•May 10, 2023•

The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified that it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 for FY 2024. Victims of Violent Crimes Assistance grant funds are managed by the Attorney General’s Office and are awarded to various community service programs who provide assistance to victims of crime. The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office utilizes this award to fund the Victim Witness Coordinator position within the office. The grant is funded by fees paid by defendants and is not taxpayer supported. This is the third consecutive year this grant has been awarded to the State’s Attorney’s Office.

•May 3, 2023•

The Rotary Club of Sullivan is looking for golfers to support their annual fundraiser on Friday May 12th 11:30 am at the Sullivan Country Club. Projects supported include the literacy program One Book One Sullivan, and the Middle School Summer Trip. Sponsor a Hole for $150 or a Team for $300 that includes Hole sponsorship. We thank the 2023 sponsors including Atchison Electric, MK Trucking, Edward Jones/Troy Rogers/George Levi, First Community Bank of Moultrie County, Wood Insurance, Transport Services, Monarch Cabinets, QNS, Kirby Foods, Loman Ray Insurance/Linda Huber, Agri-Fab, Rural King Distribution, American Family Insurance/Lori Shasteen, and Scott State Bank. To sign up contact joe@marvinkeller.com. BBQ lunch, awards, and hole prizes provided.

•May 3, 2023•

There are two upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in our area. On Tuesday, May 9, there will be a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain from 12 to 6 pm. There is also one scheduled on Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 6 pm at the Methodist Church in Arthur, 128 E. Illinois St. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org.

•April 26, 2023•

Okaw Valley has announced that Wednesday, May 3 will be Paige Robinson Day in Bethany. Paige will be present to be honored by the Okaw Valley community for her success on the basketball court and recently being drafted by the Dallas Wings of the WNBA with the 31st overall pick in the WNBA draft. There will be a parade at 11 am starting at the First Christian Church. Parade route will go from the First Christian Church to the Elementary School before ending at OVHS. Following the parade, there will be a few presentations on the front lawn of the high school along with some signed pictures and photo opportunities.

•April 26, 2023•

The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will host a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, May 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm at Sullivan United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 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. The distribution is open to all, not only residents of Sullivan. Please note: There is a mobile food pantry held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest to your residence. Deadline to sign up is Tuesday, May 2 by 4:30 pm. To sign up call 217-259-2920 or 217-728-8521 during regular business hours. One 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 your household size on Mary 10 from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Methodist Church in the parking lot across the street.