•June 10, 2026•

Straight A honor roll:

Seniors: Raine Bear, Danica Bell, Anyssa Coffer, Emily Crosier, Mae Dawkins, Delanie Eisele, Logan Fleener, Aubrey Gingerich, Mikaela Guest, Jenna Herschberger, Josie Herschberger, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Landon Jesse, Kharli Kelly, Evan Loy, Lillian Moxley, Eiley Poe, Harmony Ray, Marshall Robinson, Caden Saul, Madilyn Shonkwiler, Carson Swineford, J’nai Webb, Kolton Wiley, Nevaeh Wilson, and Tristan Wright. 

Juniors: Adalyn Cruitt, Mya Dyer, Olivia Hullum, Grant Martin, Kaylee Smith, Brady Stollard, and Gavin Wade.

Revolutionary Connections
•June 10, 2026•

by Janet Roney

Although no American settlers were living in Moultrie County until 1826, fifty years after our country’s independence, we have several connections to the Revolutionary War. During this year of our country’s 250th anniversary, it is fitting that we review some of those ties.

Last week, I told you about the most obvious connection to the war, our county’s namesake. Col. William Moultrie defended the fort on Sullivan’s Island in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, from British capture in 1776, thereby becoming a hero of folks from the South who made up most of our earliest settlers. The 1881 history said that Sullivan, our county seat, was named after the island Moultrie defended, another connection to 1776. But I. J. Martin, who wrote ‘Notes on the History of Moultrie County and Sullivan, Illinois’, had a different story. He said that Sullivan’s namesake was a northern Revolutionary War general named John Sullivan. As the 1881 history says, “Hereby hangs a tale.”

•June 3, 2026•

The Illinois first dove hunting lottery is June 1st through June 30th and is statewide. Dove permits are free for the first five days of the lottery. View information about the first dove and youth dove hunting lotteries online at https://dnr.illinois.gov/hunting/dove/onlinepermitapplication.html. Don’t forget to report your federal dove band online at https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/BBL/Bander_portal/login/reportband.php if you harvest a banded bird. Your cooperation on reporting band numbers gives biologists a wealth of information useful in managing the resources to provide hunters with maximum recreational opportunities while protecting dove populations.

•June 3, 2026•

4th: Mushroom-crusted chicken, hash brown casserole, California blend veggies, and berry fluff.

5th: Loaded taco Salad, stewed tomatoes, roasted corn and black beans, side salad, and whole grain chips.

8th: Pork tenderloin and bun, baked beans, corn, and cinnamon applesauce.

9th: Orange chicken meatballs, Midori veggies, cauliflower, poppyseed slaw, and brown rice.

10th: Goulash, basil carrots, broccoli, peaches, and bread.

•June 3, 2026•

Entries are now being accepted for the 2026 Arthur Freedom Celebration Parade, scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, in Arthur. Individuals, organizations, churches, businesses, clubs, and community groups interested in participating in the parade are asked to contact Stephanie Wierman at (217) 620-7460 to request an entry form.