•January 24, 2024•
The Sullivan Area Ministerial Association will be holding an open house event at Sweet Vail on Wednesday, February 7 from 9:30 to 11:00 am. During the open house, attendees will have the chance to meet the pastors, hear about the work being done by local churches and ask questions to members of the Ministerial Association. Light snacks will be provided.
•January 17, 2024•
Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity is now taking applications for two Habitat homes, one is a new build and the other is in need of some rehab before being occupied. Note the home in need of rehab will need paint and flooring but those interested will still need to put in hours on the home. Applications for homes can be picked up at the ReStore in Sullivan or at the Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity located a 8 S. Washington St, Suite 102 in Sullivan. Applications must be returned by Wednesday, January 31. If you need additional information contact their office at 217-728-7386.
•January 17, 2024•
Karen Edwards, winner of the 2023 Amish Country Spring Quilt Show in Arthur, will be at the Arthur Public Library on February 3rd at 1:00 p.m. to discuss her quilting techniques and how she made her prize winning 3-D quilt. Call the Arthur Public Library at 217-543-2037 to reserve your seat.
•January 17, 2024•
The Lovington Community Ambulance annual meeting will be held January 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lovington Ambulance building.
•January 17, 2024•
Recently Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced nine appointments to board and commissions. Andrew Weatherford will serve as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for Moultrie County. Weatherford is Owner, Partner and Attorney at Johnson, Chiligiris & Weatherford. Previously, Weatherford was an Assistant State’s Attorney for Macon County. He currently serves as the Public Administrator and Public Guardian for De Witt and Macon County. Weatherford earned a Bachelor of Arts from Millikin University, a Master of Arts in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University and Juris Doctor from Indiana University School of Law. Appointment is pending confirmation by the Illinois Senate.
•January 17, 2024•
Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, January 27 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This is an event recommended for princesses age 3 and up accompanied by their special guy. Dancing, photographer, craft, and refreshments are part of this event. A VIP Experience is offered with appetizers, catered dinner, princess gift, VIP dessert, early entry seating and more. For the VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m. and general admission doors open at 5:45. Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/tiaras-ties. Contact the dance studio for more information or questions at 217-728-9111.
•January 10, 2024•
As Valentine’s Day approaches, State Senator Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is once again working to make sure that senior citizens aren’t forgotten, with his annual “Valentines for Seniors” card drive.
“Living in a nursing home or assisted-living facility can be a lonely experience,” said Senator McClure. “We want to make sure that those seniors know that they are an important part of the community and are loved.”
To help with this goal, McClure is asking students, scout groups, churches, and other groups to consider creating homemade cards that will be delivered to nursing homes, assisted-living facilities, and other long-term care facilities throughout the 54th Senate District.
Cards can be dropped off from now until February 5th at McClure’s Litchfield district office, which is located at 410 N. Monroe Street in Litchfield, or his Effingham district office, at 208 N. 4th Street Suite B, in Effingham. There will be a drop box inside each office during normal business hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
For questions, please contact abrown@sgop.ilga.gov
•January 10, 2024•
Jordan Sapp of Mattoon has been named to the McKendree University fall 2023 semester Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher.
•January 10, 2024•
The Lovington First Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 12:30-5:30 pm.
Donors may go online to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule a time slot or contact Darlene Barlow at 217-855-9397. Walk-ins Are Always Welcome.
•January 10, 2024•
Monarch Manufacturing Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Monday, January 22 from 12 pm to 3 pm in their showroom building at 1157 State Hwy 32 in Sullivan. To donate, contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71346 to locate the drive.