•February 23, 2022•
Isaiah Christian Plank of Sullivan has been named to the Deans’ List at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for the fall semester of the 2021-22 academic year. Plank, a senior majoring in computer engineering, was named to the Dean’s List for the College of Engineering. More than 6,700 students at Nebraska were named to the Deans’ List for the fall semester.
•February 23, 2022•
The Sullivan Singers and Singers Jr. will have preview shows on Saturday, February 26 at 5 pm and 7 pm in the Sullivan High School gymnasium. Monetary donations suggested to Moultrie County Food Pantry. That same day at 2 pm they are encouraging parents, family, friends and fans to come out and support the Sullivan Singers and Singers Jr. with a parade around the square. The route will be the traditional parade route.
•February 16, 2022•
Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Board held their Annual Fair Board meeting on January 10 at the Moultrie-Sullivan Fairgrounds. 2022 officers were elected. Nick Voegel was elected president, Libby Spannagel as Vice-President, Dale Crawford as Secretary/Treasurer and Ginger Voegel as Public Relations. The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will be held June 24-25, 2022. The tentative schedule for the fair will be published soon on the website and Facebook page. Improvements and use of the fairgrounds in 2021 were reviewed. Some activities held at the fairgrounds during 2021 were: reunions, auctions, meetings, weddings, and parties. Rental prices for the facility beginning January 11 were passed. Other updates that will come in 2022 for inside the building and some outside improvements were also discussed. An annual fundraising letter campaign was planned, which will begin later this spring. The website will be updated soon and the 2022 Fairbook will be uploaded in the next few weeks. Prior to this meeting the Moultrie County 4-H Center, Incorporated also met for their 2022 annual meeting. If interested in learning more about the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair or the fairgrounds rental check out “Moultrie-Sullivan Fair” on Facebook or contact Nick Voegel at 217-549-0831/voegelnick@yahoo.com.
•February 16, 2022•
One Book, One Sullivan will be holding an in-person discussion on this year’s book The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart on Monday, March 7 at 6 pm at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church.
•February 16, 2022•
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 3 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at the high school, 301 East Columbia St. in Arthur. To register go to www.redcrossblood.org and search by date to schedule an appointment.
•February 16, 2022•
Glo Bingo will be held on Saturday, February 26 at the Sullivan VFW, 1146 IL-32, Sullivan. Doors open at 4:30 pm, bingo starts at 6 pm. Cost is $30 at the door and includes 6 Bingo cards for 10 games, glow hat and dauber. $5 per additional 6 cards. Over $1,000 in cash prizes. There will be a cash bar, the VFW kitchen will be open and a bake sale by donation. Must be 18 or older to attend. Proceeds benefit Down Syndrome. For additional information contact Lisa Ozier at 217-259-2918 or Rob Young at 217-728-2383.
•February 16, 2022•
The Project H.E.L.P. Preschool Round Up will be held on Tuesday, February 22nd at the United Methodist Church. Please contact 217-543-2109 to schedule your child for this free developmental screening. Children ages 2-5 are welcome!
•February 9, 2022•
The State of Illinois is partnering with Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School to bring a free vaccine clinic to the area on February 15 from 4 to 7 pm at Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond High School, 301 E. Columbia St. in Arthur. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is authorized and recommended for persons 5 years of age and older. Appointments can be scheduled online at the Arthur CUSD website www.cusd305.org.
•February 9, 2022•
Agri-Fab will host a community blood drive on Friday, February 18 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan inside the meeting room. To donate, contact Taylor Rothrock at (217) 728-8388 ext. 207 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Scheduling can also be done by calling ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Masks and appointments are required. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/24/21 are eligible to give at this drive.
•February 9, 2022•
A community blood drive will be held on Tuesday, February 15 from 3 to 7 pm at 1533 CR 1900N, inside a donor bus that will be parked by M&E Woodcrafts in Cadwell. To donate, please contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636 to locate the drive. Donors who last gave blood on or before 12/21/21 are eligible to give at this drive. Masks and appointments are required. A photo id is required to donate.