•October 19, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Moultrie County Board awarded American Rescue Plan (ARPA) grants to eight recipients during their Thursday, October 13, meeting. The total amount awarded in this round was $1,095,525. Board members John Fayhee and Marsha Kirby attended the meeting via phone, and John Vander Burgh was absent.
Grants were awarded to the Life Center in the amount of $41,000 for roof and HVAC upgrades, Moultrie County Dive Team in the amount of $100,000 for mobile command unit and upgrades to rescue boats, Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital in the amount of $15,000 for generator as county’s animal hospital and boarding provider, Village of Arthur for $200,000 for water sewer project, Sullivan Bakery for $89,000 for lost revenue during COVID, County Detention Center for $167,525 for upgrades to electronics and door, Bethany Diner for $60,000 for roof and HVAC updates and Andrew’s Group for $423,000 for consultation, deployment and investment of childcare crisis plan. Read More

•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

The Sullivan City Council met Monday, October 10, and approved two pay estimates for the water treatment plant project and one change order. In new and unfinished business the agenda listed two items, but the item on Medicare Supplement and Prescription Drug Plan was tabled. The first pay estimate in the consent agenda was for $292,410 to Grunloh Construction Inc. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent from the meeting.
The second pay estimate was for $154,068.93 to Grunloh Building, Inc. The change order was from Grunloh Building, Inc. for the water treatment project for a decrease of $58,615.13. The consent agenda was approved,
Verna and Roger Tice have a property on the west side of the square at 11 South Main. When Ms. Tice watched the City Council meeting, she was surprised to hear of the proposal to no longer allow residences on the first floor on the square. Tice said that at the last council meeting, it was said that the first floor was needed for businesses but noted she and her husband had only been approached once by someone wanting to establish a business. Read More

Photo by Crystal Reed
Susan Rauch and Stan Parks both of Moultrie County Beacon share a moment during a program on Wednesday, October 5 that recognized that this month is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. During the program, Moultrie County Beacon consumers who are employed in the community enjoyed lunch and were recognized with awards.

•October 12, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

In recognition and celebration of this month being National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Moultrie County Beacon had a luncheon for their consumers that are currently employed in the community. There are 13 people from the Beacon that are employed in the community at this time. Read More