•October 20, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Sullivan City Council approved the acceptance of two right of ways during their meeting on Monday. The approval of the two right of ways means that the Bruder Tank TARP Project that was approved during the September 13 meeting can proceed. Voting yes to the acceptance of right of ways was Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Commissioner Doug Booker and Commissioner Mike Fowler. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood voted no on both and Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent.
The project will be paid for using a state legislative grant of $225,000 and the remaining $12,045.82 will be allocated from TIF funds.
The work will be done by IDOT.
Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh told the council that the water grant was submitted in August and he hopes they will hear back about it in December. The grant, if received, would be used to replace the water main on Main Street. For water plant, the IEPA permit should be granted in the next 30 days. Read More

•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Sullivan City Council met Monday and approved a matching grant request for up to $200,000 to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said she had many concerns granting any organization $200,000. Their TIF consultant said it makes more sense to have an agreement with Metro Communications than the society. The design of TIF is for projects that are central to the economic wellbeing of the community. “I feel that Sullivan does not need to be involved in a matching grant at this time,” Sherwood said.
Commissioner Mike Fowler noted that he could agree to the grant through the Titus funds only, and Commissioner Doug Booker agreed with Fowler. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth asked whether there would be open hours if they did renovations and opened in the new location. He was told that there would be. Read More

•September 22, 2021•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer

New personnel introduced themselves to members to begin the recent ALAH school board meeting including Kate Agney, Ron White, Ilene Martinez, Sailor Bower and Kylie Russel.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek informed the board that the high school received some damage during one of the recent storms including door strikes, damaged computers and some switch controls to cameras. He noted that most of it was technology-related.
Arthur Grade School also had some severe damage. The district will be filing an insurance claim soon. Cheek also reported that the boiler work is almost complete and the work to the roof has been finished.
An estimate of $7,700 was received in donations to the district. “Three Guys Concrete,” donated microscopes estimated in the amount of $1,400 to the high school. Teri Malin donated some benches in the amount of $1,500 and Mr. and Mrs. Wyhart donated a picnic table to the high school. The Athletic Boosters donated warm ups and uniforms and Master Brand donated $4,000 worth of school supplies to all of the school buildings in the district. Read More