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Sullivan Schools Facility Forums

News Progress Posted on February 23, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 23, 2022

•February 23, 2022•

The Sullivan School District will be having three forums to provide community input and ask questions about the long-term facility needs of Sullivan schools. Each meeting is located in the Sullivan Middle School gym and is open to all members of the community. Sessions will include a brief presentation of current issues, followed by participants working in small groups for discussion and conclude by sharing the thoughts of each small group with everyone in attendance.
Session one will be held Monday, February 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Things to be discussed are current needs, functionality and goals regarding school facilities.
Session two will be Tuesday, March 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Things to be discussed is feasibility and pros/cons of potential future projects. Session three will be held on Monday, March 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and things to be discussed then will be costs, financing and tax rate impact of various scenarios.
E-mail Superintendent Ted Walk with questions at walkt@sullivan.k12.il.us.

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Plank named to Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on February 23, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 23, 2022

•February 23, 2022•

Isaiah Christian Plank of Sullivan has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Plank, a senior majoring in computer engineering, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Engineering. More than 6,700 students at Nebraska were named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester.

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Sullivan Singers Preview 2.0

News Progress Posted on February 23, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 23, 2022

•February 23, 2022•

The Sullivan Singers and Singers Jr. will have preview shows on Saturday, February 26 at 5 pm and 7 pm in the Sullivan High School gymnasium. Monetary donations suggested to Moultrie County Food Pantry. That same day at 2 pm they are encouraging parents, family, friends and fans to come out and support the Sullivan Singers and Singers Jr. with a parade around the square. The route will be the traditional parade route.

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Obituaries 2-16-2022: Theron Redfern

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

Theron Redfern

Theron E. Redfern, 77, of Lovington, passed away January 16, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Theron was born May 3, 1944 in Decatur, a son of Gilbert and Ada Belle (Cox) Redfern. He married Cheryl Davis July 18, 1964, in Lovington. Read More

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Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society Remodeling New Location

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

Photo by Crystal Reed
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society is in the process of renovating the old D&M building on Route 32 in Sullivan. They hope to open sometime this summer.

•February 16, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society is in the process of renovating their new location, the former site of D&M, on Route 32. Their old location in downtown Sullivan was the fire station. That building housed the museum and offices of the society. However, they began looking for a new location last year because they were running out of museum space.
According to MCHGS member Paul Stone, their new site will have an increase in museum space and office space. According to the blueprints, in the front left corner of the building will be an office. Towards the back left will be the library. Read More

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Moultrie Moment of the Week

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

Pictured above is Allenville Bank in 1934. 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.

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Decatur Audubon Society to hold Zoom Meeting

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•
The Decatur Audubon Society (DAS) invites members and other interested persons to watch online its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Due to COVID –19 resurgence, the DAS board has established a computer link (below) to watch the meeting. At 2:00 p.m. DAS President Melody Arnold will conduct a brief session of announcements then introduce the speaker, Jerry Culp, the new Executive Director of the Macon County Conservation District, MCCD, whose topic will be “Pothole Prairies and Seasonal Wetland Regions in Illinois.” Jerry will also briefly describe MCCD’s Vision for future years. Attendees may join our Zoom Meeting:

https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84225405885?pwd=R0UvdWlBUERXTDhyNFZsb0pBdkhTdz09; Meeting ID: 842 2540 5885, Password:943876

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OV Senior Night 2022

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

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Okaw Valley Boys’ Basketball Seniors
Senior Night for boys’ basketball at OV was held on February 8. Seniors are Lathen McLain, Miles Harlin, Kadan Miller, Tyson Montgomery, Jakob McQuire, Cale Roley and Seth Webner.

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Okaw Valley Senior Cheerleader
Pictured is Okaw Valley Senior Cheerleader Shaukana Tipsword.

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Okaw Valley Girls’ Basketball Seniors
Senior Night for the Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team was held on January 31. Seniors are Mia Harris, Saskia Breeuwsma and Evelyn Ashley.

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OVHS Senior Night Band Members
Senior Band members are Mikhayla Ward, Savannah Hagerman and Lincoln Dickens.

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Fair Holds Annual Meeting

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•

Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Board held their Annual Fair Board meeting on January 10 at the Moultrie-Sullivan Fairgrounds. 2022 officers were elected. Nick Voegel was elected president, Libby Spannagel as Vice-President, Dale Crawford as Secretary/Treasurer and Ginger Voegel as Public Relations. The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will be held June 24-25, 2022. The tentative schedule for the fair will be published soon on the website and Facebook page. Improvements and use of the fairgrounds in 2021 were reviewed. Some activities held at the fairgrounds during 2021 were: reunions, auctions, meetings, weddings, and parties. Rental prices for the facility beginning January 11 were passed. Other updates that will come in 2022 for inside the building and some outside improvements were also discussed. An annual fundraising letter campaign was planned, which will begin later this spring. The website will be updated soon and the 2022 Fairbook will be uploaded in the next few weeks. Prior to this meeting the Moultrie County 4-H Center, Incorporated also met for their 2022 annual meeting. If interested in learning more about the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair or the fairgrounds rental check out “Moultrie-Sullivan Fair” on Facebook or contact Nick Voegel at 217-549-0831/voegelnick@yahoo.com.

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Illinois Plan to Lift Statewide Indoor Mask Requirement on Feb. 28

News Progress Posted on February 16, 2022 by webmasterFebruary 16, 2022

•February 16, 2022•
With statewide COVID-19 hospitalization rates declining faster than any other point in the pandemic, Illinois is on track to lift the statewide indoor mask requirement on Monday, February 28, 2022. Mask requirements will continue where federally mandated, such as on public transit and in high-risk settings including healthcare facilities and congregate care. Masking requirements will also continue to apply in all daycare settings. The state intends to continue masking requirements in P-12 schools subject to pending litigation which impacts a number of schools. As the CDC reaffirmed just today, masks remain a critical tool to keep schools safe and open. Read More

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