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City Council Hears Sullivan PD Plans To Have K-9 Unit

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•September 16, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The City Council heard from Officer Tom LeHew during Monday nights meeting about plans by Sullivan Police Department to obtain a K-9 unit. He said that the unit would be self sustaining and the department is looking at fundraisers and grants to raise money for the unit.
So far $7,000 has been raised for the unit. Sullivan Police Department has never had a K-9, this would be the first in history.
In Commissioner and City Administrator reports, Commissioner Abbey Sherwood gave an update on the city building. She said that they talked to someone and not much can be done with the basement. Read More

Sullivan Boys Cross Country Places Third

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•September 16, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports

The Sullivan boys’ cross country team competed in the Shelbyville Trails Invitational and the Bement High School Bulldog this past week.
Saturday, Sept. 12, for the boys’ teams, Sullivan placed sixth-out-of-six teams with a score of 158 in the Shelbyville Trails Invitational. St. Anthony won the meet with 36 points, and Shelbyville and Tuscola tied for second placed with 73 points.
Senior Chase McClure placed 24th with a time of 18:45.0 to lead the Redskins. Read More

Millikin Performance Season

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•September 16, 2020•
Students and faculty in the Millikin University College of Fine Arts are adjusting to a new world of virtual instruction, social distancing and practicing their art in unexpected ways. The new modes of learning on Millikin’s campus have led to a reimagined fall 2020 performance season for the College of Fine Arts featuring a combination of in-person and virtual performances in accordance with University’s health and safety regulations.
Millikin University’s College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the following events for its fall 2020 performance season.
School of Theatre & Dance
“This year, the School of Theatre & Dance main stage season looks different than ever before. We are exploring all options for continuing to create theatre and dance performances, while keeping our casts, crews and audiences safe and socially distanced,” said Mary Black, director of the School of Theatre & Dance. “Our first production, ‘Some Enchanted Evening,’ was originally scheduled to be performed at various locations throughout Decatur (Ill.) last spring. This production will now be performed outdoors, on the patio of the new Center for Theatre & Dance, for a limited socially-distanced audience seated in lawn chairs and on blankets on the quad.” Read More

Caregiver Webinar Addresses Challenges

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•September 16, 2020•
Over 34 million people in the U.S. are caring for someone over the age of 50. This six-part Discover Caregiving Relationships webinar series is designed to help caregivers address the many issues and challenges they face in their current role. Participants will discover the variety of relationships impacted by caregiving situations and learn techniques to help keep them healthy. Read More

Remember When? 9-16-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week

Sullivan firefighters were called to the Moultrie Grain Association’s Chipps Elevator in Sullivan. Some chaff had ignited in a drier.
Marijuana traffickers led police on a wild chase ultimately eluding capture in a manhunt but leaving behind their four-wheel drive vehicle and more than $100,000 in pot.
The News Progress won eight awards at the annual Illinois Press Assn. ceremonies in Lisle, including a special lifetime legislative award in memory of Bob Best, the late publisher of the News Progress. Photographer R.R. Best and Sport Editor Ed Nelson both won first place awards in the large weekly newspaper category. Marion Best accepted the special legislative award on behalf of her late husband.
The Lovington High School volleyball team finished second in the Bomber Classic over the weekend, losing the championship to Edinburg 15-8,15-13. Read More

No MCH&G Meeting

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•September 16, 2020•

The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will not be having September or October General Meetings this year. Instead we will be holding a Scavenger Hunt of historical places here in the county. The information and sheets on where to go to find these places and sheets and directions will be included in the monthly newsletter, on the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Facebook page and the Societies Web page on the internet. Sheets on the Scavenger Hunt will also be available at the Heritage Center located at 117 E. Harrison Street in Sullivan during the open hours of Monday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The Hunt will begin on Sept. 19th and go through Sunday, October 11th and prizes will be given to the first five names drawn. Locate each site listed and take a photo of each site to be used as proof of visit. After each site has been located and a photo taken, complete the contact form at the end of the list. Detach the form and mail to MCHGS, P.O. Box 588, Sullivan, Il. 61951 or drop off at our office no later than Oct. 12, 2020. A drop box will be made available near the front door at 117 E. Harrison in Sullivan for your convenience.

Stay Active At Home

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•September 16, 2020•

By Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension
For many of us, exercise routines have been put on hold due to social distancing recommendations and schedules that have us home more than usual. Get creative by adding physical activity into our daily lives at home. Several of the tips below also encourage activity with family and can be great as brain breaks for children and adults who are working and schooling from home.
Regular physical activity can have long-term health benefits including relieving stress, improving sleep, reducing fat, controlling weight, and preventing chronic diseases. Get moving and have fun with it! Read More

Patriots Day Ceremony 2020

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Photo by R.R. Best
Patriots Day Ceremony
A 9-11 Patriots Day ceremony was held last Friday at Sullivan Elementary School. The program was organized by Jennifer Hobbs, a third grade teacher at the school. Students sang songs, presented colored pictures to those in attendance including National Guard members, fire fighters and police officers. Mr. Tripp, the music director from Sullivan Middle School and High School closed the ceremony by playing Taps.

COVID-19 Update

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•September 16, 2020•

The Moultrie County COVID-19 update for Sept 14 states that there are 10 additional cases of COVID-19 with age range of teens to 80 years old. Total residents tested positive to date is 199. Total COVID-19 related deaths to date is 3. Total tests administered to date is 4,243.