Roy Righter
Roy E. Righter, 91, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:49 a.m., Friday, August 25, 2023, in Carriage Crossings in Arcola. Read More
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Obituaries 8-30-2023: Alan Lutz
Alan Lutz
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alan Lutz, who left us too soon on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Read More
Obituaries 8-30-2023: Kimi Giorgi
Kimi Giorgi
Kimi Kai Giorgi, of Mayflower, Ark., formerly of Lovington, passed away at 4 a.m., Saturday, August 12, 2023, in her home in Mayflower, Ark. Read More
“It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up”
•August 30, 2023•
by Sarah Hudson Pierce
columnist
Coach Vince Lombardi said “it’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”
When I get discouraged I like to think about Norman Vincent Peale, author of The Power of Positive Thinking. The book was first thrown into the trash can by the author, Norman Vincent Peale, who was told by a publisher that his book wasn’t worth publishing. Being discouraged, he told his wife not to retrieve it from the can.
Instead she carried the manuscript, still in the basket, to another publisher, who immediately published it.
The rest is history. Read More
Don’t Get Cuffed, Unless You Want To
•August 30, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
I started my career at the Daily Herald as a police reporter. I got to learn the ebb and flow of crime with the seasons.
In winter, when even stupid criminals knew better to stick to themselves than burglarize homes, get into fights, rob banks and do other things that would require wearing bulky coats, leaving telltale footprints and driving getaway cars in snow, the crime rate dipped considerably.
It was summer when it seemed all bets were off. The heat seems to bring out the worst in people.
So imagine my surprise when I just received an email about “cuffing season” coming up. It would seem that the triple-digit heat we just endured would have been prime cuffing season. But apparently it is yet to come. Read More
Remember When? 8-30-2023
25 Years Ago This Week
Leslie Rodman’s solid all-around performance helped the Bethany-Findlay volleyball team earn its first victory of the season. Rodman finished with four kills, three service aces and one block as the Mustangs downed Cowden-Herrick 13-15,15-2, 15-1. Keri Newman had two kills, Betsy Rowe recorded five aces and Rebecca Brumleve added one block for the Mustangs who evened their record 1-1.
Sullivan-Bethany recorded a win in football over Normal U 18-15.
Lovington Swears in New Village President
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Lovington Swears in New Village President
The Village of Lovington swore in Dennis Garmon (right) as their new village president to fill out the remainder of Roger Walker’s (left) term on Monday, August 28. Walker moved out of town recently so he is no longer able to serve as village president.
Marsha Webb Visits Sullivan
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Marsha Webb Visits Sullivan
Marsha Webb, candidate for Illinois State Representative in the 107th District, visited the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Tuesday, August 22 to speak to members of the Moultrie County Republicans. Her platform includes supporting the 2nd amendment, Void the FOID, restore parental rights, school choice, protecting farmers land rights and term limits for elected officials.
City Council Approves Purchase of Splash Pad Equipment, Approves Quote for Ball Diamond Lights
•August 30, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Sullivan City Council held a regular meeting Monday, August 28. There was a variety of items on the agenda including the approval of purchase of splash pad equipment and approval of a quote for ball diamond lights.
Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said they have the splash pad equipment but needed to approve payment of it. The cost for the equipment is $133,877.60 from Imagine Nation. This was approved.
The council addressed the waiving of bidding and approval of a quote from Musco Lighting for ball diamond lights. Sherwood said she spoke with Electric Distribution Foreman Chris Parsons, and he said he was unable to get any other quotes. The quote includes a 25-year warranty. Read More
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity Holds Groundbreaking
Photo by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony for their newest build on Sunday, August 27 in Sullivan. Pictured are new homeowner Rebecca Comstock (second from right) and son Clark (far left) with Habitat board president Gary Smith (second from left) and Pastor Bob Vail (far right).
•August 30, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity broke ground Sunday for their newest build in Sullivan. Rebecca Comstock, Kylee, Clark and Owen have been selected for the home. Read More