•September 29, 2021•
Due to high water this summer, all hunting in Okaw Wetlands and Whitley Potholes will be in accordance with statewide regulations. There will not be pit blinds or skid blinds available this year. The handicap blind in the Okaw Wetland will still be reservable this season, and is located in the same location as years past. Hunters not hunting in the handicap blind will have to follow the state minimum distance regulation of 200 yards between groups.
For questions or to reserve the handicap blind contact Park Ranger Taylor Finks at (217) 774-3951 Ext. 7028 or at taylor.m.finks@usace.army.mil.
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Chamber Welcomes Americorps Fellow to Staff
•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Sullivan’s SPARK program is in the process of being revived after COVID put it on hiatus. The effort is being led by Sequoia Cornell-Conner, an Americorps fellow, who has been assigned to the Chamber of Commerce to bring back SPARK and work on community economic development programs. Read More
Meet and Greet
•September 29, 2021•
Linda Qualls, candidate for Moultrie County Clerk, is having a meet and greet at Catherine’s on Thursday, September 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Hey, Let’s Make Hay With Homophones!
•September 29, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
It’s been forever since we explored some words that sound the same but have different spellings or meanings.
Let’s start with “bear” and “bare.”
To bear something is to endure it or carry it.
You can bear a burden, you can bear a child, but you probably can’t bear the sight of a bear in your tent.
To bare something is to strip it down. But its primary use is as an adjective to describe something that’s, well, naked.
You can ride bareback — that is, without a saddle, though I wouldn’t recommend it. You can bare your soul to your priest, but you probably shouldn’t bare yourself to a stranger on a bus. Read More
Drive Thru Fish Dinner
•September 29, 2021•
The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay will be having a drive through fish dinner on Monday, October 4 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost per meal is $12.
Obituaries 9-29-2021: Charles Goss
Charles Goss
Charles Goss, of Sullivan, Illinois, 94, passed peacefully with family at his bedside Wednesday morning, September 22, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, Illinois. Charles was born January 19, 1927, to Charles E. and Nora (Weaver) Goss, of Nappanee, Indiana. He married Edna Marie (Miller) Goss August 20, 1950. They were married for 68 years until her passing in December 2018. Read More
Obituaries 9-29-2021: Samuel Frederick
Samuel Frederick
Samuel Wesley Frederick, 84, of Sullivan passed away at 1:51 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Good Shepard Hospital in Shelbyville. Read More
White and Yellow Belt Test Promotion
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White and Yellow Belt Test Promotion
On Saturday, September 25 students at Taekwondo Master Roberts at 3408 Marshall Ave, Mattoon attended a white and yellow belt test promotion.
There were 15 white and yellow belts from Mattoon, Charleston, Sullivan, Westfield and Neoga promoted to their next rank. Kevin Roberts, owner and Master Instructor has been teaching in Mattoon for 14 years. Students had to show forms, sparring, one-steps, board breaking and self defense. Students testing were ages from 5 to 40. Master Roberts and other Black belts graded the students.
Seated: Weverleigh Kimmons of Mattoon, Peyton Harl of Charleston, and Gage Christner of Neoga.
Second row: Mrs. Jessie Roberts, 2nd Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Callie Russell and Brody Bates both of Sullivan, and Reed Christner of Neoga.
Third row: Arlo Davis of Charleston, Meghann Keniley of Mattoon, Mya Jones of Charleston, Evin Davis of Westfield, William Keniley of Mattoon, Milo Herbert of Mattoon, and Master Kevin Roberts of Mattoon. Fourth row: Mr. Jack Williams, 4th Degree Black Belt of Mattoon, Tate Christner of Neoga, Thomas Chipol of Mattoon, Aleck McCullough and Terry McCullough both of Mattoon, Emma Evans of Mattoon, and Mia Bianca Roberts, 1st Degree Black Belt of Mattoon.
City Council Approves Matching Grant Request for MCHGS
•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Sullivan City Council met Monday and approved a matching grant request for up to $200,000 to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said she had many concerns granting any organization $200,000. Their TIF consultant said it makes more sense to have an agreement with Metro Communications than the society. The design of TIF is for projects that are central to the economic wellbeing of the community. “I feel that Sullivan does not need to be involved in a matching grant at this time,” Sherwood said.
Commissioner Mike Fowler noted that he could agree to the grant through the Titus funds only, and Commissioner Doug Booker agreed with Fowler. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth asked whether there would be open hours if they did renovations and opened in the new location. He was told that there would be. Read More
Remember When? 9-29-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
Bethany’s only restaurant closed as well as a service station. Korner Korall owner Tammy Stinson explained that the restaurant closed because of “too many hours, no life.” Stinson owned the downtown restaurant for 5 1/2 years. The Bethany Standard service station on West Main Street also closed. Read More