Photo by Crystal Reed
SOV Lift-a-Thon Fundraiser
SOV football athletes competed in the annual Lift-a-Thon on Friday, July 29 at Second Chance Gym.
SOV Lift-a-Thon Fundraiser
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VFW Post 6410 Installs New Officers
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VFW Post 6410 Installs New Officers
New officers were installed at VFW Post 6410 on Tuesday, July 19. They are Commander Kent Spencer, Senior Vice Commander Roger Davis, Junior Vice Commander Lawrence Gregory, Quartermaster and Adjutant Jeff Nichols, 1st year trustee Harry Woolen, 2nd year trustee and Service Officer Serena Briscoe. Not pictured are Chaplain Bill Hagen and 3rd year trustee John Hickox.
Warren Recognized for Service
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Warren Recognized for Service
Terry Warren was recognized by the Sullivan Fire Protection District for 29+ years of service during the trustees meeting on Monday, July 18.
Fourth of July Raffle Winner 2022
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Fourth of July Raffle Winner
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development held their 50/50 Fourth of July Raffle. This year’s winner is Kamryn Landreth who received $4,414.50. She is pictured with Grant Wade of the SCED Board of Directors.
Rock Springs Visits Marrowbone Public Library
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Rock Springs Visits Marrowbone Public Library
Rock Springs Program Specialist Brock Rowland presented “Mammals of Illinois” to children at Marrowbone Public Library on Thursday, June 16. As part of the program, those in attendance had the opportunity to touch various animal pelts including deer, coyote, beaver, red fox and skunks. Those in attendance also learned about warm and cold blooded animals and what makes them different.
Bailey Trussell Campaign Visits Sullivan
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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.
Lovington VBS 2022
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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.
Flags Placed at Cemetery for Memorial Day 2022
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Flags Placed at Cemetery for Memorial Day
Members of the Sullivan American Legion, Sons of the American Legion and Sullivan High School FFA placed flags at veterans gravesites at Greenhill Cemetery for Memorial Day.
They are (left to right): George Selby, Ryan Lawyer, Bob Sims, Nicole Lofland, Gareth Coffer, Matthew Wesselman, Tony Feeler, Raegan Sims, Mac Bond, Mike Keown, Mark Conlin, Larry Preston and Kent Buxton.
Ballot Drop Box now Located on Square
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Ballot Drop Box now Located on Square
A new Ballot Drop-off Box has been secured on the northwest side of the Courthouse on Hamilton Street next to the USPS drop box. Hand delivery of a voted Vote By Mail ballot has been made one-step easier by walking up or driving up to the box, sliding your envelope containing the voted ballot into the Ballot Drop-off box. The box is under 24-hour video surveillance, and ballots will be retrieved twice a day by the Election Authorities office.
To request a Vote By Mail ballot an individual may call the County Clerk’s office 217-728-4389, or go online www.moultriecountyil.gov Click: How Do I/Apply For/Vote By Mail Ballot
The voted ballot may be return by US Mail, hand-delivered to the County Clerk’s office, or dropped off in the Ballot Drop-off box
Memorial Day Observances 2022
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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.
