June Taylor
June M. Taylor, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Sunday January 19, 2025 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan.
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Obituaries 1-22-2025: Kevin Ray
Kevin Ray
Kevin D. Ray was born on February 17, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to Eugene V. and Carolyn (Smith) Ray.
Kevin married Linda M Reynolds on August 17, 1969, in Shelbyville, Illinois.
Read MoreObituaries 1-22-2025: Paul “Short” Craig
Paul “Short” Craig, 100, of Sullivan, passed away 7:55 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God.
Read MoreArrests made in Findlay burglaries
•January 22, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
A Lovington man was arrested two weeks ago and charged with a series of burglaries in Findlay.
Eldon Cowgill was arrested on January 11, following a string of break-ins and attempted break-ins at Findlay businesses.
Read MoreRemembering Who We Are..…43
•January 22, 2025•
Smoke Hills
By Janet Roney
I’ve been following an 1811 map made by Isaac Hill of the lower Kaskaskia River and west central Illinois for his brother, Henry, who was, I believe, a Ranger at Ft. Massac in southern Illinois. It shows Indian trails that connected to trails that led into Moultrie County. The many notes written in the margins and his report for Henry hold much information that local historians are still deciphering and debating. (I’m sure adding my two cents worth will be very helpful.)
Read MoreA Look Back…1-22-2025
2015
The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is proudly announced the winners of the 2014 annual awards which will be presented at the SCED Annual Dinner. Larry Stenger was recognized as the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Ron White was honored with a lifetime achievement award. The Briarwood was honored as the Small Business of the Year. Petersen Healthcare was presented the 2014 Business of the Year Award.
Sullivan Lady Redskins jumped forward in the Central Illinois Conference at 4-0 after taking on the St. Teresa Lady Bulldogs and winning 80-32. With a combination of Brittin Boyer, Emily Neuhauser, and Elissa Stewart, it became clear the SHS LadyRedskins are a tough team to beat.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity plans 35th house
•January 22, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
Habitat for Humanity Moultrie County is now accepting applications for their 2025 house build.
“It’s time to get the applications in now if you want to be considered,” said Tara Reed, manager of the Habitat ReStore in Sullivan.
Applications are available at the Restore. Eligible homebuyers must be in need of safe, affordable housing, have a low to moderate income but be able to make affordable mortgage payments, and be willing to partner with Habitat providing “sweat equity” in the building of their new home.
Read MoreALAH School District moves forward with a Health Life Safety Study in partnership with BLDD
Elementary students succeeding at reading goals
•January 22, 2025•
by Ariana R Cherry
Elementary principals in the ALAH School District District recently shared their updated progress in reading levels at the most recent school board meeting held Wednesday, January 15.
Principal Chris Forman of Atwood Hammond Grade School expressed how proud he was of the students in his building for exceeding their reading goal with 64.87% of students reading at or above their grade level. Andrew Peralta, principal of the Arthur Grade School shared that 56% of his students are reading at or above their grade level while principal Marla Graham stated that 40% of her students are reading at or above their grade level compared to the 39% from last year.
The board approved several donations from community organizations, including $2,000 from MCC Thrift Shop to both Atwood Hammond Grade School and Lovington Grade School for the Backpack Program. An additional $2,000 donation was received to help pay for lunch balances. The December 2024 bank statement was $2,678,922.47. The following balances were recorded:
Read MoreMundane January meeting for Sullivan School Board; Positive building updates
•January 22, 2025•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, January 13th. All members were present.
Per usual, the meeting started with updates from both NEHS and NHS. Both reports were abbreviated thanks to a shortened December month. NEHS is excited to start pen pal letters with elementary schools. This program begins this month and last through April. They will finish with an in person event where they get to meet their pen pals.
NHS continues to recognize teachers at all three buildings for their hard work. It was reported that Military Appreciation night had to be cancelled for this year. Both student groups joined forces to decorate and prepare for this event, but due to inclement weather, the event had to be postponed. Unfortunately, the remaining schedule of games does not allow it to be rescheduled this year.
Read MoreWindsor honor rolls
•January 22, 2025•
7th Grade Honor Roll: Baymen Dyer, Jocelyn French
7th Grade High Honors: Rihanna Baker, Kailynn Burley, Addisyn Clark, Jeslyn Kemper, Dayton Montgomery, Alma Peadro, Briley Rincker, Emery Voris, Laura Will
8th Grade High Honor Roll: Lily Ault, Lila Cramner, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Briar Rincker, Bryce Rincker
9th Grade Honor Roll: Madison Carter, Maxwell Jeffries, Evan Pfeiffer, Ellenor Walker
9th Grade High Honor Roll: Monica Baker, Ellyn Boyer, Bryar Cowger, Owen Figgins, Emma Hickman, Peter Mast, Madison Sears
10th Grade Honor Roll: Elizabeth Cloe, Ryan Harris, Zoey McDaniel
10th Grade High Honor Roll: Ava Ballinger, Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Paisley Montgomery, Allie Upton
11th Grade Honor Roll: Ryker McDaniel, Olivia Rogers
11th Grade High Honor Roll: Alicia Camacho, Cameron Carey, Annaleise Cowger, Matthew Dennis, Haylee Downs, Alexis Gee, Ethan Goers, Hailey Goers, Tyler Hunter, Leak Kasey, Kyra Kitch, Bailey Owens, Landon Postlewait, Seth Rincker, Payton Shupe, Branson Tingley, Patton Voris
12th Grade Honor Roll: Karissa Sanders
12th Grade High Honor Roll: Chiara Campanelli, Aubrey Carter, Luke Dispennett, Anthony Harris, Rylan Rincker, Josephine Roberts, Avery Starwalt, Halle Wright