William Wallace
William ‘Bill’ Wallace, 84, of Allenville, passed away at 8:58 a.m. Sunday, March 28, 2021, in Carle Hospital in Urbana. Read More
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Taylorville Man Charged With Reckless Homicide
Dylan Tucker
•March 31, 2021•
Dylan Tucker, 25, of Taylorville, has been charged with reckless homicide in relation to a traffic crash August 19, 2020, in Moultrie County. On March 18, 2021, Tucker was charged with one count of reckless homicide and multiple traffic offenses which allege that on August 19, 2020, he was driving a vehicle on Moultrie County Road 400E at an excessive speed, failed to stop at a stop sign at CR 400E and CR 2400N, resulting in a crash which caused the death of Michael Castelli, who was driving a motorcycle westbound on CR2400N. Castelli, 52, was a resident of Lovington. Read More
SHS Homecoming 2021
Photo by Crystal Reed
Freshmen Class Homecoming Float
The Sullivan High School freshmen class Homecoming float was for the USA.Sull
Photo by Crystal Reed
Senior Class Homecoming Float
The Sullivan High School senior class chose Japan as their country.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Sophomore Class Homecoming Float
The Sullivan High School sophomore Homecoming float was for the country Australia.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Junior Class Homecoming Float
This year’s Sullivan High School Homecoming theme was Countries. The Junior Class chose France.
Sports Briefs
Photo by R.R. Best
Sullivan High School Homecoming
Football Game
The Redskins huddled with 10 yards to go to try and score against the St. Teresa Bulldogs.
•March 31, 2021•
Football
The St. Teresa Bulldogs spoiled Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team’s homecoming game Friday night at Victory Field.
Sullivan fell behind 27-0 in the first quarter and 48-0 at halftime. The Redskins eventually lost 68-0.
Volleyball
The Okaw Valley volleyball team split a pair of Lincoln Prairie Conference games this past week. The Timberwolves knocked off rival Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond but lost to Tri-County.
Against ALAH, at Arthur, the Knights took the first set 25-23.
Okaw Valley battled back to take the second set 25-22, and then won the match by taking the third set 25-18.
For ALAH, Cheyenne Chupp led the team with 12 kills, and Charley Condill followed with six kills.
Mackenzi Bowles and Kaylee Schrock each recorded five kills, and Michaela Powell recorded 11 digs.
Alisha Frederick dished out 17 assists, and Sarah Rafferty added 13 assists.
Okaw Valley’s loss came against Tri-County. The Titans swept both sets. The first set was back-and-forth with both teams pushing the set until Tri-County won 30-28. Read More
Letter to the Editor 3-31-2021
Vote for Rieck Kendall for Sullivan Township Supervisor
•March 31, 2021•
Rieck Kendall has served the people of Moultrie County for 47 years.
He first served as a Deputy Sheriff for 23 years and then 8 years as Sheriff, providing leadership and fiscal responsibility. During this time he responded to Sullivan Township residents by going the extra mile to see that all areas of concern were addressed in a timely and efficient manner. During this time of service, he worked with the Moultrie County Dive Team from 1989-2001 helping provide rescue service to Moultrie County and the surrounding counties as well as the Lake Shelbyville area. He was recognized for dedication, leadership, and friendship while serving on the East Central Illinois Task Force during 1994-2002. Read More
Residents Concerned Over Passing of Bus at Bus Stop
•March 31, 2021•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Jeri Davis and Jamie Miller of Sullivan are concerned about those driving around the school bus at a bus stop on Highway 121 in Sullivan. So much so that Davis put up signs near the stop last week hoping drivers will think twice before breaking the law.
“People pass the bus when it has red flashing lights, and when the yellow warning lights are on as well, while my grandchildren are getting on the bus,” Davis reported. It is illegal to pass a stopped school bus.
She has had three signs made and placed them on the side of the road near the stop. They read, “Flashing yellow on school bus CAUTION prepare to stop”, “Flashing red on school bus STOP!” and “Student fatality at this bus stop! Drive safely.” Read More
Lovington Honor rolls
•March 31, 2021•
6th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Maxton Boddy, Morgan Casteel, Jaidyn Edwards, Samantha Fowler, Caleb Menna, Joshua Taylor, John Williams.
6th grade Honor Roll: Brynlee Moore, Mackenzie Wood.
7th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Daylon Doggett, Cambrie Smith.
7th grade Honor Roll: Will Hilligoss, Halle Wardrip.
8th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Lilian Edwards, Natalie Hutchcraft, Kaylee McDaniel, Jacob Tighe.
8th grade Honor Roll: Austin Bates, Kendall Carnahan, Lily Culp, Jacob Hurt, Brett Menna.
Menu 3-31-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
April 5 - Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Craisins
April 6 - Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Cinnamon Applesauce
April 7 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin
April 8 - Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad
April 9 - Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole Slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler
Mobile Food Pantry
•March 31, 2021•
The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Lovington Ambulance Service, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 21 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Lovington Ambulance Service. A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Lovington. Sign up must be done prior to April 14 by calling 217-855-5616 during business hours of 8 am to 4 pm Monday-Friday. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you will need to bring identification. Food will be distributed according to household size on April 21 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. You will need to drive thru the Lovington Ambulance parking lot.
EIU Fall 2020 Dean’s List
•March 31, 2021•
Eastern Illinois University recently announced their Fall 2020 dean’s list. Students named to the list from our area are: Abigail Abercrombie of Arthur, Sarah Helfrich and Christina Menna of Lovington and Holly Cole, Tatum Ellis, Hannah Elzy, Dayden Gardner, Alyssa Pearson and Mackenzie Ruppert all of Sullivan.