Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan Preschool donates to Moultrie County Food Pantry
Sullivan Preschool collected donations of food for the Moultrie County Food Pantry. All families at the preschool donated items.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Photo with Santa
Averly Martin gets her picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa Bingo held at the Sullivan American Legion on Saturday, December 18.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Santa Bingo
Zane, Jayla, Riyle, Kinsley and Beretta Black play picture bingo at the Sullivan American Legion on Saturday, December 18. The event included breakfast cooked by the Sullivan Sons of the American Legion, picture bingo and pictures with Santa. 100% of the proceeds raised will be donated to Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network.
•December 22, 2021•
ALAH High School senior, Layna Kapp from Lovington, will be performing in the VRBO Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2022. Read More
Photo by Sonya Best
SES Christmas Program
Sullivan Elementary School students, Kindergarten through second grade, put on a festive Christmas musical learning how reindeer fly. The program was held December 16.
•December 22, 2021•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
There is increasing evidence that brain health is directly related to body health. However, most people think more about keeping their bodies fit or their hearts healthy than working at maintaining a healthy brain. Cheri Burcham, Family Life Educator for the University of Illinois Extension, will be offering free “Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Classes” in five different locations each month except for July and December. Locations and dates for 2022 include: Read More
•December 22, 2021•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2022 summer recreation season. Lake Shelbyville offers a great work experience opportunity for those students who plan to make a career in biological sciences, outdoor recreation, or law enforcement. Read More
•December 22, 2021•
7th Grade High Honors – Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Elizabeth Cloe, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Ty Welsh Honor Roll – Aaron Helmbacher, Paisley Montgomery, Braydon Poe, Landon Purcell.
8th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Branson Tingley, Patton Voris Honor Roll – Kyra Kitch, Ryker McDaniel, Bailey Owens, Seth Rincker. Read More
•December 22, 2021•
By Jerry L. Ginther
NP Guest Writer
Usually we think of “pinch me moments” as pertaining to moments when we receive unexpected good news, and in my case the good news was a job I thought was out of reach for me. I really wanted the job, but knew I had several strikes against ever obtaining it. They were my age, my lack of experience, education and military draft status. Insurmountable obstacles in my young mind. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Sullivan native Kathy Best was named city editor of the Seattle Post Intelligencer.
Eight students were named Illinois State Scholars at Sullivan High School. They were Lace Coil, Casey Davis, Ryan Horath, Christy Kracht, Andrew Preston, Doug Standerfer, Hollie Taylor, Jared White. Read More