by Sharon Barricklow
After voters approved creating the post of a Sullivan City Manager during the spring elections, the City Council is moving forward with plans to recruit and hire someone to fill that role.
The council has been discussing the parameters of the city manager position and agreed Monday night, August 10, to work with Interim Solutions, LLC to recruit an interim and permanent city manager.
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
As families prepared for the start of a new school year, C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation helped 104 Moultrie County children with some of the expenses that come with heading back to the classroom.
Through its School Supply Program, C.E.F.S. assisted families with school supplies during a time of year that can bring several expenses at once, including school fees and clothing.
Crystal Edwards with C.E.F.S. said the organization understands the effect those costs can have on a family’s budget.
“Because many of our staff members and clients have families, we understand the financial impact that the back-to-school season can bring,” Edwards said. “The School Supply Program is one way we can help ease that burden.”
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Isn’t it amazing how quickly we can adjust to darkness?
I notice this most nights when I go to bed early. My husband graciously takes care of the last-minute tasks like locking the doors, turning off lights and making sure everything is settled while I crawl into bed and enjoy the rare gift of quiet.
As the night goes on, and let’s be honest, in midlife that can mean getting out of bed more than once, something interesting happens.
By the second trip across the bedroom, I don’t even bother turning on a light. I know exactly where the dresser is, how to avoid the corner of the bed and which floorboard will creak if I step on it.
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
A line of Jeeps will once again travel through several Moultrie County communities this September, raising money to help veterans facing unexpected needs while inviting the public to take part in a day of community support.
The second annual Warrior Wheels Run, organized by Jeeps of Moultrie County and Surrounding Areas, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Sullivan VFW, with participants departing at noon. All vehicles are welcome to join the ride, although Jeeps will lead the route.
The event was created last year after organizer Ed Briscoe was approached by a veteran who asked whether the nonprofit Jeep group could organize a fundraiser for veterans in need.
“This isn’t just a Jeep run, it’s a mission,” Briscoe said.
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•August 19, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
When Dave Cole began as executive director of Moultrie County Counseling Center in March 2003, the agency was serving about 100 clients a year and operating from the basement of the Fields/Wright Medical building.
More than 23 years later, Cole is preparing to retire from the leadership position of an organization that served 447 clients during its most recent fiscal year and has grown from four counselors and therapists to nine.
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•August 12, 2026•
by Ariana R Cherry
In 1786, Scottish inventor Andrew Meikle developed the first successful mechanical threshing machine, transforming the way farmers separated grain from chaff. More than two centuries later, visitors experienced that history firsthand during Steam Threshing Days, held Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, at the Illinois Amish Heritage Center near Arthur.
•August 12, 2026•
By Jamie Crosier
The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization (BASO) will host its annual car show from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Crowder Park.
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•August 12, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
The 129th Windsor Harvest Picnic will return Aug. 13-15 in Windsor, bringing three days of live entertainment, food, a carnival, family activities and longtime community traditions.
This year’s theme, “Stars & Stripes & Summer Nights,” highlights the annual celebration, which will feature nightly entertainment, community dinners, a parade, a 5K run and activities for all ages.
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•August 12, 2026•
As another school year begins across the region, Regional Office of Education #11 Regional Superintendent Kyle Thompson is reminding motorists, parents, and students that back-to-school season also marks the return of thousands of children traveling on school buses each day.
With buses back on city streets, county roads and rural highways, Thompson said every driver has a responsibility to slow down, eliminate distractions and remain alert for children boarding and exiting school buses.
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•August 12, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities from throughout the area will have an opportunity to learn about services available during the Mid-Illinois Senior Services Senior Expo on Friday, September 4.
The free event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mid-Illinois Senior Services, 113 E. Jefferson St., Sullivan. Organizers expect between 150 and 200 participants and encourage anyone planning to attend to register by Aug. 21 to receive a free sack lunch.
The expo has been a community tradition for more than two decades. Executive Director Kathi Garvey said the event was created to bring organizations that serve older adults and people with disabilities together in one place.
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