•May 13, 2020•

The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Board voted on Tuesday, May 5 to cancel the 2020 Moultrie-Sullivan Fair that was scheduled for June 12-13, 2020.
In today’s world with so many unknowns, we feel it is in the best interest to make this decision. We had a great 2020 fair planned and we look forward to being back bigger and better in 2021.
In order to still recognize our exhibitors, we are encouraging you to send us photos. These can be with you and your animals and/or projects. Our goal is to post them on our Facebook page in recognition of all your hard work. More information about the photo recognition can be found on the fair’s Facebook page.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nick Voegel, Moultrie-Sullivan Fair President—voegelnick@yahoo.com or 217-549-0831. For more information about the fair check out the fair Facebook page “Moultrie-Sullivan Fair.”

•May 13, 2020•

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•May 6, 2020•

Okaw Valley High School will be honoring the graduating class of 2020 on Saturday, May 9.
OVHS Principal Matt Schoaff announced that a senior recognition parade will pass through Bethany and on to Findlay on Saturday.
He emphasized safe healthy distancing will be observed.
Senior recognition parade participants will kick off the route from Crowder Park at 3:00 p.m. Starting at Crowder the route passes in front of the high school and on to Findlay.
The community is encouraged to wish the group congratulations from the curb side allowing personal safety distancing in the process.

•May 6, 2020•

“We are planning to go ahead with the annual 4th of July celebration,” Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Commander Bob Sims said last week.
This followed the announcement that Arthur had cancelled their annual Fireworks which was scheduled for June 27.
Mayor Richard Glazebrook had stated earlier that he hoped the city could celebrate the traditional fourth in Sullivan with a parade on Saturday, July 4.
Sim’s indicated Central States Fireworks of Athens has confirmed the evening of Saturday, July 4 for the annual fireworks display at Wyman Park.
Connor Amusements of Beardstown is also still planning to set up in Sullivan the Wednesday prior to the Fourth of July.
The 101st Fourth of July in Sullivan is a major community project brought together by American Legion Post 68, Auxiliary and Sons of American Legion members with the generous support of Sullivan area businesses.

•April 29, 2020•
Ricky G. Derby, 26, of Sullivan appeared in Moultrie County Circuit Court by videoconference on armed robbery charges.
During the April 20 preliminary hearing Derby and public defender Steve Jones were at the Moultrie County jail with Judge Hugh Finson and States Attorney Tracy Weaver participating via GoToMeeting videoconferencing system.
Derby entered a plea of not guilty and probable cause was found.
A jury trial is set to commence August 3, 2020.
Bethany Chief of Police Chris Nichols issued a press release about the investigation and subsequent arrest.
On the evening of October 18, 2018 at approximately 7:39pm, the Bethany Police Department and the Moultrie Co. Sheriff’s Department responded to the Casey’s General Store in Bethany for a report of an Armed Robbery. Upon arrival, officers and deputies searched the immediate area but were unable to locate the suspect.
The Bethany Police Department began an immediate investigation into the incident. During the course of this lengthy investigation, police were able to identify a suspect, Ricky G. Derby (26) of Sullivan, IL.
A warrant was issued on April 02, 2020 for Derby, charging him with the Armed Robbery. Derby was taken into custody in Jacksonville, Illinois and transported back to the Moultrie Co. jail.
Assisting Bethany PD on this case was Moultrie Co. Sheriffs Department, Sullivan Police Department and Illinois State Police.
All Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.