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Sullivan Cheer Camp
The Sullivan High School basketball cheerleaders held a Redskins-In-Training youth cheer camp last week for Sullivan Elementary School students. The Redskins-in-training learned cheers that they performed at the beginning of the varsity basketball game on Friday. All proceeds from camp will support new uniforms for SHS basketball cheer.
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Coy retires from IDOT
Ron Coy retired from the Illinois Department of Transportation after 25 years of service at the end of 2021.
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Jim Warren retires after 32+ years
Jim Warren retired at the end of 2021 after 32+ years in the car business. A retirement reception was held on Thursday, December 23, 2021 on his 67th birthday. Warren said that he met a lot of people over the years. His retirement plans include traveling and enjoying time with his eight grandchildren. He is pictured with his wife Kim Warren.
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Jeep Parade
Fifteen festively decorated Jeeps, from Jeeps For Moultrie County, paraded through Sullivan and around all the nursing homes to spread a little Christmas cheer the evening of Tuesday, December 21.
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Mrs. Claus
Three county employees dressed as Mrs. Claus on Friday, December 17. In no order: Angie Wallace-Westjohn, Linda Qualls, Erin Reedy.
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Carolers at Marathon Gas Station
On Friday, December 17 employees from Moultrie County Baby Talk decided to spread some Christmas cheer by caroling inside the Marathon gas station in Sullivan.
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Santa at Lovington American Legion
Santa visited with children at the Lovington American Legion Sunday.
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IGA Donates Turkeys
IGA donated 80 turkeys to local area causes last Thursday.
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SHS Presented with plaque
Sullivan High School principal Daniel Allen with a plaque that was presented to the school for their support of the National Guard and military over the past several years.
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VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
Veterans Serena Briscoe and Jolene Wright are busy organizing holiday gifts for veterans in nursing homes. One of the missions of Sullivan Post #6410 is to reach out to fellow veterans who are unable to enjoy the VFW Canteen. Funding for this project comes from bar and grill profits, Thursday night raffle drawings, facility rental, gaming and donations. The VFW is open to the public daily. The kitchen serves food until 7 pm Monday through Friday and 2 pm on Sunday.