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News Progress Posted on January 5, 2022 by webmasterJanuary 5, 2022

Pictured above is Dunn school in October 1929. Two children in front holding the slate are Dean and Peggy Jones. Middle row: 1,2. unknown 3: Victor Butt, 4, 5, 6, 7, unknown, Back row: 1 unknown, John Butt, 3 unknown 4. Helen Goodwin, teacher, 5. Russell Butt, 6 & 7 unknown. Other family names might be Marquis, Reedy, McDermott, Bone and Hunt. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on December 29, 2021 by webmasterDecember 29, 2021

Pictured above is Community Industries Christmas party in 1960. Todd Harris added some information: “In reference to where this took place- In Agri-Fab where the Washer System is for the Dip Paint Line. This was a new addition in the Welding Dept. for CI (George Garden Tool) that year and was the spot for the party.” Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on December 22, 2021 by webmasterDecember 22, 2021

Pictured above is the Sullivan girl’s softball team who met recently for a reminiscent game and picnic. Picture is from 1967. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on December 15, 2021 by webmasterDecember 15, 2021

Pictured above is Sullivan Police Chief George Harchous viewing toys presented by residents of Sullivan for children in need. This photo was taken in 1959. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on December 8, 2021 by webmasterDecember 8, 2021

In 1904, George Foster, Sam Randol, J. M Wood and James Welton of Lovington took a fishing trip to the West Okaw south of Sullivan. In two days they captured an estimated 400 lbs of catfish. On their way back through Sullivan they sold over 200 lbs of fish and more on their way home to Lovington. By the time they arrived they had about 150 lbs left. The largest fish caught weighed over 50 lb. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on December 1, 2021 by webmasterDecember 1, 2021

Pictured above is the old church at French Cemetery near Allenville. The year that this photo was taken is unknown. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on November 24, 2021 by webmasterNovember 24, 2021

This photo of the Tabor home in Sullivan appeared in an October 1982 issue of the local newspapers. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on November 17, 2021 by webmasterNovember 17, 2021

Earl Devore was a life long resident of Lovington. His wrapping of his home on Buck and Broadway was an annual event. When done, it looked like a home wrapped in Saran wrap. The home is long gone now. This photo appeared in the November 1977 issue of the Lovington Reporter. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on November 10, 2021 by webmasterNovember 10, 2021

44 years ago the Hardware State Bank in Lovington built their first drive thru lane. This photo is from the Lovington Reporter dated Sept 1, 1977. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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News Progress Posted on November 3, 2021 by webmasterNovember 3, 2021

Nelson Swinford opened his new gas station on S. Hamilton Street in Sullivan in 1950. It was located where the parking lot is now for the Habitat Restore. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.

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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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