Photo courtesy Sullivan High School
Kaylee Smith and Christian Bennett were named Sullivan High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the October 2 football game against Tri-County.
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Sullivan city employees wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Photo by R.R. Best
City of Sullivan employees are showing their support for community members battling breast cancer by wearing pink on Fridays throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
According to Kassie Waggoner, the idea began when an employee suggested that city workers wear pink each Friday during October as a way to show support for those currently fighting the disease.
Employees joined together in the effort, using the simple gesture to express their care and encouragement for those in the community affected by breast cancer.
The Busy Woman’s Guide: The hidden reason simple conversations go sideways
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
It’s funny how one word can mean completely different things depending on who you are and what world you live in.
Take the word “pitch.”
If you’re a sports mom like me, your brain might go straight to baseball practice, cleats and standing in the cold wondering why the game is never as short as the coach promised. If you’re a musician, you’re thinking about hitting the right note. If you work in sales, you may be thinking about the presentation that convinces someone to say yes.
Same word. Totally different meanings.
Read MoreArthur man celebrates 100 years of family, farming and staying active
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
At 100 years old, Jerry B. Kuhns can look back on a lifetime that has included farming, raising seven children, traveling to 48 states and continuing to work until just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Kuhns, of Arthur, recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family. His daughter, Carol Miller, said staying active has been an important part of her father’s life, particularly after he retired from farming.
When asked what has contributed to his longevity, Kuhns has a simple answer.
“Just keep breathing!” he tells his family.
Read MoreSullivan Safe Trick or Treat brings families downtown
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Costumed children and their families will fill the sidewalks around the Sullivan square Friday, Oct. 30, as a longtime Halloween tradition returns to downtown Sullivan.
Sullivan Community Development will host Safe Trick or Treat from 4 to 6 p.m., with participating businesses and organizations handing out candy to children. At least 40 businesses and organizations typically take part, and more than 500 children from Sullivan and surrounding communities attend, according to Sullivan Community Development Executive Director Laurrie Minor.
“Safe Trick or Treat has been a Sullivan tradition since I was a child, so it has been part of our community for many years,” Minor said. The event has long been a familiar downtown Halloween tradition for local families.
Read MoreSullivan native, devout Cowboys fan makes lifelong dream come true
•October 14, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Loyalty to a sports team often comes with a price for some. Generations came and went without ever seeing the Cubs win a World Series until the win in 2016 ended the drought. For some, they are still waiting for their team to make it to the big game.
The loyalty is often passed down through the family. But not for Curt Richardson. He came from a family that did not watch a lot of sports, nor did they have a dedication to one particular team. So for a young Richardson at around eight years old, the decision to support a team rested solely on him.
He chose the Cowboys, a team affectionately known as “America’s Team.” His selection of the Cowboys did not come from that moniker though, “I loved the Tom Landry poker face,” says Richardson. The year was 1971 when Richardson made his determination. Landry was in his eleventh season as head coach of what would become a twenty-nine year tenure at the top spot. That first year of Richardson’s new found dedication to the Cowboys, they won Super Bowl VI. Six years later, Landry led them to another win in Super Bowl XII.
Read MoreDove to hold Candlelight Service in Sullivan
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
For 26 years, Dove’s annual Candlelight Service in Moultrie County has provided a place to remember lives lost to domestic violence, recognize survivors and connect community members with resources available to those experiencing abuse.
This year’s service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Christian Church, 1357 County Road 1200 E., Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.
The theme, “Moving From Awareness to Action,” will focus on ways community members can move beyond recognizing domestic violence as a problem and take practical steps to support those affected by it.
Becky Comstock, Dove’s domestic violence coordinator in Sullivan for Moultrie County, said awareness is an important starting point, but action is what can create tangible support for survivors.
Read MoreSullivan Lions Club marks 85 years of service in Sullivan
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
For 85 years, the Sullivan Lions Club has served the community through projects ranging from vision and hearing assistance to improvements at Wyman Park, scholarships for Sullivan High School students and support for local food programs.
The club, an affiliate of Lions International, has been part of Sullivan since 1941 and recognized its 85th year in April. Its work has centered on serving local residents and supporting community needs, with money raised locally directed back into charitable causes in the community.
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City of Sullivan sets trick or treat nights
•October 7, 2026•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council voted September 14 to continue the plan of two nights of Halloween trick or treating, setting the hours between 6 and 9 pm on both Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31.
The vote was just one on a busy agenda that included approving an agreement with Interim Solutions LLC for an Interim City Manager for a cost of $16,000 a month while the firm leads the search for a permanent city manager. Mayor Mike Mossman said Sullivan’s plan is to get a permanent hire as soon as possible, recognizing that Sullivan, while owning its city utilities, is in a unique job position.
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