•April 22, 2026•

On Tuesday, May 5th, from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m., the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68, located at 8 West Strain Street, in Sullivan, will be holding a Memorial Blood drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. There will also be a Cinco de Mayo-themed celebration, replete with Mexican food, drinks, and decorations, as well as numerous exceptional door prizes, reflective of Ellen herself.  Said her husband Tony, “She loved what she did. She taught for 25 years in Sullivan, saying that she would never do anything different than what she had done.” 

This will also be Jeri Davis’ 100th blood drive, having collected over 6,600 units at the Sullivan American Legion over the past 17 years. 

•April 22, 2026•

Allenville Christian Church will host a concert featuring Jeff Boston from Tennessee on May 9th at 6:00 p.m. at the Allenville Christian Church, located at 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Snacks and fellowship time will follow this family-friendly gospel series concert. A free Will offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433.

•April 15, 2026•

With the ‘Project Next Generation’ grant, the Windsor Storm Memorial Library will be having an after-school program for 5th through 8th-grade students. April showers, rain, and weather experiments and activities will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 3:30 at the library. 

On Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m., the library will welcome WAND-TV meteorologist Alivia Colon for a special weather program. Colon will read a weather-themed story, lead a fun, hands-on weather experiment, and talk with children about the fascinating world of weather forecasting. The event will also feature the exciting introduction of the library’s brand new mascot. All programs are free and open to the public.

For more information about these programs, please contact Windsor Storm Library at (217) 459-2498 or visit our Facebook page at Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576623628273. 

•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.

•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.