•August 5, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Just days before students return to the classroom, the Sullivan Area Ministerial Association is inviting the community to gather for a Back-to-School Prayer Walk on Monday, Aug. 10.
The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the concession stand area at Victory Field at Sullivan High School in Sullivan. Organizers have planned a brief welcome, two worship songs and instructions before community members are sent out to walk the school grounds.
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•August 5, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
The Two Story Outhouse Festival will celebrate its final year on Saturday, Aug. 8, with fireworks, live music and a full day of activities as organizers bring to a close a community tradition that has grown over the past six years.
According to a statement shared by the festival committee, the event began with a small group of volunteers who wanted to celebrate the history and uniqueness of the Village of Gays and its famous Two Story Outhouse. Starting with no funding, the festival grew through the support of volunteers, sponsors, donors and attendees.
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Businesses and residents of Sullivan will have to continue to live under water restrictions after an extension was passed by the Sullivan City Council.
Although a new well has been dug, it has not achieved full Environmental and Health approval to be used as a city water source. The council approved extending the water restrictions, which prevent lawn watering, car washing and private swimming pool filling, until October, but Mayor Mike Mossman said when the water approvals come back restrictions could ease.
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•August 5, 2026•
Submitted by Larry Oathout, MCHGS Genealogist
and Tonya Frevert, MCHGS Publicity Chair
The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society recently held its July meeting at one of Moultrie County’s eye-catching landmarks: the round red barn on the southeast side of Bethany. Situated not far from Illinois Route 121, the barn is a 10-year labor of love by Bethany native George Bone.
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•July 29, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Businesses, organizations and community members will gather at the Sullivan Country Club on Friday, Aug. 14, for the annual Sullivan Illinois Community Development Golf Outing, a fundraiser that supports projects aimed at strengthening the local economy and community.
Lunch will be served at 11 a.m., with a noon tee-off. The outing raises funds for Sullivan Community Development’s year-round efforts to support local businesses, encourage economic growth, promote tourism and partner with organizations on projects that enhance the community.
Executive Director Laurrie Minor said the golf outing has become one of the organization’s signature annual events and serves a purpose beyond a day on the golf course.
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•July 29, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Project 61 Ministries will host its third annual 5K and an open house at the House of Ruth on Saturday, Aug. 22, at 1308 Illinois Route 121 in Sullivan.
Race registration begins at 7:30 a.m., with the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. The registration fee is $25, with proceeds supporting Project 61 Ministries.
Food, activities and guided tours of the House of Ruth will be available from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This year’s event will include additional food options and train rides around the property.
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•July 29, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
For the past six years, a Facebook group has quietly connected Sullivan community members with teachers and school staff in need of classroom supplies, creating a steady stream of donations that has helped support local education.
Founded by Nathan Ogle, Becky Ogle and Jamie Crosier, the Sullivan CUSD 300 Supply Group now has 649 members. The private Facebook group welcomes any community member who wants to support Sullivan CUSD 300 classrooms. Teachers, administrators and school staff use the group to post classroom needs, while community members can offer items they wish to donate or share information about local sales that could benefit classrooms. The format connects educators with people looking for practical ways to support local schools.
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•July 29, 2026•
by E. Scott England
It was a fairly unremarkable board meeting for the Village of Lovington on Monday, July 20. The regular board meeting had been postponed a week after failing to get a quorum the previous Monday. With all but one present—Todd Hale was absent—the July meeting went off without a hitch.
Speaking before the meeting in the public comments were Scott Freese and David Bowers. Freese was representing the Lions Club and expressed his interest in starting a chapter in Lovington. He invited the trustees to an upcoming Candy Jamboree to be held on the second Monday in August at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur. The trustees said they would recommend places where Freese could hold a meeting to see if there was local interest in starting a chapter.
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