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COVID-19 Update

News Progress Posted on October 7, 2020 by webmasterOctober 7, 2020

•October 7, 2020•

The Moultrie County COVID-19 update for October 3-5,2020 is 7 additional cases of COVID-19 with ages ranging from 7-70s. The total residents tested positive to date is 240. Total COVID-19 related deaths to date is 4.

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Students Achieve Milestone

News Progress Posted on October 7, 2020 by webmasterOctober 7, 2020

•October 7, 2020•

Lakeview College of Nursing recently held three ceremonies to recognize students who achieved the transition into clinical practice within their bachelor’s degree nursing program.
Students from the local area who participated in a ceremony held on the College’s Charleston campus are Marcia Wagoner of Arthur,Hannah Nowlin of Atwood and Deanna Braden and Whitney Miller both of Sullivan.

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Fender Named To Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on October 7, 2020 by webmasterOctober 7, 2020

•October 7, 2020•

Anna Fender of Sullivan has been named to the 2020 spring semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

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Safer Trick or Treat

News Progress Posted on October 7, 2020 by webmasterOctober 7, 2020

•October 7, 2020•

The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development has decided to modify Safe Trick or Treat into Safer Trick or Treat this year! To ensure the safety of our students and community this year we will modify our traditional event...
We will collect monetary donations or candy from businesses. To purchase candy or use the candy donated. We typically have 600 children attend the event and plan to serve that many with this event.
We will assemble treat bags for kids with the donated/purchased candy. We will have a list of participating businesses who supported the bags.
Those who donate can include any type if bag filler they choose, For example: Flyers, coupons, anything to promote your business that is family friendly. Sullivan School District will hand candy out to school age children, we will work with local daycare providers to reach as many children who are not school age
If you would like to save yourself time and donate money toward the Safer Trick or Treat candy.
Drop a check by/email/mail to:
SCED, PO BOX 234, 101 E. Jefferson St, Sullivan, IL
217-728-4223
information@sullivanchamber.com
If you would rather donate candy toward the bags call 217-728-4223 or email: information@sullivanchamber.com to set up a drop off or pick up time!

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Binnion Awarded Scholarship

News Progress Posted on October 7, 2020 by webmasterOctober 7, 2020

•October 7, 2020•

Hannah N. Binnion of Sullivan was awarded a Dean’s Transfer Scholarship from Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the 2020-2021 academic year. Binnion is majoring in human nutrition and dietetics and transferred from Lake Land College. Scholarships are based on academic merit and the student’s potential for superior achievement in college. Dean’s Transger Scholars must have a minimum 3.50 gpa and completed 30 transferable credit hours.

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Petitions Available

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2020 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2020

•September 30, 2020•
Residents of the Village of Lovington wishing to become candidates for municipal office in the April 6, 2021, election may pick up their candidate petition sheets beginning immediately.
Offices up for election are President, Clerk and (3) Village Trustee positions and 1 unexpired 2 year term for Trustee.
Petitions are to be picked up at the Village Office, located at 222 S Railroad Street, Lovington IL.
Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The filing period for petitions will be December 14-21, 2020. On the final day of the filing period, December 21, we will accept petitions until 5:00 p.m.
To qualify as a candidate, you must be a registered voter, must not have been convicted in any court located in the United States of a felony crime, and meet the one-year residency requirement prior to the election date of April 6, 2020.

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Drive Thru Pork Chop Supper

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2020 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2020

•September 30, 2020•

The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 will be hosting a drive thru pork chop supper on Monday, October 5 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Chris Coventry, at R&K One Stop, from a Legion member or by calling 217-620-9187.

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Community Thanksgiving Meal

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2020 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2020

•September 30, 2020•

Sullivan Southern Baptist will be hosting a Community Thanksgiving Meal on November 28 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The meal is a free traditional Thanksgiving meal. Please call by November 22 to make your reservation at 728-8471. Leave a clear message with your name, phone number and the number in your party.

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Lovington Library Board Petitions

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2020 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2020

•September 30, 2020•

Petitions for the Lovington Library board are available until December 21, 2020 for pick up at the Lovington Public Library during open hours, Monday 9-7, Tuesday - Friday 9-12 & 2-5, Saturday 9-12, for anyone interested in being a candidate.

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Legion 50/50 Drawing

News Progress Posted on September 30, 2020 by webmasterSeptember 30, 2020

•September 30, 2020•

The Sullivan American Legion is selling tickets for a 50/50 drawing where 50% of the proceeds will go to the Sullivan Police Department for the purchase of a K-9. Ticket cost is $5.00 for one, $10 for three and $20 for seven and tickets can be purchased at the Legion. Drawing will be held on Saturday, October 31 at 7 p.m. at the Legion.

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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