Elvin Click
Elvin Edward Click, 64, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:27 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
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Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Sullivan Dairy Christmas party in 1949. Sitting: 1). Manta Isaacs holding?? 2). unknown 3). Elaine Craig 4,5,6 & 7 unknown. 3rd row: Wanda Basham. 2). Mildred Isaacs 3). unknown 4). Mrs. George King 5. unknown 6. unk Basham 7. Edna McFarland . June Thompson. Row 4 (men): 1). George King 2). Orville Basham 3). Thomas Ray Isaac-owner 4). Paul Craig 5). Tom Vice 6). unk Nolen. Top Row: all unknown. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
Pancake and Sausage Breakfast
•October 6, 2021•
The 10th Annual Sullivan Fire Protection District all you care to eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be Saturday, October 16 from 6 am to 10 am at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 W. Harrison in Sullivan. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carry out is available. They will also have 5 lb boxes of sausage for sale for $20.
Ozier Announces Campaign for Moultrie County Clerk
•October 6, 2021•
In early July I began sharing the announcement that I, Lisa Ozier, am seeking election as a Republican candidate to be your next Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder. I have spent the last few months spreading the word and building my base campaign. Combining my heart for community service and experience in accounting and business, I feel I can bring a fresh perspective to the County Clerk’s office. With the ability to manage my work load, be efficient with my time and resources, and willingness to serve, I want to help serve the taxpayers of Moultrie County. I believe my new perspective, experience, and desire to work as a team, I would greatly benefit you as the citizens and taxpayers. Read More
Remember When? 10-6-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Janet White Doak and Ellen Little VandenBrink were named recipients,respectively, of the Who’s Who and Hall of Fame awards during the Sullivan High School Homecoming banquet.
Despite a last ditch plea from residents of the Roley Estates subdivision the Moultrie County Board voted unanimously to approve the plat for the Schable Acres subdivision. The new subdivision adjacent to Roley Estates was being developed by First National Bank of Sullivan Trust 689 and would consist of 15 lots and a cul-de-sac. Read More
New Sign
Photo by Crystal Reed
New Sign
The sign on the Sullivan IGA was changed over to Kirby Foods last Tuesday. The company has 16 stores and they are in the process of branding the company name. About half of the stores have received new signs and this point.
Orval Clayton and Kevin Horn Fish Fry
•October 6, 2021•
There will be a fish fry in memory of Orval Clayton and Kevin Horn on Saturday, October 9 at Allenville Christian Church. Serving begins at 3:00 pm and will finish around 6:00 pm. Menu will be fish, french fries, baked beans, hush puppies or cornbread, cole slaw, brownie or a medium sized cookie, bottled water, ice tea and coffee. The fish fry is not a fundraiser but donations are welcome and proceeds will go to the benevolence fund. Orval was born and raised in Allenville and passed away February 6, 2020 and Kevin passed Christmas Eve 2020. There will be music at the fish fry. They ask that if you plan to attend to please call 217-752-6290 or 217-254-3433 and leave a message with how many will be attending. The church is located at 201 S. Allen Street in Allenville.
Obituaries 10-6-2021: Betty Ruff
Betty Ruff
Betty M. Ruff, 95, of Lovington, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the Arthur Home. Read More
Obituaries 10-6-2021: Judy Culp
Judy Culp
Judy Mary (Stoiber) Culp, 69, of Cove, Ore., passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, in her residence. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, October 9, at 10 a.m. at Family Worship Center in Mattoon. A burial service will be held October 15, at 1:30 p.m. in Spring Lake Cemetery in Aurora, Illinois. Read More
Operation Enduring Support
•October 6, 2021•
Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Christmas care packages for our deployed military that will be mailed on December 6. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive, along with a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them.
Suggested donations include: Beanie Babies, protein bars, cheese and cracker packs, Beef Slim Jims/Jerky, individual instant coffee, powdered drink packages, puzzle books and playing cards, personal care items, deodorant, toothbrushes/paste, eye drops, lip balm, 5 blade razors, small American Flags.
Also needed are letters from school and Sunday school children, individually wrapped hard candy, candy canes, gum, Gorilla Tape, body wash/shampoo, cotton swabs, and wet wipes, 2022 calendars and Christmas greeting cards.
We also want to send packages to your loved ones so please submit your APO/FPO addresses to Ann Irwin at ann4dar@att.net by calling (217) 428-5936. You may also contact Grace United Methodist Church at (217) 429-5374. Donations may be delivered to Grace UMC at 901 N Main St, Decatur, IL 62521 between 8:30 and 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday until November 18.
Monetary donations are always welcome as our postage has increased to $20.40 per package. These packages are a morale boost for our military, and they appreciate your support.