by Angela Hogan,
Administrator - Moultrie County Health Department
During the spring, the weather is often considered the greatest threat to our personal safety. However, old, outdated, or unused prescription medications create a significant safety risk in our homes every day of the year.
Read MoreDale Piper
Dale rode his Case SC Tractor through the pearly gates of heaven at 12:19 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2026, in the house he had built for him and his wife, Carol. This was made possible by the love and care he received from so many! We are beyond grateful for Transitions Hospice, especially Jennifer Starr and Cassie Graham, along with personal nurse, Sydney Clawson.
Read MoreIrene Fleming
Irene Fleming, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 8:10 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Read MoreRevolutionary War Connections #2
•April 22, 2026•
by Janet Roney
Last week, I told you about Dr. John Pyle of North Carolina, the maternal grandfather of John S. Whitley’s son-in-law, Samuel Washington Lindley. During the Revolutionary War, when the British army moved the war south in 1779, Dr. Pyle led a local Tory (loyalist) militia fighting for the British. After being wounded in a battle with the local Whig (patriot) militia, he was assigned to the headquarters of the British commander, General Cornwallis, while he healed.
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The City of Sullivan was able to use existing Geographic Information Services to help find spaces in Green Hill Cemetery. GIS Coordinator and City Clerk Monte Johnson spent three years building a user-friendly application to find spaces in the city-owned cemetery without leaving a computer.
Sullivan High School’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students competed at the state conference in Springfield. Ally Elzy earned a gold medal in public speaking: creed; Caroline Adamson received a silver medal in public speaking: creed; and Lily Bales and Heidi Clements earned a medal in children’s literature presentation, senior division.
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•April 22, 2026•
Sheep to Yarn to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, May 2nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations, processing the wool, and making clothing and quilts from the shared materials. There will also be numerous activities for children, including pony cart rides and a petting zoo with a variety of farm animals, as well as household pets.
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•April 22, 2026•
The Prairieland Frontiersman’s 50th Annual Spring Rendezvous will be held on April 24th, 25th, and 26th at the Prairieland Frontiersman Club Grounds, 1426 County Road 800 North in Sullivan. This year is a special celebration, commemorating the 250th birthday of the United States of America. For those who have never attended this event, this family-friendly event is a step back into history by a group of dedicated, friendly, and knowledgeable craftspeople and historians, including live demonstrations. This year’s special events include an Honor Guard, the raising of Old Glory, with a live performance of the singing of the National Anthem, with attendees encouraged to join in. Trade blankets and vendors are both welcomed and encouraged to attend, as well as local area residents desiring to step back into the past.
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•April 22, 2026•
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society recently hosted two unique and dynamic events at the History Center. The first event, the MCHGS 2nd Annual Trivia Contest, saw eight eager teams of trivia buffs vie for bragging rights and prize money. Teams answered 80 trivia questions across eight categories, ranging from sports to movie stars to Moultrie County history. After much sweat and many tears, trivia mastery was ultimately claimed by “Dolan’s Divas” in 1st Place and “Big Bob’s Disciples” in 2nd Place. Sixty-four contestants came out to the History Center for a fun night of food, friends, and facts. The MCHS encourages both veteran trivia players and newbies to consider playing in the 3rd Annual Trivia Contest next year. Details will be announced in early 2027.
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•April 22, 2026•
On Tuesday, May 5th, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68, located at 8 West Strain Street, in Sullivan, will be holding a Memorial Blood drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. There will also be a Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration, replete with Mexican food, drinks, and decorations, as well as numerous exceptional door prizes, reflective of Ellen herself. Said her husband Tony, “She loved what she did. She taught for 25 years in Sullivan, saying that she would never do anything different than what she had done.”
This will also be Jeri Davis’ 100th blood drive, having collected over 6,600 units at the Sullivan American Legion over the past 17 years.
•April 22, 2026•
The Republican Precinct Committee Persons who were elected at the March 17, 2026, primary held the Moultrie County Republican Convention on April 15, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Metro Communications Conference Room. At the convention, Mike McDaniel was re-elected as Moultrie County Republican Party Chairman. Also elected were Tracy Bettinger as Vice Chairman, Heather Meyers as Treasurer, and Lisa Florey as Secretary.