2016
Thanks to those who gave their lives fighting for America. It was the expression of Taps as Memorial Day services ended at Green Hill Cemetery in Sullivan. American Legion Post #68 Honor Guard, auxiliary, and Lincoln Trails Council Boy Scouts marched from the Moultrie County Courthouse to the cemetery with a Sullivan Police Department escort.
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•June 3, 2026•
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The Moultrie County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced a new emergency notification system for Moultrie County residents and business owners. Moultrie County has transitioned from the previous CodeRED system to a new Moultrie County Emergency Notifications service. It’s designed to quickly send notifications about severe weather, road closures, public safety matters, and other time-sensitive events to specific locations when and where they matter most.
When severe weather strikes, roads may close unexpectedly, or emergencies may affect your community. Timely information can help keep families, employees, customers, and property safe. Whether you’re a parent trying to keep your family safe or a local business owner responsible for employees and operations, receiving timely information can help you make decisions during rapidly changing circumstances.
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•June 3, 2026•
If you’ve passed over the Fox Harbor bridge near Sullivan Marina recently and wondered what is going on with all of the heavy equipment at Lake Shelbyville, a special public event at the Moultrie County History Center seeks to answer your questions.
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•June 3, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Saturday, June 6th at 1:00 p.m., Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 will be placing a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68, located at 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. POW/MIA Chairs of Honor are perpetually empty seats placed in public spaces to solemnly commemorate the tens of thousands of American service members who are Prisoners of War (POW) or Missing in Action (MIA) and have not yet returned home. The empty space is designed to remind the public that even though missing soldiers are absent, there is always a reserved space waiting for them upon their return, and these chairs symbolize a steadfast vow that America will never stop searching for those who have not returned. Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness of U.S. Prisoners of War (POWs) and Missing in Action (MIA), and supporting veterans and their families. Rolling Thunder is not a motorcycle gang; rather, they are a veterans’ advocacy group. Membership does not require you to own a motorcycle or be a veteran.
•June 3, 2026•
Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 809 S Hamilton Street, inside the Gold Classroom. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with a 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, call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 4/21/26 are eligible to give at this drive.
•June 3, 2026•
Cheryl Avitts, the Facilitator for the TOPS Club Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), has announced that the public is invited to attend their meetings in Sullivan, to be held at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 W. Water Street, in Sullivan, in the Conference Room. TOPS generates positive awareness for weight loss by encouraging a healthy lifestyle through support, education, and accountability.
•June 3, 2026•
Cadwell will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 3:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16th, at 1533 CR 1900N, inside the Donor Bus at M & E WoodCrafts. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested.
Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with a 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 4/21/26 are eligible to give at this drive.
•June 3, 2026•
Beginning with the June 10 issue of NewsProgress, deadlines have been changed. All legal notices, classifieds (Rummage Sales, Help Wanted, etc.), display advertising and news submissions are due by noon on Friday.
•June 3, 2026•
On May 29th, the Elizabeth Memorial Library kicked off its annual Summer Reading Program, and it was the place to be, where droves of community members, both large and small, were eager to sign up and partake of the opening festivities. On offer were free snow cones and cotton candy, bounce houses, a croquet match-up game with prizes, the ever-popular face painting, and the actual sign-up, which will reward readers with prizes for their summer reading accomplishments. The event was high-energy and filled with kiddos, from tots to teens, enjoying all of the sweet treats and activities, with many leaving with armfuls of books to get their reading off to a stellar start. Inside, many were taking advantage of the computers, games, and play area, with clusters of youngsters passing through all genres and reading sections, especially the new releases.
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