•November 11, 2020•
This fall, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded a $1.29 million grant to support programs for survivors of human trafficking and bolster policing efforts for the Central Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force. Millikin University’s Human Trafficking Research Lab was designated as a subgrantee of the grant to be used over the next three years for research on efforts in 46 central Illinois counties.
As part of the grant, Millikin’s Human Trafficking Research Lab, founded by Dr. Laura Dean, associate professor of political science, will research and facilitate data collection and provide a community assessment of anti-trafficking task force activities.
The research lab, which includes two undergraduate research assistants, will conduct a community assessment of the Central Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force to determine the characteristics of human trafficking in central Illinois, and demonstrate how the data can be used to strengthen and combat trends in the region. Read More
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Teachers Sorority Donates Supplies
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Teachers Sorority Donates Supplies
Members of the Moultrie County Alpha Delta Kappa, a teacher’s sorority collected masks, hand sanitizer and wipes to be distributed among the three elementary schools in Moultrie County for their October altruistic project.
Roundup
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Roundup
The ninth annual IGA Roundup was held last week to benefit the Moultrie County Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving. The total amount raised this year during the event was $1,200. Sullivan IGA manager Pat Stinson would like to thank the community for their donations during the event. Above: Customer Kathy Minor (left) rounds up her purchase last week at the register being worked by Cindy Love (right).
Open House
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Open House
Tera Pedro and granddaughter Emery browse at The Flower Pot Floral and Boutique last Friday during the business’s Christmas Open House.
Shed Fire
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Shed Fire
Sullivan Assistant Fire Chief Larry Edwards runs the deck gun atop the Sullivan engine while responding to a shed fire on Tuesday night east of Jonathan Creek Church. The call came in about 6 p.m. Bethany Fire Department was called in for mutual aid and water shuttle.
Obituaries 11-4-2020: Beverly Peters
Beverly Peters
Beverly A. Peters, 91, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:25 a.m. Sunday, November 1, 2020 in Eberhardt Home in Arthur.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Greenhill Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Sullivan Senior Center or Faith Lutheran Church Memorial Fund. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Read More
First Time Voters
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First Time Voters
Beth Slabaugh (center) was with her daughters Annika (left) and Shae (right) when both girls registered and voted for the first time last Wednesday. Annika also had the honor of being the 1,000th early voter.
Ninth Annual IGA Round-Up To Benefit Food Pantry
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A sign in the Sullivan IGA promoting the 9th Annual Round Up which benefits the Moultrie County Food Pantry.
•November 4, 2020•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
It’s Round-Up time at Sullivan IGA from now to Nov 7 giving every customer a chance to help buy turkeys for Moultrie County Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving.
“It’s amazing how quickly it adds up,” IGA Manager Pat Stinson said of the ninth annual fundraising event for the food pantry.
“The most you can donate is 99 cents and even a penny makes a difference” he continued, noting the week long event contributes some $1,200 annually to the food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal giveaway.
Over the course of the week, Stinson explained, some 6,500 transactions at Sullivan IGA check out counter raise the funds a few cents at a time for the food pantry. Read More
Coat Giveaway
•November 4, 2020•
The Margie Pondo Memorial Coat Drive, formally known as No Kids Left in the Cold, will be giving away free coats, mittens, and hats again this year. After the sudden death of co-founder Margie Pondo, Jeri Davis co-founder, changed the name of the group. It was changed to honor Mrs. Pondo. Margie was known as the coat lady to many in the area, and her legacy will continue to help local children stay warm through the cold Illinois winters. Read More
SHS Golf Teams Hold Awards Banquets
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Hannah Righter took home the Most Improved Award during the girls’ golf team fall banquet last Tuesday.
•November 4, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ golf team hosted Awards Banquets at the VFW Hall in Sullivan last Tuesday.
Only team members and coaches attended in person because of current Illinois Department of Public Health limitations on gatherings.
Several athletes collected individual awards.
For the boys’ team, Drew Rogers won Most Valuable Player (Lowest Average) Award.
Logan Westjohn left with the Leadership Award, and Will Haegan earned the award for Most Improved Average Score.
Leyton Ellis earned the Redskin Award. Read More