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Culvert Upheaval in Sullivan
During the heavy rains in and around Sullivan a culvert on Patterson Street failed, taking half the street with it. Chief of Police John Love noted that the road is closed until repairs can be made to the culvert and street, and residents should seek alternative routes.
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Water Rising in Bethany
As in most areas of Moultrie County the rains of the past few days have caused water to rise in the Bethany area. Mayor Bill Ashley Jr. reported that water in low lying neighborhoods was a problem but hadn’t gotten into homes. He said Illinois Department of Transportation crews have been clearing debris from the highway as water subsides and that the water is still over the roadway along Route 32 in the Lovington area and Highway 128 south toward Shelbyville, besides many of the rural roads.
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Bethany Legion Poker Winner
Matthew “The Head” Hunter was winner of the Bethany American Legion Post 507 poker tournament that was held Dec 12. Hunter bested a field of 57 players to bring home the trophy and win the biggest tournament to date.
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England Completes Doctorate
E. Scott England, formerly of Sullivan, recently completed his Ph.D. at Indiana State University. England successfully defended his dissertation, The Relationship Among Reasons Teachers Entered the Profession, Job Satisfaction, and Willingness to Encourage Others before his dissertation committee December 11. He will participate in the May commencement ceremony at Indiana State in Terre Haute, Ind.
England is currently the PK – 3 principal of North Side School in Fairfield. He was formerly a first grade teacher at Sullivan Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School. Prior to becoming a certified teacher, he was a special education aide with the Sullivan school district.
Dr. England (right) is pictured with his dissertation chair, Dr. Todd Whitaker, after successfully defending his dissertation.
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Sounds of the Season
Tessa Welty holds Emmersyn Jiannoni while listening to the Sullivan Elementary and Middle schools’ holiday program which musically set the tone for the season.
10 Northlawn in Sullivan.
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Good Behavior Brings Big Fun
Good behavior received a big reward for students at Sullivan Elementary School last week. Students got to have some good fun by throwing pies into the faces of teachers and administrators December 18. Above Ruby Haegen hits first grade teacher Eudora Drollinger square in the face with a cream pie.
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Hannah Wallen led the Lady Knights with 17 points over Shelbyville in Knights Classic Tournament play.
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Single Car Crash Kills Driver
A Newman man was killed in a single vehicle accident near Gays. At 11:44 p.m. Monday, December 14. The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office was notified by Coles County Emergency Communications (CECOM) of a single vehicle crash on Illinois Route 16 near Gays.
The driver, James V Dodge 54 of Newman was killed in the crash when his vehicle struck two large wood poles that held a road sign.
Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed pronounced Dodge deceased at 12:08 a.m.
The cause of the crash is under investigation by the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Moultrie County Coroner’s Office.
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Guest Conductor
The Sullivan Elementary and Middle School holiday program was presented to the public last week. Above young Wyatt Adams is so moved by the music he becomes the guest conductor.