•May 4, 2022•
In last week’s issue of the News Progress, there was a photo of the Lincoln Day dinner which misidentified the event as being a Moultrie County Democrats event. The event was actually a Moultrie County Republicans event. We regret the error and have reprinted a photo and corrected caption in this week’s issue.
•April 27, 2022•
Sullivan Youth Baseball and Softball are looking for Umpires now through the summer. Contact Pat Stinson at Sullivan IGA if interested at 728-8366.
•April 27, 2022•
Sullivan Church of God is having a fundraiser to support their missionary team to the Dominican Republic on Friday, April 29 from 5 to 7 pm at the Sullivan Church of God, 321 N. West Street in Sullivan (located behind Neal Tire). There will be a meal of roast beef, potato casserole, green beans and roll served from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Silent auction items include gift baskets, gift certificates and other items from area businesses.
•April 27, 2022•
The Sullivan Alumni Association (SAA) is looking for interested alumni to help run the annual Alumni Banquet or join the prestigious Alumni Awards committee. You will meet other alumni, serve the community and help the schools. Interested parties should email name, phone number and year graduated to: Sullivanalumniassociation@gmail.com to be invited to an upcoming group meeting at the Sullivan Library. SAA is an Illinois not-for-profit organization.
•April 27, 2022•
Moultrie County Clerk candidate Linda Qualls will hold a meet and greet in Gays on Saturday, April 30 from 8-10:30 a.m. at the Gays City Hall located at 815 Front Street. There will be coffee and donuts.
•April 27, 2022•
The Bethany town wide rummage sales will be May 20 and 21. Interested participants can register at Casey’s, Village Hall and Marrowbone Public Library. Participants need to register by May 6 to be published in the Moultrie County News Progress on May 18.
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan Elementary School joined with the office of State Treasurer Judy Barr Topinka and First Mid-Illinois Bank and Trust of Moultrie County to offer the Treasurer’s Bank at School (BAS) program. The program, which was administered by Topinka, linked financial institutions and schools to the BAS program, which was designed to teach children the fundamentals of money management and to build financial skills.
The Sullivan-Bethany Scholastic Bowl team finished its season with two wins and two losses in the Masonic Sectional Tournament in Springfield. The local team defeated Riverton in the first round after a troubled start. The final score was 75-25. Playing for the Redskins were Meredith Cooper, Amanda Edmonds, Jalee Fifer, Ryan Franklin, Jon Loveall, Cris Patrick and Rusty Taylor. The final team record was 30 wins and 20 losses. Read More
•April 20, 2022•
The 2nd Annual Ten Bones on the Marrowbone barbecue competition will be held on Saturday, April 30 in downtown Bethany. Categories include three meat and steak. There will be a junior contest, with enough interest. There will be live entertainment and vending available. 50% of proceeds will go to winner and 50% to Bethany Fire Department. For more information contact 5bugelBBQ@gmail.com or call Curt at 217-521-4920.
•April 20, 2022•
Spores ‘n More will be held on Saturday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm in Windsor. A meal will be held from 11 am to 2 pm at the Windsor American Legion. Meal choices include portabello sandwiches, spaghetti, mushroom soup, hot dogs and baked potato. There will be a vendor fair from 10 am to 2 pm. The Red Barn will have indoor vendors. The winner of the mushroom hunt, largest and smallest mushroom, will be announced at 1 pm. The mushroom hunt runs through April 21. There will be coffee and sweet tea vendors. The fifth and sixth graders will also be selling ribeye sandwiches at The Food Center. Allie’s Alibi will have music from 4 to 7 pm.
•April 20, 2022•
The CEO class annual trade show at the Tuscola Community Building will be held Tuesday, April 26 from 5-7 pm . All nine students will present their own businesses. Come show your support for Urban Benefits, Kelly’s Kosmetics, Glotion: Candles by Kenzie, Tyson’s Lawn Care, Kuhns Employment, ZRO Promotional Content Creation, DSF Hauling, Kenzie’s Authentic Aromas, and Thomas Browns: Basketball Basics Camp. There will also be a food truck on site. “We have all worked very hard to put together this trade show and would love all the support from surrounding communities.” -Makenzie Herschberger. For further information please contact Hannah Myers or Mac Condill at hmyers@illiniprairieceo.com or mcondill@illiniprairieceo.com.