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37th annual Findlay Walleye Festival

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025

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Locals and non-locals alike gathered in Findlay on Friday, July 25th, and Saturday, the 26th, to celebrate their 37th annual Walleye Festival. On offer were everything from a Kid Zone, beer tent, American Legion Dinner, vendors, food trucks, firehouse obstacle course, to a pedal pull, car show, live musical performances, tractor pull, and the parade, which drew a sizable crowd for the town of approximately 700 residents. There was something for everyone, and the atmosphere was one of very good cheer, despite the record-hot, humid weather experienced in the region the past two weeks.

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Sullivan CUSD #300 2025/2026 school calendar

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025


•July 30, 2025•

August 11th and 12th-Teachers Institute, no student attendance

August 13th-First Day of Student Attendance, 1st through 5th grades

August 14th- First Day of Student Attendance, Kindergarten

August 15th-First Day of Student Attendance, Early Childhood/Project Help

September 1st -Labor Day- NO SCHOOL

September 11th-SES Open house (5:00-6:30 p.m.) and Book Fair (3:00-7:00 p.m.)

September 26th-Homecoming, early dismissal at 2:20 p.m.

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August Dine with a Doc

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025


•July 30, 2025•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center is hosting a free lunch with Kishor “Kris” Thorpe of Savoy Therapy on August 5th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at 113 Jefferson Street in Sullivan. During this luncheon, attendees can listen to Kris’s presentation, ask questions, receive door prizes, and enjoy fellowship with their peers. 

For more information on Dine with a Doc, visit www.dinewithadoc.com or contact Senior Education Ministries at (217) 917-4970 or email senioreducationminitries@yahoo.com. To reserve a spot for lunch, call the Mid-Illinois Senior Services center at (217)728-8521. “Communities working together for the good of all, serving our Seniors and Veteran’s and glorifying God.”

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Heart of Illinois Foundation gives 15K grant to Habitat for Humanity

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025


•July 30, 2025•

On July 15th, the Heart of Illinois Foundation met with Habitat for Humanity, Moultrie County, and the  Sullivan ReStore Habitat for Humanity volunteers as they build homes and hope for their community.

HICF board trustee Linda Carlton-Huber and Philanthropic Advisor Grant Wade presented Gary Smith, Habitat Board President, and the RV Care-A-Vanners volunteers, with a $15,000 grant as they build their 36 home. 

The Habitat movement in Moultrie Co. is supported by multiple churches, schools, and community volunteers. The RV Care-A-Vanners travel from around the United States to share their skills on home builds. The Care-A-Vanners crews rotate on two-week schedules and build the house from the ground to completion in six weeks. Many of the Moultrie Co. Habitat homes are located in a community neighborhood on streets named Hope Lane and Faith Lane. 

Check out the video from Three Link Media on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/threelinkmedia to learn more, and if you’d like to volunteer or donate, call 217-728-8700.

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Letter to the Editor

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025


•July 30, 2025•

Marty Harbaugh was extremely active with the AMBUCS chapter of Sullivan across two centuries and will be greatly missed. He was awarded AMBUC of the Year in 1994 and twice more in 2006 and 2015. He was also president twice, in 1997 and 2011. Not to forget Project Manager of the Year 1993. He was just there at each event. Marty was known at AMBUCS as the “Master of Ceremonies at the Halloween Parade.” You will remember his “Announcer’s Voice”.

When Marty arrived at the events, whether Ramp Builds, Amtryke Presentations, Regular Meetings, Cookouts over the grill (with his special spatula), Parades, or special events, …. you know it was going to be a great time. Marty will always be with us when AMBUCS builds a ramp.

Marty … Thanks for Blessing AMBUCS for all those years

Sullivan AMBUCS

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Obituaries 7-30-2025: Doris Shook

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025

Doris M. Shook, 98, of Mattoon, passed away at 12:06 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 in the Odd Fellows Rebekah Home, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 7-30-2025: Joyce Risley

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025

Joyce C. (Coen) Risley was transported peacefully from her home to Heaven in the arms of her Savior on July 24, 2025, at the age of 96 years, 6 months and 184 days.

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Obituaries 7-30-2025: Luella Hughes

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025

Luella K. Hughes, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in the Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon, Illinois.

Celebration of Life services were held Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Ambulance Service or the Sullivan Weekend Food Pac Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

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A Look Back…7-30-2025

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025

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The US Army Corps of Engineers announced that Lake Shelbyville had taken the year’s top spot as the Natural Resource as “Management Project of the Year.” And if any other proof was needed, that same day, a small group of volunteers was working on installing a handicap accessible pier at Wood Lake, just a half mile north of the Bruce-Findlay road, one of the several upgrades to the 30-acre lake that, when finished, looks to make it a unique destination, particularly for fishing. The volunteers who were constructing the pier come by way of the Sullivan AmBucs, a local chapter of the national service organization that has come to be best known for not only providing “AmTrykes” for disabled children, but also constructing ramps to make homes and businesses accessible.

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Moultrie Historical Society: August special event

News Progress Posted on July 30, 2025 by webmasterJuly 30, 2025


•July 30, 2025•

On Saturday, August 9th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Moultrie County Historical Society in Sullivan will be hosting a “2nd Native American Artifacts Roadshow” at 1303 S. Hamilton Street in Sullivan.

Randy Fair, their Native American consultant, will be available to discuss the artifacts to include age/time period of the artifact, arrowhead names, and point types. Materials will also be on hand to help with research. Everyone attending is invited to visit their collection of arrowheads and artifacts. Those attending are also invited to bring any articles, artifacts, or objects they believe to be related to Native American ways and life, such as stone tools, arrowheads, axes, pottery, and pottery shards. If you have any questions, call (217) 728-4085.

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“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.


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