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Broadway Bootcamp Held
The Little Theatre on the Square held Broadway Bootcamp last week for children entering first through third grades in the fall. They were instructed by professional actors and musicians. On Saturday, June 18 they had a showcase performance.
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Sullivan American Legion Holds Flag Retirement
On Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day, Sullivan American Legion Post 68 held a flag retirement ceremony. Boy Scout Troop 39 also participated in this ceremony.
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Bailey Trussell Campaign Visits Sullivan
The Darren Bailey and Stephanie Trussell campaign made a stop at New Life Church in Sullivan on Monday, June 20. Sullivan was stop 48 of 102 in 14 days. The campaign will be visiting all 102 counties over a two week time period. Pictured is Darren Bailey addressing those who gathered at the church to hear him speak.
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Steve Jenne sits in the co-pilot seat after taking a flight on a B-25. His father flew 50 bombing missions in a B-25.
•June 22, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Steve Jenne’s father, Loren E. Jenne, flew 50 bombing missions in a B-25. Steve recalls that after his father got home, he returned the plane to Chanute but not before buzzing the Moultrie County courthouse. This past Saturday, Steve had the opportunity to be a passenger in a B-25 which flew out of Champaign.
Loren was a well-known pilot and was a teacher in Jonathan Creek and at Sullivan Junior High. While he passed in 2016 at the age of 98, his son has donated his diary, uniform, medals and ribbons to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society Museum. One thing that wasn’t donated was his father’s original issue flight wings and a tie tack that is the profile of a B-25, both of which Steve wore on his flight this past Saturday. Read More
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Kelly Creek, Jamie Franklin, Stephanie Leinard, Jane Franklin and Pam Anklam in front of Lovington’s Blessing Box, which is an emergency food pantry. Items are free for those in need.
•June 22, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Hometown Love, University of Illinois Extension and Christ’s Pantry in Lovington have come together to make a Blessing Box possible. The box is located near the Lovington Community Garden and is stocked with boxed items, canned goods and produce from the Arthur Produce Auction, and eventually, they would like to stock hygienic items. Read More
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Friends and family gathered to walk and run in memory of Tami Belton-Rocke at the 5k at the St. Jude Dash and Bash on Saturday, June 11.
•June 22, 2022•
The Belton-Rocke family participated in a run and walk during the Sullivan St. Jude Dash and Bash on Saturday, June 11. Wearing matching t-shirts, family and friends ran and walked in memory of Tami Belton-Rocke, who passed from breast cancer.
Rocke was first diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer February 2020. She finished her chemo and radiation therapy just before Thanksgiving 2020. Tami loved running and had run numerous 5k races previously. Read More
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Car Show
One of the events that happens during the St. Jude Dash and Bash is a car show. There were a variety of makes and models of vehicles on display. Pictured is a 1927 Ford Model T.
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Lemon Shakeups
Amie Bauer juices lemons to be used for lemon shakeups on Saturday, June 11 during the St. Jude event.
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Having Fun
Stella Schum utilizing one of the inflatables that was set up at the St. Jude Dash and Bash at the Sullivan American Legion last Saturday.
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Bags Competition
One of the activities at the St. Jude Dash and Bash in Sullivan was bags tournaments for adults and children. Pictured are competitors practicing on Saturday.
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Lovington VBS
Lovington Vacation Bible School was held by the 1st Christian Church in Lovington on June 2-4. There were Bible lessons, games and prizes.
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Ribbon Cutting at Allied Capital Title
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development had a ribbon cutting at Allied Capital Title on Wednesday, June 8. The business is located at 18 West Harrison. They are a full service title insurance agency servicing real estate transactions throughout multiple counties in Central Illinois and Central Indiana.
•June 15, 2022•
Moultrie County Clerk
Lisa Ozier
Early last year I began sharing the announcement that I, Lisa Ozier, would be seeking election as a Republican candidate to be your next Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder. I have spent the last year spreading the word and trying to reach every resident in Moultrie County. Combining my heart for community service and experience in accounting and business, I feel I can bring a fresh perspective to the County Clerk’s office. With the ability to manage my work load, be efficient with my time and resources, and willingness to serve, I want to help serve the taxpayers of Moultrie County. Read More