Photo by Crystal Reed
New Sullivan City Council Sworn In
On Monday, May 1 the new Sullivan City Council was sworn in at the Moultrie County Courthouse by Judge Jeremy Richey. From left to right are Abbey Sherwood, Commissioner of Accounts and Finance; Mike Kirk, Commissioner of Public Property; Mayor Mike Mossman and Doug Shook, Commissioner of Street and Public Improvements. Not pictured is Chuck Woodworth, Commissioner of Health and Safety.
•May 3, 2023•
Danielle Simpson, a senior at Okaw Valley High School, has been named an Illinois State Scholar. She has a 4.125 gpa on a 4.0 scale after 7 semesters. In her time at Okaw Valley she has received straight A’s and been on high honor roll all through high school. Read More
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Jalexis Barrett of Sullivan at her booth during the Illini Prairie CEO Trade Show held at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur on Thursday, April 25. Her business is called Cozy Creations and involves creating custom rugs.
•May 3, 2023•
by Crystal Reed
The Illini Prairie CEO class which includes students from the Arcola, Arthur, Sullivan and Tuscola communities held their trade show at Yoder’s Kitchen Tuesday, April 25. There were 10 student businesses showcased at the event including a tea business, keychain business, photography business and custom card business.
One of the students participating was Jalexis Barrett, a senior at Sullivan High School. After graduation, she plans to attend Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and study criminology. Barrett said she joined the CEO program to help push her out of her comfort zone and make her a more driven and business-minded individual. Read More
•May 3, 2023•
Several meetings are planned in regards to wind/solar zoning ordinance in Moultrie County for HB 4412. Meetings are as follows:
Friday May 5 at 3:30pm in the County Board Room - Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting (attorney Andrew Keyt will be available for questions as well)
Friday May 19th at 9am - Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing (this is the meeting that will go into record and is the most important to be heard if the public has something to share)
Friday May 19th immediately following the ZBA hearing - Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting
May 25th 7pm - Special County Board Meeting to vote on Text amendment to the ordinance.
•May 3, 2023•
The Rotary Club of Sullivan is looking for golfers to support their annual fundraiser on Friday May 12th 11:30 am at the Sullivan Country Club. Projects supported include the literacy program One Book One Sullivan, and the Middle School Summer Trip. Sponsor a Hole for $150 or a Team for $300 that includes Hole sponsorship. We thank the 2023 sponsors including Atchison Electric, MK Trucking, Edward Jones/Troy Rogers/George Levi, First Community Bank of Moultrie County, Wood Insurance, Transport Services, Monarch Cabinets, QNS, Kirby Foods, Loman Ray Insurance/Linda Huber, Agri-Fab, Rural King Distribution, American Family Insurance/Lori Shasteen, and Scott State Bank. To sign up contact joe@marvinkeller.com. BBQ lunch, awards, and hole prizes provided.
•May 3, 2023•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 10. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the American Legion Auxiliary. Founded in 1919, they are made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans. They are dedicated to serving veterans, military and their families. The Sullivan unit provides gifts for local nursing home veterans for various holidays throughout the year. And they support local youth organizations and families in the community. At the May Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Paper Pei (formerly Usbourne Books), Pampered Chef, PLUS different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30 pm. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.
•May 3, 2023•
There are two upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in our area. On Tuesday, May 9, there will be a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain from 12 to 6 pm. There is also one scheduled on Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 6 pm at the Methodist Church in Arthur, 128 E. Illinois St. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org.
•April 26, 2023•
The public is invited to the first annual Arthur-Area Spring Community Arts Fair. It will be held in the Arthur United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 6 from 1-6 p.m. There are eleven talented artists from various surrounding areas to show and sell their art. Those who attend the fair will also get a chance to vote for their favorite artist. Each artist will have a jar at their table for donations. The artist with the most money in the jar will be named the “People’s Choice Artist Award.” Donations will be used for the ministries of the Arthur United Methodist Church to continue its outreach services in the Arthur area. The event is free to attend but you are welcome to give donations at the door. Everyone is encouraged to attend and support local art while also benefiting community outreach. Also, don’t miss Pastor Jill Bunker of AUMC and Ariana R. Cherry (Administrative Assistant) when they appear on CI-Living on WCIA Channel 3 news on Tuesday, May 2 to promote the art fair.
•April 26, 2023•
The Lake Shelbyville Project welcomes five new rangers to our staff. These rangers filled vacancies left by rangers that took promotions, outside Lake Shelbyville, within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers organization. Rangers Makayla Tinker, Tanner Coleman, Brent Scroggins, Brockton Letcher, and Eli Pollmann will make great additions to the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Lake Shelbyville. Read More
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Windsor High School Prom Royalty
Windsor High School hosted their “Night Under the Stars” themed Prom at Building 1225 in Sullivan on Saturday, April 22nd. Prom Royalty are pictured Front Row (left to right): Crown bearer Gracie Kearney, 2023 Prom Queen Kiersten Wheeler, 2023 Prom King Dylan Curry, and Crown bearer Oliver Heinz. Back Row (left to right): Queen Candidates Gracie Brownlee and Kaylynn Carey, 2022 Homecoming Queen Reese Bennett, 2022 Prom King Jack Welsh, King Candidates Robbie McDaniel and Daylen Kircher.