•December 25, 2024•

The January Quarter Auction will be held at the Sullivan American Legion on January 8. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., auction starts at 6:30 and supper is being served from 5:00-7:00. The January auction will benefit Moultrie County Paws. 

The meal will include pulled pork BBQ, macaroni and cheese, green beans and loaded nut free brownies. Meal cost $10 per person or $35 for a family pack, dine in or carry out. For tickets call Tina Bolsen at the American Legion 217-620-8185 or Lisa Griffin, Griffin’s Catering, 217-620-4003 (call or text).

There will also be a bake sale and vendors.

•December 18, 2024•

Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony. 

The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework. 

Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan.

•December 11, 2024•

The Moultrie County Animal Shelter has began their 2024 Christmas drive for both treats and toys for the animals in their care. The second year of this drive asks for donations for the pets at the shelter, while home to both cats and dogs has posted wishlists for their fluffy friends. All donations will directly benefit the pound pets at the shelter.  

The wishlist provided for the critters includes bones, Pupperoni treats, dog canned food, cat canned food, kong toys, tug ropes, slow feeder bowls, kitten canned food, cat litter and dental sticks. Donations can be made at the Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital front desk during office hours between 8am and 6pm Monday- Friday and 8am to 12pm on Saturdays.  

For more information on the toy and treat drive email the animal hospital at kvah61951@gmail.com or call (217)728-7974.

•December 11, 2024•

The monthly senior potluck in Bethany will be restarting in January, holding no potluck in December due to the holidays within the month.

•December 11, 2024•

Due to Christmas and New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday papers has been moved up. Deadline for the December 25 issue will be the previous Thursday, 12/19, at noon. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.

This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.