•June 1, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
At the May meeting of the Moultrie County Board, the board appointed a new Planning and Zoning Director. Prior to this appointment the assessor’s office had taken on the responsibilities of planning and zoning. Kristi Hart is the new director of planning and zoning. Read More
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Memorial Day Observances
On Monday, May 30, Memorial Day services were held in Sullivan, Bethany, Findlay and Windsor. At the ceremony in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan this year’s speaker was Sullivan Mayor Richard Glazebrook. The Bethany American Legion Post held a service at Marrowbone Township Cemetery by the Civil War monument. Speaking at that ceremony was Pastor Rob Roy.
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Windsor Class of 2022 Valedictorian
and Salutatorian
Windsor High School Class of 2022 valedictorian is Karlie Bean (left) and salutatorian is Ella Gilbert (right).
Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan High School Valedictorian
Sullivan High School Class of 2022 valedictorian Clayton Schmohe gives his speech during graduation.
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Sullivan High School Salutatorian
Sullivan High School Class of 2022 salutatorian Aaron Stutzman gives a speech during graduation.
•May 25, 2022•
The Sullivan City Council approved amending water, sewer and gas rates during their regular meeting on Monday. The amendment of electric rates was discussed but not approved and will be brought back at the next meeting. Under sewer and water rates, Commissioner Chuck Woodworth said that for water and sewer both, it is $2 per month rate increase.
An ordinance regarding gas rates was approved. Mayor Richard Glazebrook said that the increase would be 2.2 cents for each home. There was a significant amount of discussion in regards to an increase in electric rates, however no action was taken. Commissioner Mike Fowler talked about raising the base charge and the electric rate. Read More
•May 25, 2022•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Members of the board, public and guests met for the ALAH School Board meeting held on Wednesday, May 18. After saying the pledge and taking roll call, those who wanted took a tour of the high school greenhouse.
There were some projects currently in progress, and it was reported that the horticulture class has been working on flowers for graduation.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek stated that he was anxiously awaiting what the EVF money will be. “It has been pretty consistent, but we won’t know until about August,” he said. Read More
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The Windsor High School Class of 2022 poses for a group photo prior to commencement on Sunday, May 22.
•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Commencement exercises were held indoors for the Windsor graduating Class of 2022. This year’s graduating class was a total of 25 graduates. The valedictorian this year was Karlie Bean and salutatorian was Ella Gilbert. Read More
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Sullivan High School Class of 2022 graduates toss their caps into the air at the end of the graduation ceremony. There were 67 graduates that received diplomas during the ceremony.
•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Sullivan High School held an outdoor commencement ceremony for the class of 2022 on Sunday, May 22. This year’s class numbered 67 graduates total. Senior Class President Alyssa Thompson gave the welcome address.
Thompson said that high school in general was something she didn’t want to do again. She said because they were unsure about when tests and papers were due, the class was unable to enjoy their time there. Also, their sophomore year was cut in half by COVID-19. Thompson thanked all the teachers for making the high school experience more normal.
Sullivan High School principal Daniel Allen recognized graduates who are enlisting in the armed forces. Those graduates are Dakota Freese, Ryan Villalobos and Kahlil Walker, all in Illinois Army National Guard. Read More
•May 25, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Ash Grove Christian Church in Windsor will celebrate their 190th anniversary with a worship celebration and potluck dinner Sunday, June 5. According to a book on the church compiled in celebration of the 150th anniversary, John Storm, Sr. was the founder of the congregation.
He was born in Kentucky in 1793 and came to Illinois with his family in 1830 at the age of 37. The family settled on the W.W. Beck farm about two miles east of the Ash Grove Church, now the Don Dole farm. Two years after arriving in Illinois, he led in the organization of the church in Cochran’s Grove with 18 members. Read More
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Bethany water improvements
According to Bethany mayor Jonathan Book, work has started on the water tower portion of the water improvements project for the Village of Bethany. Workers have been busy pressure washing and cleaning the outside of the water tower. There is also surface preparation to be done before painting can take place. There is currently welding and grinding being done inside to do repairs to the interior. Bethany had a water main break late last week as a result of the water project. Due to work being done, pressure changed in the water lines causing the main break. As of deadline the boil order was still in effect. Book said that the village hopes to have interior repairs and painting of the tower completed by July 4.