•April 5, 2023•
The James Rainey Trio will be in concert at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street on Saturday, April 8 at 6 pm.
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Scholarship Applications
•March 29, 2023•
The Robert and Leila Lorenson Scholarship is available to graduates of Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School. The application can be obtained from the school website. High school students should apply by April 15 and postsecondary students by June 1.
Live Music in Allenville
•March 29, 2023•
There will be live music on Friday, March 31 from 7mto 9 pm at the Allenville Community Building across from the white church. Music will be provided by Rob and The Rebels.
Rhodes Named to Dean’s List
•March 29, 2023•
Keegan Rhodes, from Mattoon, was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2023 Winter Quarter. Rhodes is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the Dean’s List. Students who have maintained a 3.70 or higher receive “high honors.”
Mobile Food Pantry
•March 29, 2023•
The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church, will host a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 19 from 4 to 5 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. Sign up by Wednesday, April 12 by 4:30 pm by calling 217-774-9546 from 8 am to Noon and 1 pm to 4:30 pm during business hours only. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to household size on April 19 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Windsor Grade School cafeteria.
Agri-Fab Food Drive
•March 22, 2023•
Agri-Fab is hosting a community food drive through April 1. There are several different ways to participate. Non-perishable food or monetary donations can be dropped off to your local food bank or Agri-Fab’s HR office, donations can be mailed marked food drive to Agri-Fab, 809 S. Hamilton, Sullivan, IL 61951. Agri-Fab will do a porch bag drop-off on Saturday, March 25. Fill up your bag with non-perishable food and leave it for pick up on Saturday, April 1.
Tops Club Inc.
•March 22, 2023•
Anyone interested in joining a supportive weight loss group is welcome to call 810-577-0661 or to find a meeting call (800) 932-8677 or visit www.tops.org.
Music in Findlay
•March 22, 2023•
Benny and the Amigos will be performing at the Junction at the Old Country Church, 108 N. Main in Findlay on Friday, March 24 from 7 to 9 pm. Cover charge is $3.
Grill Off to be Held
•March 15, 2023•
The Sullivan American Legion will host a Grill Off on Saturday, April 15th. Judging will start at 5:30. $25 entry fee per team. The winning team will receive a trophy and the entry fee money. To participate contact Tina Bolsen 217-620-8185 or register at the Sullivan American Legion
History Center Grand Opening
•March 15, 2023•
The Moultrie County History Center will have their grand opening on Saturday, April 1 from 11 am to 4 pm. The musical highlight of the day will be the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment band performance at 1 pm. They are re-enactors in Civil War period uniforms playing the instruments from the day. The new history center is located at 1303 S. Hamilton in Sullivan.