•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
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Sullivan Homecoming Royalty 2022
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Sullivan Homecoming Royalty
The Sullivan High School Homecoming King, Paul Bates and Queen, Madalyn Booker, were crowned at halftime of the football game on Friday, September 30.
Lawsuit Filed to Declare Safe-T Act Unconstitutional
•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
Sullivan Fire Department Cadet Program Celebrates First Graduates
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Konnor Randol and Landry Still graduated from the Sullivan Fire Department Cadet Program on Wednesday, September 28. The next session of the cadet program will start in January with the application process opening in November or December.
•October 5, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan Fire Department Cadet Program celebrated its first graduates on Wednesday, September 28. Konnor Randol and Landry Still were given helmets with new shields bearing their last names and certificates of graduation. They also signed the back of their cadet shields that will be used on the helmets of future cadets. Read More
OVHS Homecoming Court 2022
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OVHS Homecoming Court
OVHS Homecoming Court includes (front) crown bearer Jypsie Crockett, 2021 Queen Mia Harris, 2022 Queen Avery Bruns, 2022 King Hudson Ruppert, 2021 King Lincoln Dickens, crown bearer Max Coventry, (middle) Sophomore attendants Hayden Foster and Reagan Russell, Senior Candidates Karson Park and Blayne Ryherd, Junior Attendants Ryan Forlines and Jade Crockett, (back) Freshman Attendants Tucker Montgomery and Reese Bruns, Senior Candidates Jace Rickey and Lexi Bartimus and Senior Candidates Reagan Reedy and Brett Lybarger.
Lovington Resident Dies After Dispute
•September 28, 2022•
Michael A. Peck, 54, was pronounced dead at Decatur Memorial Hospital emergency room Monday, September 26, at 4:28 a.m. Peck was transported to the hospital by ambulance and died sometime after his arrival. 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
Car Accident at Intersection
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Car Accident at Intersection
On Wednesday, September 21 at 1:30 pm there was a car accident at the intersection of South Hamilton and West Water. Due to a City of Sullivan vehicle being involved the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office handled the investigation. There were no injuries. A ticket was issued to the driver of the car.
City Council Tables Ordinance
•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
Ground Breaking Held in Preparation for Barn Raising
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Ground is broken at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center, located between Arthur on Arcola on Route 133, during a ground breaking ceremony held on Friday, September 23. The ground breaking is in preparation for a two day barn raising event to be held in late October.
•September 28, 2022•
On Friday, September 23 a ground breaking was held at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center (IAHC), at their campus between Arcola and Arthur, in preparation for a two-day public barn raising that is scheduled for Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29 from 9 am to 5pm. Ground was broken using a horse drawn slip scraper and a plow, which was very common during the era of the original barn usage. Several board members of the IAHC operated the plow as well as descendants of the Herschberger-Miller family. Read More