•August 19, 2026•
1: Dine w/Doc 11:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Call to pre-register (217) 728-8521
2: Bridge and Hand and Foot 1:00p.m.
3: Exercise class 10:00a.m., Birthday Bingo Noon, Caregivers Support Group 12:30p.m., Relatives Raising Children 2:00p.m.
4: Senior Expo
8: Exercise class 10:00a.m.
9: Bridge and Hand and Foot 1:00p.m.
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•August 19, 2026•
For Peace Meal Reservations at the Sullivan Senior Center-Mid-Illinois Senior Inc call (217) 728-8521
1: Chicken Alfredo, California Blend Vegetables, Peas, Fruit Salad
2: Hamburger on a Bun, Cheesy Potatoes, Cherry Crisp, Creamy Coleslaw
3: Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes Roasted Seasoned Brussel Sprouts, Dreamsicle Salad, Bread/Roll
4: Fried Chicken, Baked Beans, Corn, Potato Salad, Roll
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•August 19, 2026•
by Joshua Reinhart
The Eastern Illinois University Alumni Association is on the prowl, inviting their network of Panther alums to explore joining the association as new or returning members.
Becoming a member of EIU’s Alumni Association offers a list of exclusive benefits for participants at different levels, including membership credentials, a bi-annual subscription to the EIU alumni magazine Forever EIU, discounts at the newly renovated EIU Bookstore, dedicated help in finding old EIU friends or roommates, special invitations to alumni events, and memberships to EIU’s Student Rec Center, among other benefits.
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•August 19, 2026•
Lake Land College will celebrate the start of the new school year by hosting Welcome Week, an event designed to help new and returning students settle into life at Lake Land and prepare for a successful year.
Welcome Week will begin the week before classes start and continue into the first week of the Fall semester, with activities and events offered Tuesday, August 18 through Saturday, August 22 and Monday, August 24 through Thursday, August 27.
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
When Charlotte Duzan learned how much it cost to participate in competitive cheerleading, she wanted to help.
The 9-year-old Sullivan Elementary School student had read her All Star cheer contract and offered to help pay the fees. Her parents, Heather and Cody Duzan, told her they appreciated her willingness to contribute but would cover the costs. Instead, they encouraged her to earn spending money for the family’s travel to competitions.
That conversation sparked the beginning of Little Miss Duzy.
Now preparing to enter fourth grade in Mrs. Wilson’s class at Sullivan Elementary School, Charlotte creates and sells handmade items including Spirit Sparkle hair glitter, keychains, beaded pens, lanyard pulls, T-shirts and other crafts. She has participated in five vendor fairs and sets up at the Sullivan American Legion Quarter Auction on the second Wednesday of each month. The auction raises money for local organizations, and Charlotte regularly donates items to help support those efforts.
Read MoreThe Kellars...Sons of the American Revolution
•August 19, 2026•
by Janey Roney
In honor of our country’s 250th anniversary, we have been reviewing our county’s connections to the Revolutionary War which includes the names of our county and county seat that honor two Revolutionary War generals, William F. Moultrie from the south and the northern General John Sullivan.
I also reviewed two of the Revolutionary War veterans buried in our county, Isaac Waggoner and James Patterson. The name of a third veteran, Pvt. John S. Howell, appears on an Illinois DAR list as being buried in 1860 in Kellar Cemetery near Lovington. Although plenty of Howells are buried there, none match his name or death date. So, while waiting for more information to appear about dear John S. Howell, let’s let him lie in peace while we learn about some relatives of Revolutionary War veterans buried in Kellar Cemetery, starting with the Kellars themselves.
Read Moreby Sharon Barricklow
After voters approved creating the post of a Sullivan City Manager during the spring elections, the City Council is moving forward with plans to recruit and hire someone to fill that role.
The council has been discussing the parameters of the city manager position and agreed Monday night, August 10, to work with Interim Solutions, LLC to recruit an interim and permanent city manager.
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
As families prepared for the start of a new school year, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation helped 104 Moultrie County children with some of the expenses that come with heading back to the classroom.
Through its School Supply Program, C.E.F.S. assisted families with school supplies during a time of year that can bring several expenses at once, including school fees and clothing.
Crystal Edwards with C.E.F.S. said the organization understands the effect those costs can have on a family’s budget.
“Because many of our staff members and clients have families, we understand the financial impact that the back-to-school season can bring,” Edwards said. “The School Supply Program is one way we can help ease that burden.”
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Isn’t it amazing how quickly we can adjust to darkness?
I notice this most nights when I go to bed early. My husband graciously takes care of the last-minute tasks like locking the doors, turning off lights and making sure everything is settled while I crawl into bed and enjoy the rare gift of quiet.
As the night goes on, and let’s be honest, in midlife that can mean getting out of bed more than once, something interesting happens.
By the second trip across the bedroom, I don’t even bother turning on a light. I know exactly where the dresser is, how to avoid the corner of the bed and which floorboard will creak if I step on it.
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•August 19, 2026•
The 2026 4-H livestock shows were held at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Thirty Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members participated in showing their animals on both evenings at the fair.
Poultry Show Results
Poultry Champions: Grand Champion Female Poultry Brently Carnahan, Reserve Grand Champion Female Poultry Lilly Wince, Grand Champion Male Poultry Juliana Holmes, Reserve Grand Champion Male Poultry Lilly Wince, Grand Champion Dozen Eggs Lela Prosser
Poultry Showmanship
Age 8-11: Grand Champion Showman Juliana Holmes, Reserve Grand Champion Showman Lilly Wince
Age 12-14: Grand Champion Showma: Roxi Clark
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