Twenty-nine inducted into NEHS

Sullivan High School held their annual National English Honor Society Inductions on Wednesday, September 23rd. This year, twenty-nine new members were inducted, which is the largest induction to date. Inductees were (alphabetically): Kinlee Agney, Lyla Bear, Logan Booker, Owen Brush, Tenley Campbell, Grace Crothers, Luke Cummings, Emma Drake, Landon Elder, Sage England, Gavin Finn, Asher Hendry, Owen Hooten, Austin Kelley, Jett Kinder, Ellie Lehman, Addyson Martinez, Reagan McKinney, Mali Roe, Ryder Saul, Collin Shain, Tenley Stollard, Karen Szachnitowski, Hannah Taylor, Wren Wall, Elin Watkins, Easton Wickline, Jillian Woods, and Lyla Wright.

•September 23, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

The Moultrie County Board handled a full slate of county business during its Sept. 10 meeting at the Moultrie County Courthouse, approving funding requests, salary adjustments, property matters and other items while discussing plans for the coming fiscal year.

The board approved $12,000 in funding for CEFS for fiscal year 2027 following a presentation from Crystal Edwards.

Edwards said CEFS had requested $8,000 in each of the past couple of years but increased its request to $12,000 this year. Of that amount, $8,000 will support outreach services, $3,000 will go toward transportation needs and $1,000 will support the RSVP program.

Outreach assistance can include fuel vouchers for work or medical appointments, rental and hotel assistance, auto repairs and utility assistance. Edwards explained that documentation is required for certain assistance, including work schedules for employment-related fuel vouchers and documentation for medical appointments.

The board unanimously approved the funding request.

•September 9, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

Brightly painted obstacle courses, hopscotch challenges, an alphabet scramble and other activities now stretch across the blacktop at Sullivan Elementary School, giving students new ways to move, create and play during recess.

The artwork is a visible change students can enjoy now, but it is part of a larger, multi-year effort by the Sullivan Elementary School PTO to improve the school’s outdoor spaces and eventually replace playground equipment that is approximately 30 years old.

The idea grew from what the PTO calls its annual “Dream Big” requests, which give school staff an opportunity to suggest improvements they would like to see for students. Over time, the PTO noticed a recurring theme: Teachers were asking for playground repairs, outdoor toys and a shaded area where students could learn and spend time outside.

•August 26, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

The Moultrie County Board approved a $3.25 million construction bid Thursday for a new county building designed to bring several departments and services together while providing additional storage, training and emergency-response space.

The board voted during its Aug. 13 meeting to accept the $3,251,000 bid from K. Wohltman Construction Inc., the lowest responsible bidder. The overall project budget is approximately $4 million and includes construction, a new drive, contingency funds, architectural and engineering fees, furnishings, technology and landscaping.

Construction is expected to begin in September, with the project estimated at 270 calendar days.

•August 12, 2026•

by Jamie Crosier

Older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities from throughout the area will have an opportunity to learn about services available during the Mid-Illinois Senior Services Senior Expo on Friday, September 4.

The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, 113 E. Jefferson St., Sullivan. Organizers expect between 150 and 200 participants and encourage anyone planning to attend to register by Aug. 21 to receive a free sack lunch.

The expo has been a community tradition for more than two decades. Executive Director Kathi Garvey said the event was created to bring organizations that serve older adults and people with disabilities together in one place.