•January 15, 2020•

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Dance Team is hosting a “Frosty’s Friday Night Fun” on Friday, January 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children ages 5-10 are invited to attend.
The event will take place at the Sullivan Dance Studio located on the square in Sullivan. Funds will be raised for dancers’ competition and costume fees. Activities at the events include: dance party, themed crafts, games, photo booth, and snacks.
Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/boobash. Contact the dance studio for more information and questions—217-728-9111.

•January 15, 2020•
Green Lincoln Partners of Wilson, Arkansas took possession of 654.45 acres of the Winifred Titus Sentel trust which was recorded January 6, 2020 at the Moultrie County Courthouse.
This was the largest acreage purchased during the Busey Farm Brokerage sale of the seven tracts of land in the 928.1 acre Titus Farm located north of the city of Sullivan.
Green Lincoln Partners, Inc. December 30, 2020 trustee deed acquisition was mortgaged for $5,200,000 by Prudential Insurance Company of America.
Metro Communications owner Zak Horn purchased 273.65 acres north of the city limits for $3,236,840.
The land transaction on tract 3, 203.66 acres has yet to be recorded. The purchase price of $2,352,073.
The $10,971,883 sale total of the Titus Sentel Trust farms goes to the city of Sullivan less expenses, as directed in the Winifred Titus-Sentel will.

•January 8, 2020•
“Desserts with Dove” will be hosted on Tuesday, January 14, noon to 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan, Illinois.
Come learn more about the programs and services offered and how you can become involved.
• Mary Hughes, Moultrie County Coordinator for the Domestic Violence Program, is retiring - come and wish her well.
• Becky Freese has been training with Mary and is beginning as the newest Moultrie County Coordinator, January 15, 2020.
• Dove Financial Assistance Program began in Moultrie County in December with Coordinator Rev. Shane Hartman.
Dove Domestic Violence Program, Moultrie County Office is located at 1102 West Jackson, Suite #4, in Sullivan, business phone, 217.728.9334. Dove Financial Assistance Program is located inside of First United Methodist Church, 216 West Jefferson Street, in Sullivan, business phone, 217.433.7435.

•January 1, 2020•

The Bethany American Legion Post 307 and Auxiliary recently collected more than $1000 from the community which went to residents at the Danville Veterans Administration Hospital.
Bethany Post members Sam Scott, Punch Martin and Mike Brewer delivered the assortment of tennis shoes, sweat suits, and other requested items to the Danville veterans the week before Christmas.
Since it was Punch Martin’s first visit VA staff members gave the group a tour of the facility explaining how the gifts for the resident veterans are collected and distributed.
The members of Post 307 would like to thank all those who contributed to this annual event, which helps make the season brighter for the residents at Danville VA.

•December 25, 2019•

Sullivan High School Post Prom is Sat. April 25, 2020 and parents are in the process of organizing activities.
Open to all eligible prom-goers whether they attend prom or not the event at Building 1225 is from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Post prom committee is asking for monitory donations or gift certificates or products from local businesses that can be used as prizes during the event.
Donations can be mailed to Post Prom treasurer Lis White at 23 Bradford Hills, Sullivan, 61951.