•July 15, 2026•

Stanly Guin Memorial Turtle Race winner: Mason Miller of Sullivan.

Watermelon Eating Contest winners: 

0-4: 1st Wrenleigh Cannon of Sullivan, 2nd Nora Daum of Decatur, 3rd A’Doin Brown of St. Louis, MO.

5-7: 1st Stella Vanarsdale of Decatur, 2nd Emmett Moon of Sullivan, 3rd Aibai Brown of Sullivan.

8-10: 1st Shelby Green, 2nd Bea Lentz, 3rd (tie) Cash Pitts and Alayja Hogan all of Sullivan.

11-14: 1st Beatrix White of Decatur, 2nd (tie) Chloe Briscoe and Peyton Schum both of Sullivan, 3rd (tie) Mason Miller and Maddox Roney both of Sullivan.

15-17:1st Chloe Cobb of Sullivan.

18 & Over: 1st Brice Cannon, 2nd (tie)  Megan Hurt and Caleb Irvin, 3rd Joleen Matheson all of Sullivan.

Sack Race winners (all of Sullivan): 

0-4 1st Maeve Shasteen, 2nd Tye Frost, 3rd Wrenleigh Cannon.

5-7: 1st Ellie Lawrence, 2nd Brittlyn Wilson, 3rd Anthony Frost.

8-10: 1st Alayja Hogan, 2nd Owen Russell, 3rd Brock Frost.

11-14:1st Payton Schum, 2nd Bentley Meadows, 3rd Sadie Meadows.

15-17:1st Whitney Novota, 2nd Stella Schum.

18 & Over: 1st Chaz Wilson, 2nd Emily Miller, 3rd Aimee Shasteen.

•July 15, 2026•

The next genealogy workshop at the Moultrie County History Center will be at 6 :00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21 at 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. This month’s free class will focus on searching online genealogy databases and websites, such as Ancestry, Family Search, Newspapers.com, Fold3 and Find-A-Grave. Bringing a laptop/tablet is highly recommended, though not required. Call (217) 728-4085 or email mocohgs@gmail.com for more information.

•July 8, 2026•

As you travel through the southeast corner of Bethany, a beautiful red round barn is likely to catch your eye. If you’d like to see more of this unique structure and learn about its design conception, please join the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society for a free tour of George Bone’s Round Barn on Thursday, July 16th. A long labor of love, George Bone’s Round Barn is a testament to the power of perseverance. 

Attendees are welcome to meet at the History Center to carpool or drive themselves directly. If carpooling: meet at the History Center in Sullivan, 1303 South Hamilton, to depart by 6:10 p.m. If driving directly: turn south off IL-121 across from Callahan Construction - barn is visible - watch for dedicated parking signs. The tour will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m. 

For more information, follow us on Facebook for the latest details or contact the History Center at (217) 728-4085 or mocohgs@gmail.com for more information.

•July 1, 2026•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its July Quarter Auction on Wednesday, July 8. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The Giving Place is our organization of the month. 

The Giving Place is a community outreach program that was founded by Elizabeth Houser. The Giving Place is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Moultrie County facing difficult times by providing support with essentials like clothing and household items. They work year-round to make a positive impact in the community. The Christmas Crew is a seasonal extension of The Giving Place focused on bringing hope and joy during the holiday season. Through donations, fundraisers, and community support, the program helps provide Christmas gifts and necessities to local families in need. Together, The Giving Place and The Christmas Crew embody the spirit of compassion, generosity, and neighbors helping neighbors.

Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30p.m. All ages are welcome to attend. A bake sale benefiting The Giving Place will also have goodies for purchase. Food will be available for purchase and drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information, visit the “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness” Facebook page.

•June 24, 2026•

The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library has some free, fun, and family-friendly events planned to help the community commemorate and celebrate America’s 250 years of freedom. On June 29th at 3:00 p.m., the ETML will be hosting an event where attendees can learn about and celebrate our nation’s colors and on July 1st at 3:00 p.m., join them in celebrating the United States’ 250th year of freedom with friends, family, and the community at the ETML 4th of July party.

To sign up, register at https://forms.gle/6TCpH8vsPntVDPmb8, or visit the ETML Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082637979457 and use the QR code on the flyer. If you have any questions, call the library at (217) 728-7221.