•March 18, 2026•
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins recently finished their championship meets. The Dolphins had a strong showing at the Winter Regional Championships and were able to send nine swimmers to the State Championships.
•March 18, 2026•
March 25th, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Money March Madness. This event is geared towards children in grades 5 through 8. Shelby County State Bank will be speaking with youth about saving money, finance, and investing.
April 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Book Club. The book club’s concept is centered on reading a book with the themes of fresh starts and new beginnings.
April 18th, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.: Princess Day. Children are encouraged to dress up in their princess best and listen to stories read by the Shelby County Fair Queens.
•March 18, 2026•
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A new opportunity is threading its way into the community as the Moultrie‑Douglas 4‑H program announces the launch of its new 4‑H Sewing Club, designed for youth ages 8 to 18 who are eager to learn the fundamentals of sewing. The club will meet at the Arthur United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall beginning this spring.
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•March 18, 2026•
by Sharon Barricklow
Water issues continued to be on the agenda for the Sullivan City Council at their March 9 meeting, with how to find it and how to pay for it on the City Council’s mind.
Council member Chuck Woodworth, who oversees the water department, said a test well dug at the city’s well field had yielded good results. The city is waiting for approval of the water quality before moving any further ahead. And, Woodworth said, the drought that has caused the water shortage could be easing.
“They’ve downgraded the drought from extreme to severe,” Woodworth said. “I guess that’s good news.”
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•March 18, 2026•
by Sharon Barricklow
How much to pay Moultrie County’s elected officials was on the agenda for the Moultrie County board at their March 12 meeting.
The board has until 180 days before the election to vote on changes for officials like the County Clerk, County Circuit Clerk, Supervisor of Assessments and Treasurer. At Thursday night’s meeting, the board was asked to consider raising the Clerk and Treasurer, both on the fall ballot, to $70,000 with $1500 annual increases for the length of the terms.
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•March 18, 2026•
On Thursday, April 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the community of Lovington will be holding its first of their seasonal Farmer’s Market in downtown Lovington. Items in the market will be fresh, local, and community-sourced. Items include farm fresh produce, homemade and baked goods, sweet treats, plants and flowers, and local crafts and handmade items.
The market will be held on the second Thursday of each month, from April through August. Vendor space is available, with no fees. For those interested in becoming a vendor, call (217) 521-7623 for more information.
•March 18, 2026•
Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual Spring Art Show, which will be held from Monday, April 20th, through Friday, April 24th. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to submit their art and participate in the event. Artists of all ages are welcome, as is art of all mediums, including painting and illustration, photography, graphic art, video, writing, sculpture, fabric and clothing, glass and metalwork, make-up, nail art, and more. Submissions can be made through the online entry form at LakeLandCollege.edu/lake-land-college-spring-art-show/.
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•March 18, 2026•
Lake Land College will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15th, in the campus Field House. Students who have or will finish their programs following completion of the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters will be recognized at the ceremony. To ensure all graduates are able to have their loved ones attend the in-person ceremony, Field House admission on the day of commencement will be limited only to guests wearing wristbands. Each graduate will receive four wristbands to share with the guests of their choice. Graduates will be able to pick up their wristbands at the Admissions & Records Office in the Luther Student Center from May 11th through 15th.
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•March 18, 2026•
The Divas of Deliciousness are hard at work again, preparing custom-ordered and delightfully delicious confectionery Easter Eggs, as they have done for over twenty years. Funds raised from the sales of these delights is donated by the church to several local groups, including DOVE, CEFS food pantry, Sullivan’s Habitat for Humanity, the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association, Mary’s Weekend Food Bags, Kali’s Closet (high school), and overdue lunch accounts (high school), as well as the Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana and Lessie Bates Neighborhood House in East St. Louis. The hard work of the hands that prepare these confectionaries benefit locals twice; first, in savoring the delicious confectioneries, and secondly, by providing vital financial support to local causes that give back to the local community, as well as adjacent programs.
•March 18, 2026•
The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is seeking volunteer judges for the 2026 Illinois History Day state contest, where students from across Illinois present research projects on historical topics. Judges play a vital role in evaluating student work and helping determine which projects advance to the national competition. This year’s state contests will take place at the Crowne Plaza Springfield on Monday, April 27th, for the senior division and Monday, May 4th, for juniors.
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