Douglas Sommer
Douglas W. ‘Doug’ Sommer, 71, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in his residence. Read More
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Author Event at Cathrine’s
Photo by Crystal Reed
Author Event at Cathrine’s
Anitra Rowe Schulte read her book ‘Dancing With Daddy’ at a meet and greet event at Cathrine’s on Thursday, December 23. She was born and raised in Bethany.
French bike giveaway
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French bike giveaway
Winners of the annual French Bike give away at Sullivan Elementary School is Destin Cook, 3rd grade, and Aubrey Jean, 2nd grade. Pictured from left is Destin, Joc, his daughters McKenzie Frye, Destynee French and Aubrey. Congratulations to the winners.
Obituaries 12-29-2021: Loueva Spires
Loueva Spires
Loueva Spires, 81, of Sullivan, formerly of Litchfield, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More
School District Raises Sub Pay for Teachers from $90/day to $115/day Beginning January 2022
•December 29, 2021•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
At the beginning of the ALAH School Board meeting held Wednesday, December 15, a couple students from the fourth grade at Arthur Elementary showed the board some of their recent products they created from home while learning about economics. Students from the classes of Mrs. Eads and Mrs. Martinez asked students to use their imagination to create a product they could market to other students. Students were given the chance to showcase their products in the cafeteria, and three people from each class were given the chance to come shop for free.
In doing all of this, students also learned lessons about supply and demand. Superintendent Shannon Cheek commented on the talent and creativity from all the students and also browsed through their “market” that was presented in the cafeteria.
Parent Sam Miller questioned the board on whether there had been any more discussion regarding whether masks would be optional in the school district. “At that time, the motion was to see if there were any other options out there,” replied President Beth Wiley. “There haven’t really been any changes at this time. It is something that we will have to discuss as a board to see where we are at this time,” she added. Read More
Remember When? 12-29-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team finished 3-2 in the Mattoon Holiday tournament for a fifth place finish. The Lady Redskins swept the Decatur teams (Eisenhower and MacArthur) to finish up the tournament with two straight wins.
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team finished sixth place in a field of 14 teams at the Charleston Holiday Tournament. After winning their first game against Mattoon, the Redskins lost to Paris. For the fifth place finish they defeated Charleston before losing to Edwardsville. Read More
Christmas Crew Makes Christmas Brighter
Photo by Crystal Reed
For the last few years Country Financial agent Elizabeth Houser has helped make Christmas brighter for local families. This year’s Christmas crew was from left to right: Elizabeth Houser, Kyler Houser and Jorjia Clements.
•December 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Country Financial Agent Elizabeth Houser and her Christmas Crew helped out Moultrie County families by providing Christmas gifts. The crew, made up of Elizabeth, Jorjia Clements and Kyler Houser, served 23 families and 50 children.
As in previous years, Houser gave people the opportunity to adopt a family for whom to buy gifts, and some people offered to donate money toward buying gifts for families in need. “There was an outpouring of love this year for these families,” Elizabeth said. An anonymous donor provided $75 gift cards to IGA for each family this year. Read More
OV defeat the Pirates
Photo by John Broux
OV defeat the Pirates
The Timberwolves defeated Cumberland Monday in the 49th Annual Vandalia Holiday Tournament 36-31. The tournament continues through Thursday. Pictured is guard Tyson Montgomery driving to the hoop.
Jeep Parade
Photo by Sonya Best
Jeep Parade
Fifteen festively decorated Jeeps, from Jeeps For Moultrie County, paraded through Sullivan and around all the nursing homes to spread a little Christmas cheer the evening of Tuesday, December 21.
Year End Review: Goodbye 2021, Hello 2022
•December 29, 2021•
January 6
Doug Booker was sworn in as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements.
The first babies of 2021 at Decatur Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital were born to two Bethany couples. Carson and Rosario Hiser of Bethany had their child Luke Martin on January 1 at 7:25 pm. Tiffany and Shaun Cotner of Bethany had their child Harrison Cotner at 7:20 am on January 1.
Sullivan resident Dawnaya Key authored her first book Tomate.
January 13
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan, Supportive Living, made it possible for tenants to “hug” their loved ones even in the midst of a pandemic. The Welsh family generously donated the “hugging booth.” The booth sits against an outer door that gives families safe entrance into the booth and it’s fitted with plastic arms and gloves on both sides of the booth for both the tenant and family members to hug.
Sullivan City Council approved additional funds for COVID PPE supplies. The amount of the protective equipment was not to exceed $10,000 for a total authorization of $60,000.
January 20
The criminal justice reform package passed by the Illinois House and Senate was drawing concern from local officials. Both Moultrie County State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver and Sheriff Chris Sims were concerned about the impact. Read More