News Progress

•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Sullivan City Council met Monday and approved a matching grant request for up to $200,000 to the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said she had many concerns granting any organization $200,000. Their TIF consultant said it makes more sense to have an agreement with Metro Communications than the society. The design of TIF is for projects that are central to the economic wellbeing of the community. “I feel that Sullivan does not need to be involved in a matching grant at this time,” Sherwood said.
Commissioner Mike Fowler noted that he could agree to the grant through the Titus funds only, and Commissioner Doug Booker agreed with Fowler. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth asked whether there would be open hours if they did renovations and opened in the new location. He was told that there would be. Read More

•September 29, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Ed Dixon, 80, of Sullivan, recently finished his fifth book which is about the first book of the Bible, Genesis. The book is entitled Genesis as Understood.
Dixon believes that Genesis is the most important book of the Bible. “Genesis is the foundation of the Bible,” he said. “It starts with the creation of the world.” He noted that according to Genesis, God created the world in six days, and on the seventh day he rested. Dixon went on to say that some people believe that the seventh day was Sunday while others believe otherwise. Read More

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Chase Eller is pictured.

•September 22, 2021•
Chase Eller, 17, of Sullivan, was recently awarded the American Red Cross’ Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for helping a choking child at a Decatur restaurant in January 2021. Established in 1911, the national Lifesaving Awards are issued by American Red Cross headquarters in Washington, D.C. to highlight whenever lifesaving skills are used.
Dawn Morris, South-Central Executive Director of the Illinois Region of the American Red Cross, presented the award to Chase during the August 10 virtual Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter Board of Directors meeting. Read More

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A pumpkin tree at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They open for the season on Wednesday, September 22.

•September 22, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Fall is here and that means the opening of pumpkin patches like the Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. Opening day for the patch is Wednesday, September 22. “We’re excited to get people back at the farm to enjoy harvest,” General Manager Mac Condill said.
The pumpkin patch is heading into its 32nd season and for the first time last year had the farm side of the business closed due to the pandemic. “It’s funny how much we missed having farm visitors last year,” he said “We put a lot of work in the last 18 months and we are looking forward to greeting people at the farm again.” Read More