Ilene Bryant
Ilene J. Bryant, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:50 p.m., Sunday, May 8, 2022. in Mason Point in Sullivan with her family by her side. Read More
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Obituaries 5-18-2022: Jody Benedict
Jody Benedict
Jody Lyn Benedict, 53 of College Station, TX, formerly of Lovington, passed away at 5:13 a.m., May 12, 2022, at Ascension Medical Center in Austin, Tex., with her Mom by her side. Read More
Letter to the Editor 5-18-2022
WAKE UP SULLIVAN
The outrageous increases in Sullivan utility rates were not necessary nor were they warranted.
Much to my consternation, I could not have predicted that the sale of the Titus Farm would haunt the very same Councilpersons that initiated the sale of the Titus Farm. In 2019 (the only year Sullivan received proceeds from the sale of grain on the Titus Farm), Sullivan recorded $500,000 in profits from the sale of grain. Yes, the residents would have gained at least $500,000 each year for eternity. That money could have gone for parks, roads, bond payments on the new water plant, or the purchase of a city building. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Gammill Store in Gays. It was the original home of the 2 story outhouse. The store was built in 1869 by Samuel Gammill, a Civil War officer. It measured 50’ x 50’. The store was on the ground level and the 2nd story was composed of 11 rental rooms. Hence, the need for a 2 story outhouse. 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.
Head over Heels and other Head-Scratchers
•May 18, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Things often don’t sound right to me. But then I have this column, so perhaps I’m predisposed to being picky.
Bill McLean wrote to tell me of a few head-scratchers:
• What I hear: “I live in the suburbs.”
• What I think: I live in Palatine, one suburb.
• What I hear: “Want to go to the movies?”
• What I think: Don’t people usually go to see one movie? Read More
Remember When? 5-18-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
The Little Theatre On The Square was opening its 40th season with Sugar Babies, then Brigadoon, Forever Plaid, Crazy For You and closing the season in August with Godspell.
Lovington School District hired a grade school principal. Doug Slover of Flora, who had been an elementary and junior high principal for ten years was hired to replace Rosemary Brown who was retiring. Read More
Roof work continues on County Courthouse
Photo by Crystal Reed
Roof work continues on
County Courthouse
Workers apply coating to the Moultrie County Courthouse roof recently. The work will fix leaks to the roof.
Voter Registration at SHS
Photo by Crystal Reed
Voter Registration at SHS
Last Wednesday, students at Sullivan High School who were of voting age had the opportunity to register to vote. Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England and Tasha Stacy helped students through the process. Pictured are students Chase Eller and Raimi Gardner registering to vote.
Body of Arthur Man Recovered from Water
•May 18, 2022•
A 33 year old man’s body was recovered from the water at Bo Wood. On Friday, May 13 at 10:47 pm the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from Christian County 911 about a person in the water at Bo Wood. The sheriff’s office dispatched deputies to the scene and notified Coles County Communication to dispatch the Moultrie County Dive Team. Mutual aid was requested from the Shelby County Dive Team. Read More
Board Approves Ordinance Prohibiting Wind Energy
•May 18, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting wind farms in Moultrie County during their regular meeting Thursday. Board member Elizabeth Houser was absent.
The board voted to accept the resignation of Larry Baker from the Moultrie County Board and as County Board Chairman. There was also a motion approved to accept the resignation of Moultrie County Engineer Jeff Birch, effective August 31, 2022. Read More