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A Look Back…9-23-2026

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Sullivan opened their 1966 football season against their traditional Rival Shelbyville. Although the Redskins, under Coach Bob Calvin, had won six out of the last nine openers, it looked like a tough assignment this season. Coach Calvin is also starting his tenth year as Sullivan Head Coach this year.

Bethany football welcomed new coach Ken Huckstep. He had seven regulars among the 11 lettermen he inherited. Leading the team this year was Dick Martin.

Fifteen year old Joey Thompson won the Sullivan Country Club Golf title with a 7 and 6 victory over Bill Edwards.

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Moultrie County Board addresses budget, salaries and county business

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•September 23, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

The Moultrie County Board handled a full slate of county business during its Sept. 10 meeting at the Moultrie County Courthouse, approving funding requests, salary adjustments, property matters and other items while discussing plans for the coming fiscal year.

The board approved $12,000 in funding for CEFS for fiscal year 2027 following a presentation from Crystal Edwards.

Edwards said CEFS had requested $8,000 in each of the past couple of years but increased its request to $12,000 this year. Of that amount, $8,000 will support outreach services, $3,000 will go toward transportation needs and $1,000 will support the RSVP program.

Outreach assistance can include fuel vouchers for work or medical appointments, rental and hotel assistance, auto repairs and utility assistance. Edwards explained that documentation is required for certain assistance, including work schedules for employment-related fuel vouchers and documentation for medical appointments.

The board unanimously approved the funding request.

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Findlay Fire Fundraiser

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•September 23, 2026•

A hardwood smoked pulled pork sandwich meal fundraiser is set for Saturday, October 17th as a fundraiser for the Findlay Fire Protection District. The fundraiser will be held at 301 E. South 2nd St., Findlay from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. The meal includes pulled pork sandwich, slaw, cowboy beans, corn bread, dessert and bottled water. Donations will be accepted in the form of cash or check. Local delivery is available, call (217) 259-9267.

Pancake Breakfast

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•September 23, 2026•

The Sullivan Fire Protection District will hold their 14th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, October 3. The breakfast will be served from 6:00-10:00 a.m. at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 W. Harrison, Sullivan. The ‘all you care to eat’ meal cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 years of age and free for children 5 and under. Carry out is available. 5lb boxes of sausage are also available for $30.

Annual Chili Supper

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•September 23, 2026•

Bring the whole family to the Sullivan Civic Women’s Annual Chili Supper before the Redskins Homecoming game on Friday, October 2. The supper will be held from 4:30-7:00 p.m at the Sullivan American Legion. All proceeds go towards Sullivan High School scholarships. For more information, contact Beth Wood (217) 728-2467.

SHS 20 year reunion

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•September 23, 2026•

The Sullivan High School Class of 2006 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. A potluck will be held, a sign up sheet is available. For more information, contact Lindsay Kopel at (217) 521-5201.

Other events on Homecoming weekend: Friday 4:00 parade, 7:00 football game vs Tri-County Titans, Saturday, TBD, tour of the high school.

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.

Meet the Machines offers hands-on experience in Windsor

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•September 16, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

Children and families will have the opportunity to get up close to emergency vehicles, trucks, tractors and other machines during Meet the Machines from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, outside the Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library, 102 S. Maple St.

The Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library and The Red Barn are co-hosting the free, all-ages event, which will give children and families an opportunity to climb inside vehicles, ask questions and explore different machines.

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LLC named nation’s top community college for education outcomes in latest WalletHub rankings

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•September 16, 2026•

Lake Land College was recently named the number one community college in the nation in education outcomes, as reported in the 2026 Best & Worst Community Colleges study by the personal finance company WalletHub.

The study evaluated 613 community colleges across the nation, with education outcomes used as one of three key dimensions to measure institutional merit. By receiving the top ranking in the study for education outcomes, Lake Land College was recognized as the number one community college in the nation across several student success metrics, including first year retention rate, graduation rate, transfer rate and student-faculty ratio.

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