•September 9, 2026•
On Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m., the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan, will host its monthly program on the “Marion Medical Mission: Clean Water in Malawi.” Presented by Moultrie County residents Susie and Dan Selock, the Selocks will share their experiences helping build water wells in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.
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•September 9, 2026•
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering two exciting career exploration field trips this fall, providing youth with hands-on opportunities to learn about veterinary medicine, animal health, food production, and career pathways within the animal industry.
Youth will have the opportunity to visit the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Open House in Urbana and participate in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Kal Kan Mars Pet Care in Mattoon.
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Jim Ralston, manager of The Index store in Sullivan, presented a check to Mrs. Jackie Hardy, of Shelbyville. Mrs. Hardy’s recipe for Rhubarb Custard pie was the winning recipe for the Molly McKay column. The Index was one of the sponsors of the column.
John Nagy and Charles White were named as co-sponsors of the annual Sullivan High School homecoming festivities. This year’s Homecoming opponent was Monticello.
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•September 2, 2026•
Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its September Quarter Auction on Wednesday, September 9. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and benefit Cheer Empire.
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•September 2, 2026•
University of Illinois Extension recently announced Jenny Lee as the Horticulture Educator serving Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie, and Shelby counties.
In her new role, Lee develops and delivers educational programs that help individuals and communities create healthy, sustainable landscapes and gardens. Her programming focuses on home gardening, tree selection and care, native plants, pollinator conservation, sustainable landscaping, and environmental stewardship. She works with homeowners, community organizations, and local partners to increase horticultural knowledge and promote practices that enhance both the environment and quality of life.
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•September 2, 2026•
The Special Olympics Family Festival (SOFF) volunteer committee is calling on big-hearted individuals to join the fun at the 43rd annual SOFF, happening Saturday, September 19, on the grounds of Lake Land College. This year’s theme, There’s No Place Like SOFF, celebrates the magic, belonging and joy that make this festival unlike anything else.
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•September 2, 2026•
Sarah Bush Lincoln’s annual Races for all Paces event raised $23,830.45 on June 6, setting a record amount in the 19th year of the event.
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•September 2, 2026•
Public notice for the elderly and persons with disabilities regarding voting for the November 26, 2026, General Election Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility because of a permanent physical disability can arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. The last day of regular registration for voting before the November 3, 2026, General Election is Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Grace Period registration, transfer of registration, and voting are October 7, 2026, through Election Day. Anyone can register at the County Clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main, Suite 6, Sullivan, Illinois, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. However, if a person is unable to come to the Courthouse, they may call the County Clerk’s office to arrange for registration. Or, you can register electronically at https://ova.elections.il.gov. All polling locations in Moultrie County are accessible to the elderly and persons with disabilities. Voting aids and assistance are available, if needed, in marking the ballot. If for some reason a person is unable to go to the polls on Election Day, they may call the Clerk’s office and arrange for a Vote by Mail ballot. The last day a Vote by Mail ballot can be mailed out is Thursday, October 29, 2026. The last day to Early Vote in person at the County Clerk’s office is November 2, 2026, with the exception of Grace Period Registration and Voting. For further information concerning polling locations, Vote by Mail, Early Voting, or Grace Period Registration/Voting, contact the Moultrie County Clerk’s office at 728-4389.
•September 2, 2026•
Lake Land College is hosting its annual Career Day event on Tuesday, October 6. The event will give high school juniors and seniors from 25 high school districts the chance to network with local professionals and discover rewarding career possibilities.
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•September 2, 2026•
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Thirty-one Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members competed at the Illinois 4-H General Project Show on August 16 at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. The Illinois 4-H General Project Show is one of the state’s most competitive youth exhibitions, featuring outstanding project work selected from county-level shows across Illinois. Youth earn the opportunity to exhibit at State Fair through excellence in their project areas and outstanding performances at their local 4-H shows.
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