•May 11, 2022•
Mobile home privilege taxes are due Monday, May 16. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, 10S. Main Suite 10, Sullivan, IL 61951. Taxes may also be paid at all Moultrie County banks and Scott State Bank in Mt. Zion. Office hours at 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. The delinquent penalty is $25 per month or any part therof not to exceed $100.00. Contact the office at 217-728-4032 to apply for a reduction of taxes due to age 65 or disabled.
•May 11, 2022•
There will be a blood Drive on Tuesday, May 17 from 3 to 6 pm at the St. Columcille Church Hall, 516 West Jackson Street, Sullivan. For more information or to sign up for a donation time visit www.bloodcenter.org or 1-800-747-5401.
Brady Phillips
Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Brady was born January 4, 1992 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Liz Phillips and Brad Phillips. Survivors include his parents, sisters: Clarisa Phillips and Emmalee Phillips, and other extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by grandfathers: Floyd Stutzman and Ron Phillips.
Brady served his country as a US Army Sergeant. He worked as a forklift driver at Syngenta. Brady loved going fishing and spending time with his friends. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Please come share memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers, funeral expense donations are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations can be made through Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com
Brady Phillips
Brady T. Phillips, 30, of Tuscola, IL, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his residence.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 from 4-6 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL.
Brady was born January 4, 1992 in Mattoon, IL, the son of Liz Phillips and Brad Phillips. Survivors include his parents, sisters: Clarisa Phillips and Emmalee Phillips, and other extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by grandfathers: Floyd Stutzman and Ron Phillips.
Brady served his country as a US Army Sergeant. He worked as a forklift driver at Syngenta. Brady loved going fishing and spending time with his friends. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Please come share memories and stories.
In lieu of flowers, funeral expense donations are greatly appreciated. Monetary donations can be made through Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be shared via hilligossshraderfh.com
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Sullivan AMBUCS Donate Amtryke
The Student LIFE Academy in Mattoon received an AMTRYKE (adaptive tricycle) from Sullivan AMBUCS last week. This amtryke was “recycled” from a previous owner. Student LIFE Academy is a program through the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education (EIASE). Pictured are Lisa Billman (Adaptive PE teacher), Lori Wolc (Early Childhood teacher), Patricia Spence (Vice Principal), and AMBUCS members Gary Hutchings, Bill Carter, Tony Feeler.
•May 4, 2022•
by Jenny Lee
Master Gardener/
Master Naturalist Coordinator, University of Illinois Extension Coles County
Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring plant sale at Garden Fest. They will be selling a variety of plants at Lytle Park, Mattoon on Saturday, May 14, 2022, from 9 am-12 pm. Featured will be hanging baskets, vegetable plants for your garden, herbs, and houseplants. Gardening gloves, garden décor, and gently used gardening items will also be offered this year. Visit our Facebook page starting May 9 to see our featured plants. Read More
•May 4, 2022•
The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has again been awarded a specialized grant from the Illinois Attorney General’s office to assist victims of violent crime through the criminal justice process. This year’s grant award for 2022-2023 included a modest increase from the last fiscal year. Read More
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Okaw Valley High School Prom Court
Okaw Valley High School will have prom on Saturday, May 7 at the Shelbyville Chautauqua Auditorium. Coronation is at 7:15 pm. The theme is Hollywood Nights. First row: Kylie Stauder, Amelia Landreth, Saskia Breeuwsma and Karlie Stauder. Back row: Cale Roley, Tyson Montgomery, Lathen McLain and Braeden Nichols.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
The Moultrie County Republicans held their Lincoln Day dinner at the Sullivan VFW on Saturday, April 23. During that evening there were thirteen guest speakers who are running in the upcoming election in June. Pictured is U.S. representative for the 15th congressional district Mary Miller speaking at the event.
•May 4, 2022•
With many families poised for spring and summer travel, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is helping get travelers ready for hurricane season by highlighting National Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 1-7, 2022.
“Our State Climatologist and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) have forecasted an increase frequency and intensity of natural disasters like hurricanes,” IEMA Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau said. “So before your big vacation, find time to prepare for any kind of severe weather. It could save your life.”
With hurricane season spanning from June 1 – November 30, there are several practical ways that Illinoisans can better prepare and plan for hurricanes while traveling. Depending on your travel destination(s), the following steps are helpful to consider: Read More