The Dementia Friendly Summer Series

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•July 16, 2025•

by Angie Hogan

Moultrie County Health Department

Dementia Friendly Moultrie County invites the community to participate in its Dementia Friendly Summer Series. This free three-part series is designed for caregivers, healthcare providers, family members, concerned neighbors, or anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Participants will hear from experienced professionals and can ask questions in a welcoming and accessible environment. Each session will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, located at 2 West Water Street in Sullivan.

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Finding Old Trails


•July 16, 2025•

by Janet Roney

My hobby within my hobby of local history is finding old pioneer trails. I have told you about three ancient trails that passed through our county…the French Kaskaskia-Detroit fur trail, the Shelbyville-Vandalia Road, and the Charleston Road. There are more. Their routes are not neatly drawn out on a map or atlas, so it has taken research to locate them. 

Here’s how I identify old trails. Most country roads in central Illinois follow the grid of square mile sections that Thomas Jefferson set up over 250 years ago, going due north/south or east/west. Therefore, an angling or winding road causes notice. It’s one of the first clues you might be travel-ing on an old trail. 

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Illinois Treasury returning record number of checks to Illinoisans

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No claim needed; simply cash the check


•July 16, 2025•

This summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who will receive money they didn’t even know they had from the state’s missing money program, and the only thing they must do is cash the check. The checks are part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program, which takes the “claim” out of unclaimed property. Treasurer Frerichs’ office helps get the check in the mail by leveraging technology to return money to individuals through I-CASH, the state’s unclaimed property initiative.

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Letter to the Editor 7/16/2025

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•July 16, 2025•

I am a resident of Ashar Estates - the 13 duplexes (26 units) of senior housing at the north end of Mason Point.

Several weeks ago, a platoon of Metro employees descended on us and began peppering the grounds with their colorful little flags which, supposedly, were to identify underground lines, cables, etc.

The flags notwithstanding, we suddenly had 2 days of no water followed by a 12-hour boil order. Imagine you are a senior citizen with incontinent issues and you can’t use your bathroom for 2 days.

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A Look Back…7-16-2025

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2015

Andrew Fultz, Joe Fultz, sponsor Jack Scott, Ben Broadbeck, and JC Fultz participated  in the 21st annual Okaw Valley Academic Foundation golf outing, which was held July 10.

Additional graduates who received their degrees and certificates after the completion of the spring semester 2015 at Lake Land College included Brandon Cook, Sullivan, AAS Automotive Technology; and Jessica Clotfelter, Windsor, AA, Liberal Arts.

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A Look Back…7-9-2025

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2015

2015’s “Miss Moultrie-Douglas” royalty included Jr. Miss Mo-Do Kali Pierce of Tuscola, Little Miss Mo-Do Paislee Lorenzen of Newman, and Miss Mo-Do Gabrielle Uphoff of Sullivan.

Amy Monroe of Bethany received her Grand Champion award from Hunter Dyer, Moultrie-Douglas Jr. Leader President. 

Some of the 4th of July activity winners were: Watermelon eating contest - Ages 0-4 - 1st place Caysen Dyer, Sullivan; 2nd place Carsen Ragsdale, Sullivan; 3rd place Easton Wickline, Sullivan. Ages 5-7 - 1st place Marshall Robinson, Sullivan; 2nd place Carigon Cole, Sullivan; 3rd place Angelina Lee, Decatur. Ages 8-10 - 1st places Maddy Probus, Sullivan; Emily Miller, Sullivan; Ryder Lucas, Decatur; Arty Grant, Decatur; 2nd places Gracelyn Matheson, Sullivan; Blaise Walker, Iowa; 3rd places McKenna Phelps, Sullivan; Addison Hicks, North Carolina; Evan Epley, Texas; Maddie Mudd, Decatur.

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Discover reliable health insights in the ‘Summer Self-Care’ series

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•July 9, 2025•

By Cheri Burcham

Extension Educator

University of Illinois Extension

Technology has improved access to health information, but the spread of misinformation online poses serious risks. To address this, researchers, educators, and communities must work together to ensure people get accurate, evidence-based guidance.

The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has developed the Summer Self-Care 2025 webinar series. This series is part of the Community Seminar Series, and it provides an opportunity for the community to learn about current health research, find reliable sources of health information, and engage in direct dialogue with U of I researchers. 

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Kirby garners IMUA scholarship

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•July 9, 2025•

Photo submitted The photo from L-R includes: IMUA’s Ellen Woehrmann, scholarship recipient Katilyn Kirby, and Electric Commissioner Mike Kirk.

Katilyn Kirby, a graduate of Sullivan High School, was awarded the 2025 Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) Scholarship on Monday, June 23rd, at the regular meeting of the City of Sullivan Council. Kirby is one of 70 seniors who applied and submitted an essay in hopes of winning this year’s award of $2,500.

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IDR: Late tax filers, take prompt action

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•July 9, 2025•

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline that it is not too late to file and that prompt action can help minimize penalties and interest if a balance is owed. “While the filing deadline has passed, the longer you wait, the more it could potentially cost you due to penalties and interest,” explained IDOR Director David Harris. “Whether you owe money or are due a refund, it is important to get your return filed and take that first step.”

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Dead Man’s Grove


•July 9, 2025•

by Janet Roney

We had no map showing the route of the Charleston Road from Moultrie to Paris, Illinois, when we took our family hike in the 1980s, but, except for a few anxious moments in the poison ivy and blackberry vines at Nelson Ford, we knew the way to go. Some of the old trail has been moved to follow section lines, but most of the meandering old trail used by ancient hunting parties and hordes of pioneer immigrants, including the Lincolns in 1830, can still be followed.

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