•May 1, 2024•
The First Apostolic Lighthouse, 902 S Hamilton, Sullivan, will host a Southern Gospel Concert and Revival this weekend. A kids night revival will be Friday at 7 p.m., the Chandlers will entertain on Saturday at 7 p.m. and a revival will be at 10 a.m. Sunday. To RSVP call (217) 205-9789.
•May 1, 2024•
Heavenbound will be in concert on Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be finger food fellowship. A love offering will be collected.
•April 24, 2024•
A retirement appreciation gathering will be held Saturday, April 27 for Pastor Rodney and Charlene Houser at the Lovington Church of God. The gathering will be held at the Church of God Community Building from 2-4 p.m.
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Girl Scout Troop 3641 gives back
Every year, you see these smiling faces out and about selling boxes of delicious Girl Scout cookies. To you, it may just be a snack, a special treat for a friend, or a kind gesture of support, but to the girls in Troop 3641 it is so much more. The cookies sold each year allow the girls to raise funds to help pay for uniforms, badges and supplies needed for activities, as well as to participate in council sponsored events and special outings. More importantly, our girls take a portion of their funds each cookie season to give back to the community. Each troop member has a chance to brainstorm ideas and contribute to the list that they then vote on. Due to overwhelming community support this year, the girls were able to vote and make two donations, instead of one. Their first donation was to help The Haven, which is a homeless shelter, kitchen, and advocacy center in Mattoon. The troop collected and purchased items from The Haven’s needs wishlist (which can be found on their Facebook page) at the last meeting and supplies were delivered this week. Thank you for supporting our Girl Scout Troop so generously and encouraging our girls in all of their endeavors. We are incredibly grateful to live in a community that offers so much support to the various programs available to enrich our youth
•April 24, 2024•
by E. Scott England
It’s a track meet where some of the top teams compete as a way to size up the potential competition in the postseason. Both teams competed well with coaches happy with performances.
Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly picked up points with a second and third place finish in the high jump. Devon Richardson also picked up a point with her sixth place finish in the triple jump. Read More
Seeing the Beauty
•April 24, 2024•
by Janet Roney
What do you think is the most beautiful spot in Moultrie County?
I have several favorites. There’s nothing quite like the sight, smell, and sound of a field of freshly tasseled corn on a summer evening in July, especially on the high ground north of Bethany near St. Isadore’s Church. It’s the highest spot in the county and you can see lights from five towns in the county plus Decatur from there. The fresh, clean smell of corn pollen fills the air, and, I swear, you can hear the popping sound of corn growing! For farmers, that sight, smell and sound brings great joy. Read More
•April 24, 2024•
by E. Scott England
The entire Midwest was watching the weather radar last Tuesday as storms swept most of the area. For Sullivan, they were hoping the rain would continue to hold out so they could get their Tri-County track meet in plus honor the seniors of this year. Unfortunately, with the second heat of girls in the blocks for the 400m relay, lightning let loose triggering the 30 minute relay. With continued lightning over the next 30 minutes, officials decided to end the meet.
In field events for the girls, Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly went one, two in high jump. Bear cleared .05m more for the win. Emily Miller also picked up points with her fourth place finish. Lily Moxley vaulted 1.83m for a fifth place finish in pole vault. Eiley Poe jumped 4.50m in long jump earning her third place. Devon Richardson took home second in triple jump with a jump of 9.76m. Kelly finished fourth in the triple jump. Read More
•April 24, 2024•
CEFS Outreach, Bethany will be at the Village Hall on May 10th from 10:00 am -12:00 pm with a Mobile Food Pantry. Signup through their Microsoft form by May 3rd https://forms.office.com/r/6CGbXU2YcK
•April 24, 2024•
In a celebration of local talent and dedication on the basketball court, four standout athletes from Sullivan have been recognized in the prestigious Journal-Gazette All-Area Girls Basketball Team.
Addison Minor and Kiley Dyer have both received Special Mention for their outstanding contributions to the sport. Known for their skill, determination, and leadership on the court, Minor and Dyer have captured the attention of fans and opponents alike with their impressive performances throughout the season. Read More
•April 24, 2024•
Mid State Tank will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 7:00 am to noon on Thursday, May 9th at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside Donor Bus.
To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 3/14/24 are eligible to give at this drive.