•September 16, 2026•

Petitions are available for residents who would like to run to serve as a trustee of the Lovington Public Library Board in the April 6, 2027 Consolidated Election. Interested candidates may pick up a packet at 110 W. State St., Lovington. Hours are Monday 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m., Tuesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 

Offices up for election are (3) Trustee 4 year Term, (2) 2 year unexpired term. The filing period is November 16, 2026 through November 23, 2026 (on the final day, the library will accept petitions until 5:00 p.m.).

•September 16, 2026•

The Sullivan High School Class of 2006 will hold their 20 year reunion on Saturday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW. A potluck will be held, a sign up sheet is available. For more information, contact Lindsay Kopel at (217) 521-5201.

Other events on Homecoming weekend: Friday 4:00 parade, 7:00 football game vs Tri-County Titans, Saturday, TBD, tour of the high school.

•September 9, 2026•

The Moultrie County Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Council, a program of Hour House, is launching its “Recovery Month Matters” social media awareness initiative throughout September. This initiative aligns with the ROSC Council’s mission to reduce stigma, promote recovery, and strengthen the health and wellness of individuals, families, and communities through education and community engagement.

The campaign encourages community members to support Recovery Month by learning more about substance use and mental health, using respectful and nonjudgmental language, and offering support to friends and loved ones. You can also share messages of hope, attend local Recovery Month events, and advocate for access to treatment, recovery services, and mental health care.

Community members are encouraged to follow the Moultrie County ROSC Council on social media, share the educational infographic, and help spread positive messages that promote wellness, recovery, and hope.

Hour House provides compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment and recovery support for individuals, families, and the community. For over 50 years, it has offered a continuum of care including treatment services for adults and adolescents, recovery housing for men, women and women with children, and community programs focused on education, prevention, and outreach.

•September 2, 2026•

Allenville Christian Church will host a concert featuring Still Waters on September 12th 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. 

Still Waters it is a mixed quartet from Lovington and Atwood consisting of Sara Rawlins, Shari Schable, Dennis Garmon and Bill Schable. The quartet comes together to reach out to people thru music to tell of the love, grace, hope and forgiveness of God

A love offering will be taken. For more information, contact Pastor Bob Vail at (217) 254-3433.

•August 26, 2026•

Sullivan Kirby Foods will host the Kyle Lehman Honorary Scholarship fundraising cookout on Saturday, August 29 from 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m. All profits from the cookout go towards funding scholarships given to a graduating senior working at Sullivan Kirby Foods.

Established in 2023, the Lehman family has awarded scholarships to 11 deserving students. The menu includes ribeye sandwiches and tenderized pork chops.