brent Mansfield at (217) 248-6180.

Members in the photo include: Brent Mansfield, Jess Barker, Dick Martin, Dave Walker, Lynn Elder, Don Evans, Steve Mayberry, Connor Klingele, Ginger Voegel, Bill VanKeuren, and Richard Murphy.

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Monthly ‘Quarter Madness’

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its November Quarter Auction on Wednesday, November 12th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Moultrie County Animal Control is the organization of the month. They provide animal-related services throughout the entire county, including responding to stray, injured, and dangerous animal calls, enforcing animal laws, and reuniting lost pets with their owners. As a municipal pound, its primary focus is on public safety and law enforcement rather than rescue; however, when resources allow, the team also assists with rehoming animals and accepting owner relinquishments to help pets find safe new homes. In addition, Moultrie County Animal Control supports the community by promoting TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) services to help humanely manage and reduce the community cat population.

At the November Quarter Madness, vendors could include: jBloom Jewelry, Scentsy, Tastefully Simple, Holley’s Hobbies, Allie’s Gift & Garden, Color Street, Pampered Chef, Plunder Jewelry, and Avon plus different craft and food vendors with tumblers, t-shirts, wreaths, earrings, wind spinners, potholders, signs, garden stakes, décor, soy based candles and melties, freeze dried candies, meat bundles and more. Come shop with the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. Highway Heartburn will have food for sale in the parking lot. There will also be a Bake Sale to benefit Moultrie County Animal Control. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion as well. For more information, visit the “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

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Church Bazaar in Windsor 

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

The Windsor United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Church Bazaar on November 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will have a Country Kitchen, Crafts, and more as well as serve lunch starting at 11:00 a.m featuring chili, vegetable, and oyster soup along with ham sandwiches and desserts. Everyone is welcomed to come, handicapped accessible.

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Dalton City Chili Supper

News Progress Posted on November 5, 2025 by webmasterNovember 5, 2025


•November 5, 2025•

On Saturday, November 8th, from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 East Freeland, Dalton City, a Chili Supper will be served. The supper includes chili, dessert, and a drink for $8.00, or a hot dog, chips, dessert, and a drink for $6.00.

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DOVE, Inc. ‘Candlelighting Vigil’ held October 23

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025


•October 29, 2025•

On October 23rd, community and organizational members gathered in a somber yet celebratory Candlelighting Vigil at First Christian Church in Sullivan to remember and honor those who have suffered and those who have died due to Domestic Violence.

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Lovington Grade School honor roll

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025


•October 29, 2025•

Lovington Grade School’s first quarter honors are as follows: 

High honors: Brentley Cranhan, Ivy Erven, Annabelle Hetzel, Autmn Mason, Morgan Mitchell, Cody Vancil, Micah Burkett, Alexis Chism, Aleena Ingram, Mariah Plank, Elijah Burket, Jace Burnett, Jacoby Burnett, Jaleb Burnett, Jianna Burnett, and Gabrielle Hutchcraft. 

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Holiday tips: caring for those with dementia

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025


•October 29, 2025•

On Thursday, November 6th, beginning with refreshments at 4:00 p.m. and the presentation beginning at 4:30, at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street, Sullivan, Lisa Bergschneider (Aspen Creek), Sundae Clay (Aspen Creek), and Jackie Pope-Ganser (Hands of God Hospice) will be present, “Caring for People with Dementia.” This free presentation will discuss simple solutions for joyful gatherings, shopping, and travel. For more information, call (217) 728-7221.

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Bethany Theta Psi chapter of Psi Iota Xi celebrating 50 years of charitable contributions

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025


•October 29, 2025•

The local chapter of Theta Psi chapter of Psi Iota Xi will hold an open house at the Marrowbone Township Public Library in Bethany on Sunday, November 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. Past and present members, as well as the general public are invited to attend. 

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The One Book, One Sullivan group announce top 5

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025


•October 29, 2025•

At the end of September, the readers of One Book, One Sullivan announced the 2025-2026 Top 5 List. This year’s list includes the following titles: The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands, The Fire, The Water, and Maudie McGinn by Sally J. Pla, Resistance by Jennifer Nielson, Alabama Moon by Watt Key, and The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. The community is invited to join One Book, One Sullivan in reading these five titles. For more information and to follow, go to Facebook at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/onebookonesullivan. 

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Senior Expo a success



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On Friday, September 4th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) was abuzz with activity and a good time was had by all during MISS’ yearly Senior Expo. Local businesses attended to provide helpful information to local seniors, and the staff of MISS was on hand to answer questions, sign people up for services (including Medicare Part ‘D’ enrollments which are fast approaching), as well as provide a free lunch. Many local businesses and individuals donated a wide variety of goods to be sold at the Expo, with all funds raised going directly back into the services MISS provides to local seniors and a much-needed roof repair.


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