Photo by Crystal Reed
Jeepin’ In Memory of Jessi
On Saturday, July 10 at the Toy Bar in Sullivan, Jeepin’ in Memory of Jessi gathered to raise funds for the family of Shoni Anderson, daughter of Jeff and Becky (Clayton) Anderson. Five-year-old Shoni, was diagnosed with leukemia on February 1, 2021 and is undergoing chemotherapy. This year’s theme was Mardi Gras and participants dressed up in masks, beads, feathers and Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold.
•July 14, 2021•
Clint A. Hector, 37, of Sullivan, has been sentenced to ten years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
At a hearing on July 8, 2021, Judge Jeremy Richey accepted a plea in which Hector pled guilty to the offense of: Criminal Damage to Property (Damage in Excess $10,000 but not in Excess of $100,000), a Class 3 Felony, Moultrie County case 20-CF-71 Read More
•July 14, 2021•
Marrowbone Library in Bethany will be having a program on Thursday, July 22 at 1 pm by the Douglas-Hart Nature Center which is called “Plant A Rainbow. The library is located at 216 W. Main in Bethany.
•July 14, 2021•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is encouraging new Illinois hunting and trapping license buyers to apply early during application periods for a number of IDNR permits for the 2021-22 hunting seasons. Read More
•July 14, 2021•
A research team from the University of Illinois is looking for participants for the WITS Wellness Research Study. Any person 50 years and older who has not been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is eligible. Participants can receive up to $60 for their participation in the study.
The study will include 12 weekly health and wellness sessions at various locations across the state including ones in Tuscola and Mattoon. The sessions will be fun, with interactive discussions and pen and paper activities on topics such as healthy eating, managing stress, improving sleep, and more. “This is a great opportunity to attend fun and engaging health sessions while helping Extension test and shape future programming,” says Chelsey Byers, Family Life Educator, University of Illinois Extension. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Owners of All American Storm Team, Selina and Jay Clark, with their truck that lists some of the services they offer.
•July 14, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A new local business that is veteran owned has a goal to help homeowners in their time of need. Jay and Selina Clark, both Army veterans, have founded All American Storm Team. Their business makes sure insurance policy holders are protected should a disaster happen such as a tornado, flood, wildfire, house fire or hurricane or even something as simple as a roof leak.
They both used to work in the insurance industry and one day decided that they needed to do some other kind of work. They both have insurance and construction backgrounds. “All we wanted to do is help people,” Selina said. “It doesn’t matter which arena.” Read More
•July 14, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
I don’t mean to sound defensive. In fact, you’ll see me fall on my sword so readily when I do screw up that you probably wonder whether I need a weekly transfusion.
But sometimes I’m just ... right.
Oh, you’re one of them
Reader Jan Gollberg questioned my verb agreement skills in a recent column.
“You wrote, ‘I’m one of those people who love to visit unfamiliar places.’” she wrote. “I think that the verb should be ‘loves,’ not ‘love.’ Why? Shouldn’t the verb in that long subordinate clause agree with ‘one,’ not ‘people’? Here’s a test: Remove the prepositional phrase, and you would say, “I’m one who loves to ...” Read More
•July 14, 2021•
The following individuals have received All-Central Illinois Conference honors for the summer sports season. Tristan Ruppert-2nd Team All-Conference in Baseball, Jake Stewart-2nd Team All-Conference in Baseball, Morgan Moll-2nd Team All-Conference in Softball, Terence McRill-1st Team All-Conference in Track .
Photo by Erika Black
Sullivan Park and Rec
Willow Cody, Reagen McKinney and Aaliyah Osborn enjoy playing in Wyman Park during the Sullivan Park and Rec program last Friday.
Virginia Gillenwater
Virginia Swango Gillenwater, 85, of Forsyth, formerly of Mattoon and Sullivan, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Hickory Point Christian Village.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Monday, July 12, 2021, at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net Read More