•May 27, 2026•
Bethany’s annual ‘Bethany Celebration’ will be held on Friday, June 19th, and Saturday, June 20th. The exciting schedule of events is as follows:
Friday the 19th
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Several Lady Redskins compete at state track meet
•May 27, 2026•
by E. Scott England
The best of the best were on display in Charleston for the IHSA Class 1A girls’ state track prelims and finals held last week. Several athletes competed in both individual and relay competitions.
Read MoreState qualifiers for Redskins’ track
•May 27, 2026•
by E. Scott England
It’s been a season of rebuilding for the Sullivan Redskins track team. Dominated by underclassmen, the team has seen its ups and down. But several highlights from the season have head coach John Bertetto only looking positive. “Our boys had another strong season with a young roster. Thirty-seven athletes are slated to return next season. The future is looking bright for our track program,” remarked Bertetto.
Read More2026 SES Track Meet: placements and records
by DM Williamee
Last Thursday, May 15th, Sullivan Elementary School held its annual Track and Field event, with parents, family, friends, and community members coming together to watch the elementary students give it their all. They competed in multiple events and enjoyed a wonderfully sunny late afternoon. As promised last week, the finish times, as well as historical record data, have been compiled for the students who competed this year, showing some love to our younger athletes.
2026 Placements
Kindergarten
Softball throw, Boys: Oliver Manuel, 1st, Bennett Daily, 2nd, Ollie Carpenter, 3rd
Kainan Weaver, 4th, Shane Artis, 5th.
Read MorePoppies and truck
by DM Williamee
On Saturday, May 23rd, Sullivan American Legion Commander Rick Read, accompanied by his lovely bride Ronda Read, was at the corner of Hamilton and Jackson Streets with Post 68’s American Legion 1937 American LaFrance firetruck, distributing Poppies for Memorial Day. American Legion fire trucks are restored antique or modified fire engines owned by local Legion posts, serving as powerful symbols of community connection, veteran camaraderie, and patriotic service. Across the country, these trucks act as rolling tributes.
Obituaries 5-27-2026: Dixie Johnson
Dixie Johnson
Dixie Irene Johnson, 80, of Bethany, passed away 2:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.
Read MoreObituaries 5-27-2026: Oliver Elder
Oliver Elder
Oliver “Ollie” D. Elder, 80, of Sullivan, passed away on Friday, May 22, in Mattoon, IL.
Read MoreA Look Back…5-27-2026
2016
The 4th Grade Wax Museum at Sullivan Elementary School displayed a mix of pop culture and history. Students in the three 4th-grade classes of Kurt Freise, Drew Campbell, and Kay Lehman spent the past two months learning about characters from history and pop culture. Inside the elementary school gymnasium, those students became the characters they were studying.
The ALAH Knight softball team, under head coach Jerry Lane, ended the season with a 14-10 record, following regional tournament play at Catlin-Salt Creek. Macy Hollingsworth pitched 69 innings for the Knights with a 6-5 record and a 477 ERA. She allowed 73 runs, 114 hits, of which 16 were doubles, three triples, and a home run, while fanning 16 players.
Read MoreIAHC’s “All about horses” day June 13
•May 27, 2026•
On Saturday, June 13th, the Illinois Amish Heritage Center (IAHC) will be holding a fun, all-day, and family-friendly event titled “All About Horses.”
There will be three demonstrations on equine therapy by the Trinity Horsemanship Foundation with horses, a link up with one of their therapy horses, and demonstrations and explanations of why they do what they do, as well as the numerous proven benefits of equine therapy. They will demonstrate the link-up ---a small round pen with the horse, using the horse’s natural instincts to make a connection that allows the horse to select that person as the leader of the interaction.
Read MoreProperty tax time: a guide
•May 27, 2026•
While not everyone’s favorite time of year or bill, Moultrie County Treasurer Stephanie Helmuth and her office are keen to keep residents well-informed. As everyone begins to receive their property tax bills over the next few days, the office has released a guide to help residents better understand the bills, as this year they will have a new format, and the stubs are different as well. What Mrs. Helmuth has to say about this change is, “We made these updates in order to make the information on the back of the tax bill more visible and user-friendly, and easier to navigate so our taxpayers can get the most out of the information we provide.” There is plenty of helpful and well-organized information on the back of your bill this year.
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