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“Life Between the Rivers”

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•April 8, 2026•

Curious about farm life in Moultrie County before Lake Shelbyville? The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society will present “Life Between the Rivers: A Family Farm Since 1947” at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th, at the Moultrie County History Center, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. 

From hunting and fishing to riding rafts during river floods to reach the school bus, Mark Seeley will present his recollections and stories of life between the Okaw and Kaskaskia Rivers, where his family’s farm was located prior to the installation of Lake Shelbyville. The presentation is free and open to the public. 

For more information, contact the History Center at (217) 728-4085 or mocohgs@gmail.com.

Trivia Night at the History Center

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•April 8, 2026•

It’s Trivia Time again at the History Center on April 11th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., with dinner served at 5:00 p.m. This will be the second annual Trivia Night.

Invitations are open to all of last year’s teams to be a part of our contest. A table of six (6) members will constitute a team, with the cost of each table at $120. This includes the entry fee and dinner provided by Griffin’s Catering. Prize money will go to the first and second-place teams.

Contact Donna Arendell at mycroft46@gmail.com, or call (217) 521-9718. The Historical Center’s monthly newsletter and Facebook will have additional details at https://www.facebook.com/MCHGS.

Sullivan HS Baccalaureate

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•April 8, 2026•

Sullivan High School is inviting the public to join them in celebrating the achievements of graduating students on Sunday, May 3rd at 6:00 p.m. at Building 1225 in Sullivan.

Baccalaureate is a cherished tradition that offers an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, and celebration as graduates prepare to embark on their next journey. It’s a time to come together as a community and honor their accomplishments, offering best wishes for their futures.

The entire Sullivan community is invited to join in this meaningful occasion, whether as a parent, family member, friend, teacher, neighbor or anyone who wishes to bless Sullivan High School’s graduating class of 2026. 

Refreshments will be provided, offering a chance to mingle and congratulate graduating seniors and celebrate their hard work, dedication, and resilience.

Easter ham donation

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Kirby Foods employees delivered Easter hams to the Moultrie County Food Pantry Monday, March 30th, made possible due to a generous anonymous donation. These hams will provide a delicious, healthy and much-needed entrée for many Easter dinners this holiday. Pictured left to right: Jake Golden, new Sullivan store manager, Cameron Eccles, and Shawn Eccles.

Personal bests were the theme for Redskins’ track opener

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•April 1, 2026•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins boys track competed at home in a six-team co-ed meet last Tuesday, March 24. After the final event, 54 personal records were set as the boys walked way with a clear victory of 198 points. The next closest team had just 91 points.

First place finishes included Logan Fleener in the 100m with a time of 11.99 seconds. He also took first in the 200m at 24.05m. Grant Martin captured first in both the 1600m and 3200m with times of 5:04.86 and 10:52.33. Easton Wickline had a dominant performance in the 800m with a first place time of 2:16.07.

Two relay teams finished first. The 4x400 consisting of Karson Ragsdale, Johnny Iacobazzi, James Feldkamp, and Colt Wilson had a time of 3:50.27. Ragsdale, Iacobazzi, and Feldkamp were joined by Wickline for the 4x800 where they finished first with a time of 9:11.62.

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Records already falling at SHS for Lady Redskins track

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•April 1, 2026•

by E. Scott England

Julia Moody

The Sullivan Lady Redskins hosted a six-team co-ed meet last Tuesday, March 24. The home meet was also their outdoor season home opener.

The highlight of the evening was junior Julia Moody running the 3200m. Plagued last year by occasional injuries, Moody vowed to return to competition as a threat. That she did. Just shortly after the firing pistol went off, Moody looked strong on her pace. After the first mile, murmurs of a personal record were rippling through the crowd. 

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April ‘Peace Meal’ menu Mid Illinois Senior Services

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•April 1, 2026•

2nd: Beef and pepper stir fry over rice, garlic green beans, robust vegetable medley, and cucumber salad.

3rd: CLOSED: Good Friday Holiday

6th: Pulled pork and bun, rosemary potatoes, cream-style corn, and bean medley salad.

7th: Chicken Tetrazzini, peas and carrots, harvest beets, and fruit.

8th: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, creamy coleslaw, and bread/roll. 

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IDOA launches ‘I-Cover’ program

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•April 1, 2026•

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is relaunching the Infield Conservation for Operationalizing Vital Ecosystem Resilience (I-COVER) Program to promote the early establishment of cover crops using new techniques and/or technology. IDOA secured a $7 million USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) grant to launch the program, which offers cost-share/financial incentives to producers and landowners who are new adopters of cover crops or who utilize new techniques for earlier establishment of cover crops. I-COVER is a three-year program for cover crops planted in 2026, 2027, and 2028.

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Mid-Illinois Senior Center-April events

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•April 1, 2026•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.

3rd: 10:00 a.m. exercise class, 12:30 p.m. Bingo w/Briar @ Copper Creek Cottages, 12:30 p.m. Caregiver SG, 2:00 p.m. Relatives raising children SG

3rd: CLOSED for Good Friday

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MC ROSC holds Narcan training

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•April 1, 2026•

by DM Williamee

On Monday, March 23rd, Moultrie County Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) coordinator, Josh Forbes, was at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, providing free Narcan use training. In addition to demonstrating to those in attendance how it is used and when, Josh also shared valuable information on Narcan and opiates, as well as providing free Narcan for those in attendance. 

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