Frances Yeakel
Frances M. Yeakel, 100, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday December 16, 2023.
Fran’s request was that there would be a memorial service to be planned to be held at a later date. Read More
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Obituaries 12-20-2023: Katherine Ray
Katherine Ray
Katherine Elizabeth Ray, affectionately known as Nan to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1934, in Windsor, Illinois, to Wilbur “B.I.” and Elsie (Frizzell) Carman, Nan lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a 1952 graduate of Windsor High School and a lifelong member of the Windsor Christian Church. Read More
Obituaries 12-20-2023: Pamela Guyot
Pamela Guyot
Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
Obituaries 12-20-23: Barbara Neuhauser
Barbara Neuhauser
Barbara Ann Neuhauser, 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday December 13, 2023 in her residence. Read More
Obituaries 12-20-2023: Betty Book
Betty Book
Betty Ruth Book, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. Read More
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Social Life
•December 20, 2023•
New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep. However, that doesn’t mean that resolutions cannot involve fun with friends.
Resolutions that focus on improving social connections might be something to consider this year. Expanding your social life can prove beneficial, as strong social connections are important to maintaining cognitive health and emotional well-being. The following are some socially-minded resolutions.
• Volunteer. One of the best ways to meet new people is to engage in activities that attract like-minded individuals. Volunteer activities are one avenue to explore. Volunteerism can start in schools, community centers, houses of worship, and elsewhere through the community. Read More
A Look Back…
2013
The Lovington Housewalk, an event that had not been held in more than five years was held. The walk which formerly benefitted Lovington High School had its proceeds going to support the Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that year. The event had a steady stream of visitors to the six homes included in the walk. The one day event raised $800.
The First Christian Church of Sullivan quilters Sunday School class made small quilts that were given to the Sullivan Police Department, who provided them to children who had been uprooted from his or her familiar surroundings and taken to the police department until child services could take over. The quilts were given to the children and they were theirs to keep. Read More
Visiting with Santa in Lovington
photo by Crystal Reed
Visiting with Santa
Willow Tipton visits with Santa during Breakfast with Santa held in Lovington on December 16. The breakfast was put on by the Lovington Park Board.
photo by Crystal Reed
Breakfast with Santa
Magnolia McDaniel is fascinated with Santa’s beard at the Breakfast with Santa held in Lovington. The event included breakfast and time to pose for photos with Santa and give him your wishlist.
IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry 2023
photo by Crystal Reed
IGA Delivers Hams to Moultrie County Food Pantry
The IGA meat department delivered 115 hams to the C.E.F.S. Moultrie County Food Pantry on Monday, December 18. The hams were donated anonymously. The hams are given to local individuals who also receive a gift card to help them pay for the rest of their Christmas dinner.
County Board Approves Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
•December 20, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, December 14, at the Moultrie County Courthouse. County Board members Kenny Graven and Billy Voyles were absent. The board approved the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The total levy is $2,602,843.00. Board members Scott Buxton and Aaron Wilhelm voted no.
Wilhelm explained his reason for being a no vote, saying he has been a no vote through the process because he made a promise when he was running for office that he wouldn’t vote for any kind of tax increases. “I’m going to stand by my vote this year,” he said. “I made that commitment before I had a true understanding of how taxation worked at the local level.” Read More