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Vacation Bible School

News Progress Posted on June 14, 2023 by webmasterJune 13, 2023

•June 14, 2023•

Jonathan Creek Christian Church will be holding vacation bible school June 19-23 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. The theme is Stellar, Shine Jesus’ Light. New friends, amazing experiments, creative games, super fun snacks, surprising adventures and incredible music.

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Bethany Celebration Schedule

News Progress Posted on June 14, 2023 by webmasterJune 13, 2023

•June 14, 2023•

Friday, June 23
5:00 pm Opening ceremonies, food and craft vendors, inflatables, cake walk
5:30 pm Kids car show, Touch-a-Truck
6:00 pm Dance Studio Showcase, Softball Tournament
6:30 pm Pedal pulls, Princess Meet and Greet
7:00 pm Teen Dance
9:00 pm Identity Crisis (beer tent)
Saturday, June 24
8:00 am We’ve Got Your Six 5K, Softball Tournament
10:30 am Parade
11:00 am Mud Volleyball, inflatables, food and craft vendors, Sally the Clown
12:30 pm Bags tournament (beer tent)
1:00 pm Car Show
2:00 pm Shawn Dawson- Main Stage
3:00 pm Kids games-tennis courts
4:30 pm Sally the Clown Magic Show-Main Stage
5:30 pm Night Moves-Main Stage
Dusk- Fireworks
9:00 pm Jane Doe (beer tent)

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SBL Gives Sunscreen to Local Summer Hang Outs

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•
Sarah Bush Lincoln provided gallons of sunscreen to local pools and recreation areas to offer easy access to people who may need sun protection during the hot summer season.
SBL provided sunscreen to the following venues: Lytle Park Pool in Mattoon; Rotary Community Aquatic Center in Charleston; the Kluthe Memorial Pool in Effingham; the Oakland Pool; the Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center; the Tuscola Swimming Pool, the Newton Aquatic Center; Lake Shelbyville, the Marshall Community Pool; Camp New Hope; and the Arthur Community Pool.
SBL is pleased to continuously provide a necessity to people in local communities who need to protect their bodies while enjoying the outdoors this year.

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The Spillway Recreation Area Closed

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•
The Spillway Recreation Area at Lake Shelbyville will be closed for maintenance June 7th to June 16th. The closure applies to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of performing periodic maintenance, milling the road surface and asphalting.
The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of road closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.

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Monthly Quarter Madness

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•

Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will have their June Quarter Auction on Wednesday, June 14 at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Sullivan Okaw Valley Junior Football League (SOV JFL). The JFL program teaches fundamentals of football for younger kids preparing them for the transition to the high school program. There is also flag football which gives kids as young as kindergarten the opportunity to play. This year funds are being raised to purchase new helmets to replace the ones that have expired and can no longer be used. At the June Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales such as Avon, Scentsy, JBloom Jewelry, Thirty-One,Tastefully Simple, Paper Pe (formerly Usborne Books), Plunder Jewelry, Pampered Chef, plus different craft vendors, hair bows, pet products, laser engraved designs, and more. Come shop the vendors and stay for the Quarter Auction. Bring your quarters for charity items and extra bidding. All-In-Paddle will be $20. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction begins at 6:30. All ages are welcome to attend. Food will be available for purchase through Highway Heartburn Food Truck in the Legion Parking Lot. Drink purchases can be made through the Legion. For more information visit “MoCoMonthlyQuarterMadness” Facebook page.

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Electronics Recycling Event

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•

The City of Sullivan will have an electronic recycling event on Saturday, June 24 from 8:00 and until 11:00 am or until the trailer capacity is reached. The event will be located at Wyman Park parking lot south of Wyman Lake. No wood or projection tvs will be accepted. The event is strictly limited to citizens residing within the city limits of Sullivan and those Sullivan area residents who receive their electric, gas or water service from the city. Those bringing items for drop off will be required to provide identification proving their residency or a copy of a recent utility bill issued by the city. No exceptions to this policy will be made. City police officers will be present to check ID’s. Each household shall be limited to a total of 10 items none of which may weigh more than 75 pounds. More information on what electronics will be accepted can be found on information that went out with utility bills and on the city’s Facebook page: City of Sullivan, Illinois.

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St Jude Dash and Bash Car Show

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•

The Sullivan Street Machines will be putting on the St. Jude Dash and Bash car show on Saturday, June 10 at 11 am at Wyman Park in Sullivan. Registration is at 10 am with the show going from 11 am to 1:30 pm and awards at 2:30 pm. There is a $10 entry fee. All vehicles are welcome.

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Correction for County Board Article

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•

The Sale in Error fee is recorded when a property is sold for delinquent taxes and every parcel sold pays that fee. There are 70-80 parcels sold per year, but there are only 4-6 per year that try to claim a Sale in Error.

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Concert

News Progress Posted on June 7, 2023 by webmasterJune 7, 2023

•June 7, 2023•

Avenue Trio from Nashville will be in concert on Saturday, June 10 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. The concert is free, however a love offering will be collected. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert.

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Memorial Day Service

News Progress Posted on May 31, 2023 by webmasterMay 31, 2023

•May 31, 2023•

There will be a Memorial Day service on Sunday, June 4 at 10:30 am at Oak Grove Baptist Church on Wilborn Creek Rd in Bethany.

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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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