•March 18, 2026•
The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) reminded Illinoisans to check their household plumbing fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks as a part of National Fix-a-Leak Week. “Every year, household leaks waste approximately 1 trillion gallons of water nationwide. Chasing down leaks can help Illinoisans shave up to 10 percent off their monthly water bills,” said ICC Chairman Doug Scott.
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•March 18, 2026•
by Janet Roney
I’m not quite done telling you about the local Native Americans who were living in the Moultrie-Shelby area when the first early settlers arrived. Several more stories about their interactions with the whites before they were forced to leave in 1833 can be found in the general introduction and individual township histories in the 1881 History of Shelby and Moultrie Counties, Illinois.
The history says that the Native Americans were numerous when the Wakefield family, the first settlers in Cold Spring Township (southwest of Shelbyville), came in 1818. The two groups had friendly relations, and the Indians often provided game to the settlers and “did other acts of kindness”.
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•March 18, 2026•
3rd: Closed for Good Friday.
6th and 7th: Needle Night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us.
7th: Story Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will have Easter-themed stories and a craft, and Lego Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
10th: Kids Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making an Easter craft.
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Bensyn Linder
Bensyn Ellis Lea Linder, infant daughter of Gary and Sophia Linder of Altamont, IL, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, in St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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Roger D. Daily, 85, of Sullivan passed away 9:26 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026 at Willow Breeze Hospice House, Mattoon.
Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.
Rose Maulden-Crane
Rose Maulden-Crane 86, of Decatur formerly of Sullivan, IL passed away at 12:53 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026, in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
A service to honor Rose’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Calvert & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, IL. The family will receive friends for visitation beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time. Memorials may be made to the Dementia Foundation or American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at Calvertmemorial.com.
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The Moultrie County Board updated sheriff’s fees and learned of changes with Central Illinois Public Transit. Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission conducted a study of the Sheriff’s Department fee schedule, which revealed that some fees needed to be increased to cover actual costs.
The Sullivan Okaw Valley track team competed in the Decatur Area indoor Invitational, held in the Mt. Zion Firehouse. The meet was non-scored, so no team scores were calculated, but the boys had a solid start with nine personal records set.
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•March 18, 2026•
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On March 4th, the Moultrie County Impact Giving Circle held its first meeting of 2026. It was another encouraging evening of neighbors coming together to support their community. After hearing nominations and brief presentations from several local organizations, members voted to award two $2,000 grants.
The Sullivan Elementary School PTO received $2,000 to help provide students the opportunity to attend a children’s musical at The Little Theatre On The Square. Experiences like this introduce young students to live theater and the arts, something many children might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.
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•March 18, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Monday, March 9th, the Sullivan School District held its monthly regular meeting. All were present, except Mr. Grooms.
NHS/NEHS highlights: Maddie Shonkwiler presented and shared that in the last month, they signed and delivered letters and treats to staff for school staff appreciation days. They will have their club photo for the yearbook on Thursday, March 12th, with all members expected to wear their club shirts. She shared ongoing efforts for school clean up, indoors as well as on the property. At their last meeting, members made sure they had worked enough events to gain their board’s approval on decision day, explaining that every member has to work at least one minor event. Event examples shared were a concession shift, one to two school beautification days, and the annual pork chop dinner, as well as ‘Breakfast of Champions’, wrapping gifts when adopting a family, working the SCEF teacher appreciation dinner, or hiding Easter eggs. The monies raised this year will go to Post Pom.
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•March 18, 2026•
by DM Williamee
Where to shop for the person who has everything? On Friday, March 13th and 14th, the Prairieland Frontiersmen held their 37th annual Historic Arts and Crafts show at the Sullivan American Legion. The Legion Hall was packed wall to wall with traders and artisans representing the colonial, fur trade, and Civil War eras, with their multitude of hand-made goods and wares on offer. Many men and women dressed in historical attire, spanning the different eras represented. From beautiful maple-stocked muzzle-loading rifles, all manner of loading gear, rattlesnake vertebrae earrings, fur accessories of all types, books and manuals, and beaded necklaces to leatherworks tanned and tooled, period pieces of clothing and camaraderie, the craft show was a step into the past.
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