•March 25, 2026•
The 2026 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 4th, at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity at select trout sites – the spring catch-and-release fishing season – opened Saturday, March 21. No trout may be kept during the catch-and-release period, but anglers can keep trout after the opening of the regular season, beginning April 4th. The daily harvest limit for each angler is five trout.
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•March 25, 2026•
By Angela Hogan
Administrator of the MCHD
What does Dementia Friendly Moultrie County mean to our residents, communities, and our county? Being designated as a dementia-friendly county is more than just a title. It means our communities, businesses, organizations, and residents support an environment where individuals experiencing cognitive decline can live with dignity, connection, and purpose.
Characteristics of a dementia-friendly community: The following two key characteristics are typical of a dementia-friendly community: awareness and understanding. Community members need to know what dementia is, recognize its signs, and respond with patience and respect. In Moultrie County, training sessions are available for businesses, churches, public workers, and the general population.
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•March 25, 2026•
On Wednesday, April 1st, Sullivan High School will be sponsoring a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain Street, in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED-CROSS (733-2767), or visit RedCrossBlood.org. You can save fifteen minutes when you donate blood by using RapidPass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. By donating blood at this blood drive, you are helping one or more graduating seniors earn a scholarship.
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The First Sermon in Moultrie County
•March 25, 2026•
by Janey Roney
The year 2028 will be the two-hundredth anniversary of the first Christian sermon preached in Moultrie County. It was delivered at the cabin of Samuel Washington Lindley by Rev. Miles Hart, a Methodist.
Lindley had come with his father-in-law, John Whitley, in the fall of 1826, a part of the first pioneer settlement in Moultrie County. While most of the Whitleys built their cabins along Whitley Creek, Lindley settled a mile south on Linn Creek along the ancient Kaskaskia-Detroit Road (a short distance northeast of the jog in the present Western Avenue Road, four miles east of Illinois Route 32).
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Sullivan students should enjoy leak-free roofs and better climate inside, following Sullivan Community Unit District #300 school Board action. At that meeting, the board approved bids to replace the roofs and HVAC systems for the elementary, middle, and high schools.
A non-profit organization called Christian Aid Ministries, CAM, had a small operating branch right here in Sullivan. Ray Miller, a Mennonite from the community of Bourbon, was assisting with the donations for the past five years.
Nearly 50 weather warnings were issued across the northern half of Illinois, including 19 tornado warnings. Several tornado touchdowns were reported, resulting in damage to dozens of structures. Fortunately, it appeared no serious injuries or deaths resulted from the storms.
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•March 18, 2026•
March 25th, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.: Money March Madness. This event is geared towards children in grades 5 through 8. Shelby County State Bank will be speaking with youth about saving money, finance, and investing.
April 2nd, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Book Club. The book club’s concept is centered on reading a book with the themes of fresh starts and new beginnings.
April 18th, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.: Princess Day. Children are encouraged to dress up in their princess best and listen to stories read by the Shelby County Fair Queens.
•March 18, 2026•
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A new opportunity is threading its way into the community as the Moultrie‑Douglas 4‑H program announces the launch of its new 4‑H Sewing Club, designed for youth ages 8 to 18 who are eager to learn the fundamentals of sewing. The club will meet at the Arthur United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall beginning this spring.
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•March 18, 2026•
On Thursday, April 9th, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., the community of Lovington will be holding its first of their seasonal Farmer’s Market in downtown Lovington. Items in the market will be fresh, local, and community-sourced. Items include farm fresh produce, homemade and baked goods, sweet treats, plants and flowers, and local crafts and handmade items.
The market will be held on the second Thursday of each month, from April through August. Vendor space is available, with no fees. For those interested in becoming a vendor, call (217) 521-7623 for more information.
•March 18, 2026•
Lake Land College is now accepting submissions for its fifth annual Spring Art Show, which will be held from Monday, April 20th, through Friday, April 24th. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all invited to submit their art and participate in the event. Artists of all ages are welcome, as is art of all mediums, including painting and illustration, photography, graphic art, video, writing, sculpture, fabric and clothing, glass and metalwork, make-up, nail art, and more. Submissions can be made through the online entry form at LakeLandCollege.edu/lake-land-college-spring-art-show/.
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•March 18, 2026•
Lake Land College will hold its annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 15th, in the campus Field House. Students who have or will finish their programs following completion of the Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 semesters will be recognized at the ceremony. To ensure all graduates are able to have their loved ones attend the in-person ceremony, Field House admission on the day of commencement will be limited only to guests wearing wristbands. Each graduate will receive four wristbands to share with the guests of their choice. Graduates will be able to pick up their wristbands at the Admissions & Records Office in the Luther Student Center from May 11th through 15th.
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