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Harvest Field Market

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Crafty Girl Co-Op
Rachel Humes and Chelsea Bryant of Crafty Girl Co-Op were one of the vendors during the Harvest Field Market on Saturday, October 1. Not pictured is Micaela Wylie.

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Balloon Art
Magnolia and Tynleigh Cowell hold the butterfly balloon sculptures that were being created by a balloon artist at the Harvest Field Market held at Buxton’s on Saturday, October 1.

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Playing Amongst the Pumpkins
Asher Anderson was busy checking out all of the different varieties of pumpkins and gourds at Buxton’s Garden Farm this past Saturday.

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight

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Barry Morgan with his dad Don

•October 5, 2022•
Barry Morgan
Sullivan News Group

Tuesday, September 27th, I had the privilege of accompanying my father, Don from Lovington, on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out to see the Memorials in Washington, D.C.
When we arrived at the airport in Springfield, I started running into people that I know. On the flight with us were Terry Muzzy of Bethany along with Mark Conlin, Mac Bond and Roger Davis of Sullivan. The crew got us all checked in with our t-shirts, hats and name tags, served breakfast and then we boarded the plane to start our journey.
After landing, we were transported by bus to the WWII, Vietnam, Korean and Lincoln Memorials. Seeing the war memorials were very emotional moments for many of the veterans on the flight and it was an honor to be there with these heroes. Read More

SCED Awarded RISE Grant by State of Illinois

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•October 5, 2022•
The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development applied for and was awarded the RISE Grant by the State of Illinois. The grant of $40,000 is to be used to create a Comprehensive Plan for future growth and development of the City of Sullivan. A Comprehensive Plan is an important step in building a strong future for our neighborhood and it has been a much needed tool that will help organize and focus positive growth. Read More

Lawsuit Filed to Declare Safe-T Act Unconstitutional

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•October 5, 2022•
On September 30, 2022, State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver filed a lawsuit in the Moultrie County Circuit Court asking that HB3653, the “Safe-T Act”, be held unconstitutional.
The lawsuit is filed on behalf of the People of the State of Illinois by Tracy Weaver in her capacity as Moultrie County State’s Attorney, it names Governor JB Pritzker and Attorney General Kwame Raoul as Defendants. The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief based upon the Act violating the Illinois Constitution; violating the single-subject law; violating separation of powers; being unconstitutionally vague; and violating the three-readings requirement. Read More

High School History Class has Traditional English Tea

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Lane Richardson pours a cup of tea during the English tea that was held in Mrs. Kirby’s classroom last Monday at Sullivan High School in observance of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

•September 28, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Marsha Kirby’s AP History class held a traditional English tea and viewed the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in their classroom Monday, September 19. Served was a variety of teas with sugar, honey and milk which could be added as well as three types of Danish, scones, brownie bites and lemon cookies. In preparation for this, the class spent a short amount of time looking up traditional English tea customs and recipes. Read More

City Council Tables Ordinance

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•September 28, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Sullivan City Council tabled an ordinance amendment during Monday’s meeting that would amend a zoning ordinance to establish a general commercial district on the square. Language in that ordinance would not allow apartments of residential living space on the ground floor or at street level. This item drew several people to the meeting to express their concerns.
Cathrine Craig who is in favor of the ordinance amendment spoke at the meeting. “As a business owner downtown, I appreciate the fact of those that have residences downtown but to add residences downtown makes the downtown a neighborhood and not a retail establishment for visitors to visit our community,” she said. A common statement from those commenting was that they were not informed by the council or the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development this was going to be discussed. Read More

County Awards ARPA Funds to Three Organizations

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•September 21, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Three more organizations were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during the Thursday, September 15, Moultrie County Board meeting. The board approved a motion to award $80,000 to Moultrie County Animal Control, an additional $280,000 to the Moultrie County Beacon and $75,000 to the United Methodist Church. The animal control will use the money to add on to the current facility to house cats.
The Moultrie County Beacon’s amount is due to loss of revenue during COVID. The United Methodist Church funds will be used toward repairs on the historical part of the church. They have several organizations that use their facilities, and they are unable to use some of their space because repairs are needed.
The board approved a motion to remove Georgia England from the county credit card and permission for the County Clerk’s office to obtain a new credit card using Rita Florey’s name. A motion was also approved to transfer the County Clerk’s credit card account from Rita Florey to the newly elected County Clerk effective December 1, 2022. A motion was approved to remove Jeff Birch from the county credit card and add Kyle Steele. Read More