Sullivan Legion Free Dinner

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Sullivan Legion Free Dinner
With members of the Sons of the American Legion stepping up to the grills, Post 68 hosted a free chicken dinner Sept. 16. Event coordinator Josh Harner explained the free dinner courtesy Sullivan American Legion was to honor two longtime members Al Golden and Dick Wiback and their years of devotion to the post. Above Wiback’s daughter and Al’s daughter-in-law Karen Golden and SAL member Seth Cobb brave the smoke as the group prepared 200 lbs. of chicken and sides for the free community dinner. Dinner was served until 7 p.m. and was followed by DJ and karaoke from 7-11 in the American Legion lounge.

Moultrie County Partners with State For Liquor Inspection Pilot Program

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•September 13, 2017•

In an effort to improve the allocation of alcohol beverage compliance resources, the state of Illinois and Moultrie County have recently joined forces to launch the Moultrie County Liquor Inspection Pilot Program.

Under the agreement, the Moultrie County Health Department has begun carrying out Standard Liquor Inspections for all Moultrie County license holders on behalf of the state of Illinois. Utilizing existing state resources, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) is providing financial assistance and training for designated local inspectors.  Read More

Trustee Quits Lovington Village Board

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•September 13, 2017•

During an August 14 meeting the Lovington Village Board voted not to allow Otto Wash to put portable storage units on the lot north of the car wash.

Village clerk Alma Fair reported the village is preparing to allow employees direct deposit once she has completed training.

On a motion by Dennis Garmon the board approved procedures for overtime when employees are called out. This includes time clock verification or supervising trustee approval when the time clock is not available.

The Lovington Revilatization Coaltion chair Tamara McRill requested permission for the group to have a wiener roast at the park with portable fire pits at 2 p.m. October 15, and approval was granted. Read More

OVHS Homecoming Court

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OVHS Homecoming Court
The 2017 Okaw Valley Homecoming Court. Front - Senior Candidates Hannah Landreth, Hayden Francisco, Natalie Jeffers Dylan Holt, 2017 Queen Paige Robinson and 2017 King Garrett Fritz, Grace Harlin, Tanner Coleman, Crown Bearer Colin Patient, Crown Bearer Avery Collins and 2016 Queen Kristy Burford. Back - Freshmen Attendants Luke Vander Burgh and Tayli Roberts, Junior Attendants Kailey George and Garrett Tippit and Sophomore Attendants Baylee Wagner and Canaan Christensen.

Sullivan Homecoming Week Action

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Sullivan Homecoming Candidates
Sullivan senior king and queen candidates. Front row from right: Abby Cravatta, Madisyn Dickens, Kaitlynn McClure, Madison Moll, Chloe Riley. Back row: Bryce Hubbard, Isaiah Plank, Zach Sowers, Gavin Sullivan, Jacob White.

•September 13, 2017•

Sullivan High School is gearing up for homecoming the week of September 18. With the theme of Seasons, each class will construct their floats Monday through Thursday.

Students will enjoy a cookout Friday, Sept. 22 and then begin the annual pep assembly, games and Mr. Redskin pageant at 12:30.

The parade will kick off at 4 p.m. with line-up beginning at 3 p.m. in the high school parking lot. The football game against Meridian will kick-off at 7 p.m. with the announcement of the court at halftime.  Read More

County Board Explores Remote Meeting Attendance

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•September 13, 2017•

By Mike Brothers
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Faced with attendance challenges the Moultrie County Board Legislative Committee is looking into allowing remote attendance of meetings.

Committee chair Tim Rose presented the proposed resolution authorizing remote attendance at the September 5 meeting to the three member committee. Rose explained the resolution followed open meetings act guidelines.

County board chair Dave McCabe joined Todd Maxedon in voting to recommend the resolution to the full county board, due to the absence of committee member Mike Barringer. Read More

Fatal Crash

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Fatal Crash
A Sullivan man died as a result of injuries received in a near head on collision on Hwy 121, near Mason Point Thursday, Sept. 7. Michael D. Eikenberry, 21, was traveling west on Hwy 121, a quarter mile east of 1300N when his 2000 Pontiac Sunbird went into the eastbound lane. Dalton C. Long, 22, of Decatur was driving a 2000 Cadillac east on Hwy 121, and the two vehicles collided. Moultrie Co. Sheriff Chris Sims said both men had to be extricated from their vehicles. Eikenberry was transported to Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service where he passed away. Long was taken to Carle Hospital by Sullivan Ambulance Service with serious injuries.

Scholarships Awarded

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Scholarships Awarded
Nine $1,000 scholarships were earned by 4-H members enrolled in beef, swine, and sheep projects in the Superior Young Livestock Producer competition held during the Illinois State Fair. The winners included (left to right) Jordynn Marcum of Ford County, Evan Link of Knox County, Tanner Mickey of Christian County, Blake Hennenfent of Knox County, Makenna Green of Christian County, Ethan Macklin (OVHS) of Shelby County, Wyatt Claire of Iroquois County, Kacie Haag of Kankakee County, and Mclayn Musick of Adams County.

Moving House

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Moving House
A house moving down Monroe Street drew some attention in Sullivan a couple of weeks ago. Peters Movers of Farmer City moved the three bedroom house from its former home on Monroe Street to Mattoon, making room for construction of a new Casey’s store here. Above Matt Frederick and his son Kaeden prepare to lead the home to its new location in Mattoon along with escorts from Sullivan Police, Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept, Illinois State Police and Dept. of Transportation. To accommodate state height limit of 20 feet, Frederick had to remove the top four feet of the roof. A property manager in Mattoon, he noted it was a lot less expensive to move the home since he already had a lot prepared for the home’s new location in Mattoon.