•January 15, 2020•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities will close in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Offices and Driver Services Facilities operating on Tuesday through Saturday schedule will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 18.
All offices and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
•January 15, 2020•
The Senior Citizen Potluck is Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the Senior Citizens Center in Sullivan.
Senior citizens are encouraged to bring a dish to share at the 11:30 a.m. dinner. Ham for the potluck has been furnished.
•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•
At approximately 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 14 Darrell Betzler had gathered photos like the one above preparing to leave his home on McClellen St. in Sullivan.
One photo showing the stormy sea while Betzler was stationed on a tanker refueling the Seventh Fleet flew off his car and is missing.
If anyone finds the missing photo in the 300 block of McClellen Betzler is willing to pay a reward for its return. Please call 217/254-1251 with information.
•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•
The Little Redskins Activity Program is a playgroup full of learning activities created and organized by students at Sullivan High School.
Children ages 3-5 are welcome to register for this opportunity to come have fun at the high school for free. Services will be provided every Tuesday and Thursday from 8:15 to 9:30 a.m. in the high school commons starting January 14, and ending March 26.
Please park on the south of the commons in unpainted spots.
For more information, contact advisor Heather Hinton hintonh@sullivan.k12.il.us
•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 8, 2020•
The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Kaskaskia Longbeards is holding a Hunting Heritage Banquet on Friday, Jan. 17.
This Save the Habitat, save the Hunt event is from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Sullivan V.F.W. on Rte. 32.
Sponsor tables are available by contacting Lee Lester at 217/620-8542 or llester74@yahoo.com
•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•
The Sullivan American legion is hosting a New Year’s Eve party beginning with dinner from 6:30 -8:30 p.m.
Complete Pork chop or Steak dinners are offered at the Strain Street Post .
Wreckless Whiskey plays from 9:00 to 12 midnight.
Reservations deadline is Sat. Dec. 28. Call 217/728-4612 for reservation.