•May 24, 2023•
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will host their summer reading kickoff on Friday, May 30 from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be inflatables, sno cones and a craft. That is also the first day of registration for summer reading and prizes will be given if you register at the kickoff party.
•May 24, 2023•
The Sullivan Street Machine Association will host the Memorial Weekend Cruise In on Saturday, May 27 at 3 pm on the square in Sullivan. There will be a 50/50 drawing and dash plaques. There is no entry fee. This is a fun event, no prizes will be awarded. For more information visit www.facebook.com/sullivansma.
•May 17, 2023•
There will be a Zoning Board of Appeal Hearing on Friday, May 19 at 9 am on the third floor in the courtroom at the Moultrie County Courthouse. This is the meeting that will go into record and is the most important to be heard if the public has something to share in regards to the text amendment to the zoning ordinance as it pertains to wind/solar in Moultrie County for HB 4412.
•May 17, 2023•
A pork burger and/or hot dog take out meal will be held at the First Christian Church, Sullivan on Sunday, May 21. Serving will be 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Pull around to the back of the church. Preorders via text is helpful (217) 549-3877. Donations are appreciated to support Sarina Voegel’s Illinois FCCLA State Officer experiences. Voegel is a sophomore at Sullivan High School and has numerous required activities to attend this summer, including the FCCLA National Conference in Denver, Colorado in July. The menu includes Pork Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dessert & Bottle of Water.
•May 17, 2023•
A benefit for Fred West will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 11 am at the Lovington Firehouse. There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast, silent auction, bake sale and 50/50 drawing. Fred suffered a massive cerebellum stroke. After having a craniotomy. infection etc. he spent 65 days in the hospital. Fred is home and recovering but still has a long way to go towards recovery. All proceeds will go to the family to assist with expenses.
•May 17, 2023•
A retirement party for Mark Conlin will be held on Friday, May 19th from 5 - 10pm at the Sullivan American Legion to thank Mark and honor his service. Mark has requested a St. Louis Cardinals themed party to kickoff his new found time for games, so don’t forget to best Red Bird apparel. Mark served the City of Sullivan in the electrical department for 34 years.
•May 17, 2023•
Dakota Clayton, from Sullivan, was among the students from Lakeview College of Nursing who made the spring Dean’s List. Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Lakeview College of Nursing and who achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale are named to the Dean’s List for the semester. Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville Area since 1894. Lakeview began offering its program in Charleston in the fall of 2001.
•May 10, 2023•
Riven quartet from the St. Louis metro area will be in concert on Saturday, May 13 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 E. Allen Street, Allenville. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert. The concert is free, however a love offering will be received.
•May 10, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, May 17 in the Bethany Library Hospitality Room. Bingo at 10 am and potluck meal at 11 am. Everyone welcome.
•May 10, 2023•
The Stolen Key Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 4 pm at Crowder Park in Bethany. Someone has taken the key to the town. We need your help in figuring out who took it and where they’re hiding it. The suspect has left clues around town. Follow the riddles to find each clue and solve the mystery. We heard the police are even offering a cash reward to the first team to catch the suspect. Cost is $5 per person or group of 5 for $20. Price includes hot dog, chips and drink at the park after. Tickets are available at Bethany Village Hall and Marrowbone Public Library. Tickets must be purchased by May 15. Proceeds go towards the Bethany Celebration.