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Sullivan HS scholarship blood drive

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•March 25, 2026•

On Wednesday, April 1st, Sullivan High School will be sponsoring a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street, in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You can save fifteen minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. By donating blood at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship.
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Remembering Who We Are…….102

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The First Sermon in Moultrie County


•March 25, 2026•

by Janey Roney

The year 2028 will be the two-hundredth anniversary of the first Christian sermon preached in Moultrie County. It was delivered at the cabin of Samuel Washington Lindley by Rev. Miles Hart, a Methodist.

Lindley had come with his father-in-law, John Whitley, in the fall of 1826, a part of the first pioneer settlement in Moultrie County. While most of the Whitleys built their cabins along Whitley Creek, Lindley settled a mile south on Linn Creek along the ancient Kaskaskia-Detroit Road (a short distance northeast of the jog in the present Western Avenue Road, four miles east of Illinois Route 32).

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A Look Back…3-25-2026

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2016

Sullivan students should enjoy leak-free roofs and better climate inside, following Sullivan Community Unit District #300 school Board action. At that meeting, the board approved bids to replace the roofs and HVAC systems for the elementary, middle, and high schools.

A non-profit organization called Christian Aid Ministries, CAM, had a small operating branch right here in Sullivan. Ray Miller, a Mennonite from the community of Bourbon, was assisting with the donations for the past five years.

Nearly 50 weather warnings were issued across the northern half of Illinois, including 19 tornado warnings. Several tornado touchdowns were reported, resulting in damage to dozens of structures. Fortunately, it appeared no serious injuries or deaths resulted from the storms.

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Moultrie County election results

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•March 25, 2026•

Despite a low voter turnout of around twenty percent, the election results are in.

The City of Sullivan referendum to adopt the managerial form of government passed with 362 yes votes (51.79 %) to 337 no votes (48.21%). In the Republican contested race for the office of County Clerk and Recorder, incumbent Linda S. Qualls defeated challenger Kristie Russell by a vote of 1,113 (74.2 %) to 387 (25.8 %). There was no nominee on the Democratic ballot.

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Easter Market this Saturday at Building 1225

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•March 25, 2026•

The community is invited to celebrate the season at the upcoming Easter Market on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Building 1225, located at 1225 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, IL. Hosted by Building 1225 and local organizers, this free indoor event offers a vibrant, family-friendly experience centered around supporting local businesses and bringing the community together.

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Positive aging class-look for the funny side

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•March 25, 2026•

by DM Williamee

When was the last time you had a full-body, weak-in-the-knees, just-cannot-stop-it fit of laughter? For most adults, it’s likely been far too long, as American culture denotes getting older with becoming more serious, and in some instances, demanding that as adults, we be more serious. Despite that, a good sense of humor is often cited as an attribute found most desirable for both life partners and employees. That seems like counterintuitive sideways math, doesn’t it?

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Echoes of Grace performing live

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•March 25, 2026•

On April 11th at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville, Echoes of Grace will be performing live. Echoes of Grace is a southern gospel group, comprised of Gary Perry and Glenda Weldy. The band routinely performs in the Central Illinois area at churches, festivals, and private events. Echoes of Grace loves God, music, and serving others. For more information on Echoes of Grace, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077207006337#.

The cost to attend is a love offering, and there will be light refreshments after this family-friendly concert.

A love offering is a voluntary, specialized donation collected to financially support individuals (like guest speakers, missionaries, or members in need) or to fund specific projects. Unlike regular tithes, these are given freely as an act of appreciation or compassion.

Contact Pastor Bob Vail (217) 254-3433 with any questions or for further information.

Easter Sunday Sunrise service

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•March 25, 2026•

On Sunday, April 5th at 6:00 a.m., Pastor Bob Vail will conduct an Easter sunrise service at Project 61, 1 Liberty Drive, Sullivan, in the chapel. Doors open at 5:30 a.m. This SAMA-sponsored service is free for all to attend. Pianist Diane Netherton will accompany Pastor Vail. 

Contact Pastor Vail at (217) 254-3433 for more information. 

Bethany Easter egg hunt

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•March 25, 2026•

Bethany will be holding a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4th, at 12:00 p.m. at Crowder Park. Age groups will be three and under, four through eight, and nine and older.