•July 24, 2024•
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is offering free paperback books to anyone in the community. Just right through the front entry on some tables and in boxes are the libraries very old and worn out books that they are no longer using. In return for the years of community interest, these books are now free for the public to make room for the new books. No limit per person and the books are restocked daily.
2014
The old horseshoe pits in Lovington’s Tom Conn Park held the memories of many residents as they watched or played horseshoes with friends and family. But last year the pits were removed to accommodate the new skate park. Yet, towards the end of the planning for the skate park project, Sara Gale approached the board to reinstall the horseshoe pits in a different location to keep alive the memory of her father Emmett Burcham, who was a champion thrower. Read More
•July 24, 2024•
Bethany has a new summer youth group every Wednesday at 7pm at C. P. Church, 219 S. Lincoln St. Ranging from middle school to high school, “By The Well” Club offers games, snacks, lesson and all around fun with peers. The youth group classes will be lead by Colten Lash.
•July 24, 2024•
The second Sullivan City council meeting of the month happened on Thursday July 18 at 6pm. Commissioner Sherwood was one of the first to speak for the night, touching on the phenomenal job the new construction company did on the new park courts and splash pad stating “I can’t recommend them enough”. Sherwood also had very little to report on vandalism and graffiti within the park mentioning the vandalism within the park has been way less this year than in previous years. Continuing on with Sullivan’s improvements, Commissioner Shook reported that they secured a grant to fix the roads downtown, running from Water Street to Madison then down to the highway. The grant is to both make the roads look nice but also fix some flaws which makes the roads more difficult to drive on. This road work is expected to start as soon as clearance has been given. Read More
•July 24, 2024•
2nd - Kids craft form 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a paper plate camper.
5th & 19th - Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.
6th - Story time from 10-10:30 a.m.
9th - Lego time from 3:30-4:30 p.m.
12th - Adult Craft Club from 5-7 p.m. Bring whatever craft you are working on and join us. We will be sharing ideas and techniques.
13th - Tyke time from 10-10:30 a.m.
16th - Recipe Swap all day. This month we will be sharing our favorite 5-ingredient dinners.
20th - S.T.E.A.M time form 3:30-4:30 p.m. Read More
Dennis Denning
Dennis “Mike” Denning, age 71, of Mattoon, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Willow Breeze Hospice House with his family by his side. Read More
•July 24, 2024•
Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. offers Caregiver Advisory Programs that covers caregivers & grandparents or other relatives raising grandchildren/children in Moultrie, Douglas and Shelby Counties.
Caregiver support groups meet the first Thursday of the month at Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan at 1:00-2:30pm and the second Thursday of the month at 9:00am at the Arthur Public Library.
Grandparents/relatives raising grandchildren/children program meet the first Thursday of the month at Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan 2:30-3:30pm.
•July 24, 2024•
Windsor Elementary is offering even more events for the summer. July 26th there will be the Scoville Mobile Zoo at the Elementary School. Scoville Mobile Zoo offers a safe but close exploration and education of animals that children can experience first hand. From educational courses to fun facts, Scoville Mobile Zoo has many activities for the children to not waste a moment with the animals. August 2nd the University of Illinois will be in Windsor with the science bus, a mobile laboratory where children can learn fun science facts and do experiments. All programs will be provided at the school during lunch, from 11am to 1pm.
•July 24, 2024•
The Moultrie County Outreach Food Pantry is having a sign-up for students and their families who may need assistance with getting school supplies for the upcoming school year. Sign-up forms must be filled out before August 2nd to receive help. Pick-up for all supplies will be on August 9th from 9am to 4pm at the Moultrie County Outreach Office. To sign-up for assistance please visit https://forms.office.com/r/YbhT8fkSkr and fill out your information for the best help for this school year.
Photo by Megan Russell. Pictured John Vander Burgh (owner of Vander Burgh Financial Services), his wife Heidi, and their two grandkids, ages 2 and 4 months.
•July 24, 2024•
On Sunday, Bethany had a sweet surprise planned out for any and all. The Green Creamery, a mobile ice cream parlor which supports loving the earth and making the best quality ice cream around, visited and gave out free ice cream as a Vander Burgh Financial Services, LLC customer appreciation event. The crowds were bustling with many groups of families and friends coming and going throughout the two hour event. Read More