•May 8, 2024•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Moultrie County Courthouse Square in Sullivan is blooming this spring after students from Sullivan High School’s Horticulture Class made a planting visit.
The students worked on the spring spruce up including planting flower beds and working on the Lincoln Memorial on the courthouse grounds. Read More
•May 8, 2024•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council hired a local resident as City Treasurer, renewed a long standing energy contract and approved an increase in water and sewer rates at their May 2 meeting.
The council voted to hire Kassie Waggoner as the new City Treasurer.
“Kassie and her family are long-time residents and we’re glad to have her with us,” said Mayor Mike Mossman. Read More
•May 8, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11 am at Bethany library. Mexican meal will be furnished. All are welcome.
•May 8, 2024•
Upcoming Blood Drives in Shelby and Moultrie Counties
Moultrie
• May 9th, 1 to 6 p.m. at Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois St., Arthur
• May 30th, Noon to 5:30 p.m. at Lovington Christian Church, 301 S County St., Lovington
Shelby
• May 16th, Noon to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1000 West North 6th, Shelbyville
• May 30th, 2 to 6 p.m. at Herrick Community Building, 11 Broadway Rd, Herrick
•May 8, 2024•
The third Genealogy Class will be held on May 14 at the History Center in Sullivan, 6:30-8 p.m. All are invited to attend, no matter what your level of research, beginners or experienced. Gail Price, resident Genealogist, will conduct the class. Call the History Center 217-728-4095 Tuesday- Friday 10-3 or Saturday 10-2 to register.
•May 8, 2024•
The annual Bethany Celebration Parade will be held June 22 at 10:00 a.m. Lineup will be at 9:00 at the OVMS North parking lot.
•May 8, 2024•
Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.
•May 1, 2024•
Lake Land College will honor graduates at the annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. in the Field House.
More than 600 students will receive degrees and certificates this spring, with more than 340 graduates expected to participate in the ceremony. Read More
Sparrows receives grant
Sparrows Unlimited Inc. was one of the recipients of an Orange Krush Foundation Grant this year. Orange Krush is a branch of the registered student organization (RSO), Illini Pride, at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. In its current form, the Organization has two faces. First, the Orange Krush is the student cheering section for the University of Illinois men’s basketball team. Second, the Orange Krush exists as a charitable organization known as the Orange Krush Foundation. Kelly Creek and Pam Anklam attended their awards ceremony on April 23 representing Sparrows.
Benefit held
A pancake and sausage benefit was held Saturday at the Lovington Firehouse to help a fellow resident acquire some specialized equipment. Jason Brown has been quadriplegic for over 20 years and needs this equipment to help him move more freely around his house. Pictured is Jason, center, speaking with a couple of the supporters.