Photo by Crystal Reed
Roof work continues on
County Courthouse
Workers apply coating to the Moultrie County Courthouse roof recently. The work will fix leaks to the roof.
Roof work continues on County Courthouse
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Sullivan Students Participate in 2022 Special Olympics
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Sullivan Students Participate in Special Olympics
The Sullivan School District had 15 students participate in Track and Field Area Special Olympics at Eastern Illinois University on April 29. Our students brought back many medals, with many of them qualifying to participate at the state level. Of these students, six are going to participate at the state level at Illinois State University the weekend of June 17-19.
10 Bones on the Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff
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10 Bones on the Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff
The Second Annual 10 Bones on the Marrowbone Barbecue Cookoff was held in downtown Bethany on Saturday, April 30. This year’s winners in the steak category were: first place-2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place-Team Willie, third place-Grumpy Old Ham. In the chicken category winners were: first place-2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place-TB’s Pork and Smoke and third place-Smoking Oma and Papa. In the ribs category first place went to TB’s Pork and Smoke, second place-Grumpy Old Ham and third place-Team Willie. In the pork category first place went to 2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place to Smoking Oma and Papa and third place was Grumpy Old Ham. The three meat overall winner was grand champion 2 Big Fellas Getting Sauced, second place was TB’s Pork and Smoke and third place was Grumpy Old Ham. Pictured is Tyler Blickensderfer of TB’s Pork and Smoke preparing one of his entries for the grill.
Mo. Co. Republican Lincoln Day Dinner
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Mo. Co. Republican Lincoln Day Dinner
The Moultrie County Republican held their Lincoln Day dinner at the Sullivan VFW on Saturday, April 23. During that evening there were thirteen guest speakers who are running in the upcoming election in June. Pictured is U.S. Rep Rodney Davis addressing the room that night.
Stations of the Cross
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Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday, the Bethany Ministerial Alliance hosted the Stations of the Cross on Main Street in Bethany. The path started at Bethany Free Methodist Church and ended across the street where the grocery store used to be. At various locations on Main Street the group stopped for responsive readings, prayer and singing. Pictured are Marge Overlot (left) and Pastor Rob Roy (right).
Tree Planted in Memory of Ron Burgess
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Tree Planted in Memory of Ron Burgess
On Thursday, April 21, a tree was planted in memory of Ron Burgess. Ron’s family attended along with various department personnel. Gravy was added to the soil before filling in dirt.
Easter Hams Donated to Food Pantry
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Easter Hams Donated to Food Pantry
As Easter dinner came around and the Moultrie County Food Pantry received a donation of hams from Sullivan IGA to give to families for Easter Sunday. The donation was made possible by one anonymous person whose spirit exemplifies the season. The IGA meat department made a special delivery on Wednesday, April 13 to make sure the hams arrived in time for Sunday dinner. Pictured are (in no order): Seth Cobb, Cameron Eccles, Timothy VanDeursen, Mason Harner and Judy Sumner.
Bethany American Legion Members Recognized
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Bethany American Legion Members Recognized
Bill Ashley (center) presents membership certificates to Paul Snyder and Donnie Gibbons Jr. for their 50 years of membership with the Bethany American Legion Post 507.
Progress on New MCHGS Building
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Progress on New MCHGS Building
Progress is being made on the new home of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. On Saturday, March 19, members of the group painted walls inside their new location. Pictured is Mimi Atchison painting one of the walls.
Structure fire in Bethany
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Structure fire in Bethany
The Bethany Fire Department received a call for a structure fire at 5:21 pm on Monday, March 21. According to Bethany Fire Chief Mike Jennings, they arrived on scene in six minutes. A second alarm was activated after six departments were worn down due to short staffing. There were some small injuries sustained during the response and one firefighter sustained a head injury. That firefighter was transported to the hospital and has since been released. Departments who responded to the fire were Bethany, Sullivan, Mt. Zion, Lovington, Findlay, Dora, South Macon, Moweaqua and Arthur. Jennings requests that when members of the public are near a fire scene that they do not drive over fire hoses. The investigation of the fire has been turned over to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.