Photo by Crystal Reed
Makenzie Herschberger (left) and Brady Urban (right), both juniors at Tuscola High School and Illini Prairie CEO students were part of a CEO pop-up event held on Wednesday, May 11 in Sullivan.
•May 18, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Two students from Illini Prairie CEO had a pop-up shop event in Sullivan last week at Metro. All of the CEO students participated in the trade show that was held on April 26 in Tuscola. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
National Nursing Home Week
Sullivan Health Care observed National Nursing Home Week last week with activities every day. On Monday, Sullivan High School band played out in front of the facility and Mayor Richard Glazebrook read a proclamation. The rest of the week there were theme days including Aloha Day, Twin Day, Lego Day and a cookout at the end of the week. Pictured is Mayor Richard Glazebrook reading a proclamation while Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius, Sullivan Fire Chief Larry Edwards and others look on.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Voter Registration at SHS
Last Wednesday, students at Sullivan High School who were of voting age had the opportunity to register to vote. Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England and Tasha Stacy helped students through the process. Pictured are students Chase Eller and Raimi Gardner registering to vote.
•May 18, 2022•
A 33 year old man’s body was recovered from the water at Bo Wood. On Friday, May 13 at 10:47 pm the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from Christian County 911 about a person in the water at Bo Wood. The sheriff’s office dispatched deputies to the scene and notified Coles County Communication to dispatch the Moultrie County Dive Team. Mutual aid was requested from the Shelby County Dive Team. Read More
•May 18, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Board unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting wind farms in Moultrie County during their regular meeting Thursday. Board member Elizabeth Houser was absent.
The board voted to accept the resignation of Larry Baker from the Moultrie County Board and as County Board Chairman. There was also a motion approved to accept the resignation of Moultrie County Engineer Jeff Birch, effective August 31, 2022. Read More
•May 11, 2022•
Lovington, Illinois was once the home of a 900 foot deep coal mine producing the highest quality coal in central Illinois. Because of it, city fathers of Lovington expected their town to become one of the largest towns in the area. Come to the society’s regular meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. at Lovington’s Fire House on Route 32 in the heart of town to hear what happened to this productive, rich mine. Read More
•May 11, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Martha Chupp, a native of Arthur who is currently living in Fort Worth, Texas, is bringing awareness to domestic violence using her love of film. She is a domestic violence survivor. Her first film titled “Broken” has been released to YouTube as a collaborative project with Dallas actor and filmmaker Joseph Herrera. Read More
•May 11, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Little Theatre On The Square is looking forward to their summer season which opens June 2 with Mamma Mia! Executive Director and Producer John Stephens said that currently the mask mandate for the theatre is not in effect but they cannot sell the first two rows of seats in the theatre for any of the shows for the protection of their actors and the audience. Other precautions being taken include thorough cleaning, vaccinating staff and actors and conducting testing twice a week ensure staff and actors are healthy. Read More
Photo by Crystal Reed
Moultrie County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner
The Moultrie County Republicans held their Lincoln Day dinner at the Sullivan VFW on Saturday, April 23. During that evening there were thirteen guest speakers who are running in the upcoming election in June. Pictured is U.S. representative for the 15th congressional district Mary Miller speaking at the event.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Shelby Realty After Hours
Shelby Realty’s new office in Sullivan had an after hours event on Thursday, April 29. The new office is located at 5 West Jefferson. Pictured are some of the realtors that are with the company. From left to right: Bruce Steinke, Sandy Steinke, Cheyenne Pieszchalski, Cathrine Craig, Debbie Cruit and owner Matt Forcum.