•March 12, 2025•

by Sharon Barricklow

The Sullivan City Council approved a new labor contract, some tax increment financing agreements, and a plan to hold monthly entertainment on the city square during a busy meeting Monday night.

The council approved an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)  for a new contract for city Water Department workers. The agreement still needs to be ratified by union members.

“We think it’s a good agreement,” said council member Chuck Woodworth.

•March 5, 2025•

The Moultrie County Historical Center, 1303 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, will host Trivia Night at the Museum on Saturday, March 29. A meal will be served at 5 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6.

To reserve your teams spot, register before March 22. Registration fee is $20 per person and teams can be made up of up to six people. Checks made payable to Moultrie County History Center may be mailed to P.O. Box 588, Sullivan, IL 61951 or dropped off at the History Center between 10-3 Tuesday-Friday or 10-2 on Saturday.

Contact Donna Arendell (217) 521-9718 or mycroft46@gmail.com with any questions.

•February 26, 2025•

As part of National FCCLA Week, Sullivan FCCLA attended the IL FCCLA Section 7 Winter Rally Conference in Charleston on Thursday, February 6th, 2025. Fourteen students from Sullivan High School attended along with advisors Jennifer Vogel and Kali Taylor. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the approximately 130 participants at the event. 

•February 19, 2025•

by Sharon Barricklow

The Sullivan City Council and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police announced they had reached an agreement for a new, four year contract, at the city council meeting on February 10. 

Mayor Mike Mossman said the negotiations included an eight and a half percent raise including a separate check for difference dating back to the expiration of the previous contract in May. “I think it’s a fair contract,” Mossman said.

Sheep to Clothing to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms and quilting. 

Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many activities. Children can learn basic sewing skills.  Additionally, there will be games and activities, pony cart rides, and a petting zoo.

A delicious farmers breakfast of pancakes, old-fashioned liverwurst, and grilled sausage will be offered for a fee starting at 7:00 a.m. The event is from 9:00 - 3:00. 

Visitors can buy lunch, which will include lamb kabobs (a big hit in 2024!) along with other food options. A bake sale featuring homemade bread, cakes, and pies along with homemade ice cream will also be available.