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Greenhill Clean Up Extended

News Progress Posted on November 13, 2019 by webmasterNovember 13, 2019

•November 13, 2019•

The Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan will be completing fall clean up the week of Dec. 1, 2019.
The flower arrangement clean up is limited to season displays and excludes saddles, shepherd’s hooks and vase arrangements.
Those wanting to retrieve seasonal flower arrangements are encouraged to do so prior to Dec. 1.
Weather permitting after December 7 cemetery employees will clear remaining special arrangements from Greenhill Cemetery.

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Remove Flowers from Greenhill

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan will be completing fall clean up the week of Nov. 24, 2019.
Those who still have flower arrangements at grave sites should pick them up prior to the week of Thanksgiving if they wish to save them.
After Nov. 23 cemetery employees will clear remaining arrangements from Greenhill Cemetery.

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First Community Open House

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

First Community Bank of Moultrie County has completed renovations in Sullivan and invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Join everyone at the main branch located at one South Main in Sullivan, to view the newly renovated facility while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Door prizes offered during the open house celebration include: a wheeled Yeti cooler, two Illini basketball tickets (Sat. game great seats), and floral arrangements.

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Scouting for Food Nov. 16

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will be holding their annual “Scouting for Food” food drive on Saturday, November 16, to benefit the Moultrie County Food Pantry.
Sullivan residents are asked to place nonperishable food items or paper products in grocery bags at their front door or porch by 9:00 a.m. on November 16 for pick up. Please make sure the items are visible from the road.

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First Community Open House

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

First Community Bank of Moultrie County has completed renovations in Sullivan and invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Join everyone at the main branch located at one South Main in Sullivan, to view the newly renovated facility while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Door prizes offered during the open house celebration include: a wheeled Yeti cooler, two Illini basketball tickets (Sat. game great seats), and floral arrangements.

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Lovington Post 429 Offers Flags

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

The Lovington Sons of the American Legion place flags the outside entrances of local cemeteries to honor all veterans for Veterans Day Monday, November 11.
Flags for individual headstones are available for loan at the Lovington American Legion Post 429. The Legion is open Monday through Saturday at noon and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Cemeteries decorated for Veterans Day include Hewitt, St. Isidore, Turner, Miller and Keller.

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Sulllivan Schools Honor Veterans

News Progress Posted on November 6, 2019 by webmasterNovember 6, 2019

•November 6, 2019•

Sullivan High School’s Veterans Day program is in the high school gym at 10:15 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11.
Veterans are asked to arrive by 9:45 for a group photo. A lunch will be provided after the assembly in the high school media center.
The Career English class is in charge of arrangements.
Veterans and their guests who plan to attend the lunch are encouraged to RSVP by Nov. 7 to Miss Lawson at lawsonr@sullivan.k12.il.us or 728-8311 ext. 1274.

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Eats Before Treats

News Progress Posted on October 30, 2019 by webmasterOctober 30, 2019

•October 30, 2019•
Halloween is a busy night so from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Oct. 31 the Lovington campus of Maranatha Assembly of God is offering eats before treats.
Free food is offered at the 228 N. Broadway St. and all the family has to do is drive thru.
They are serving hot dogs, chips, a drink and a treat, and it’s all free.

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Safe Trick or Treat Times

News Progress Posted on October 30, 2019 by webmasterOctober 30, 2019

•October 30, 2019•

Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development safe trick-or-treat and the AmBuC’s Halloween parade are in Sullivan Thursday, October 31.
Safe Trick or Treating at a host of businesses in and around the square is from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
At 6:00 p.m. costumed characters are invited to parade around the Sullivan square during the annual AmBuCs Halloween Parade.
Join the fun for great prizes and plenty of Halloween treats.
Trick or Treat in Bethany has been set for October 31st from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

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Pianist Performs in Alleville

News Progress Posted on October 30, 2019 by webmasterOctober 30, 2019

•October 30, 2019•

Local pianist Dave Bratton is performing at the Allenville Christian Church Saturday, Nov. 9 at 6:00 p.m.

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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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