•February 19, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Moultrie County Board heard a report on public transportation, an update on a child care plan and dispatched several measures during a 31 minute meeting Thursday night.
The board learned that Central Illinois Public Transit had provided 747 rides for citizens in the last year. Manager John Althoff said CIPT had traveled more than 22,000 miles for Moultrie County residents.
Read More•February 19, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police announced they had reached an agreement for a new, four year contract, at the city council meeting on February 10.
Mayor Mike Mossman said the negotiations included an eight and a half percent raise including a separate check for difference dating back to the expiration of the previous contract in May. “I think it’s a fair contract,” Mossman said.
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•February 19, 2025•
The next meeting of the Moultrie County Historical Society will be held February 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the History Center, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan, Illinois. The featured speaker will be Rikki Ray, a Sullivan native, discussing the One Book One Sullivan program.
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•February 19, 2025•
SHS freshman River Polley, his parents Brenda and Jason Polley, and retired SHS English teacher Becky Lawson recently learned that their entry won first place in the “essay with photograph” division of the 2024 Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder/Sense of the Wild Contest.
An email from Ling Tan, an associate with the Rachel Carson Landmark Alliance, included a judge’s statement about their entry, “The Calling of the Rivers.”
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The Sullivan Singers Jr and Sullivan Singers competed February 8th at the Troy Buchanan Show Choir Invitational in Troy, MO. Both groups won 1st runner up in their respective divisions. They will next compete at the Manteno Main Event on February 14-15 in Manteno, IL.
Sheep to Clothing to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms and quilting.
Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many activities. Children can learn basic sewing skills. Additionally, there will be games and activities, pony cart rides, and a petting zoo.
A delicious farmers breakfast of pancakes, old-fashioned liverwurst, and grilled sausage will be offered for a fee starting at 7:00 a.m. The event is from 9:00 - 3:00.
Visitors can buy lunch, which will include lamb kabobs (a big hit in 2024!) along with other food options. A bake sale featuring homemade bread, cakes, and pies along with homemade ice cream will also be available.
Read MoreNonprofit organizations in Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt counties now have an opportunity to enhance their professional development and training, thanks to a new microgrant program from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF). Starting today, eligible nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $1,500 to cover training costs, with applications due by Monday, February 17. Selected organizations will receive funding in March.
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•February 12, 2025•
Veterans and current members of the military will get some new socks soon as members of the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club are currently holding a Socks for Soldiers Drive to support them.
The club’s final push of the drive will take place at the February 14 home basketball game at Sullivan High School where they will collect socks and accept monetary donations in addition to holding a raffle for a 5 pound Hershey’s candy bar. Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 for $5.
Read MoreThe MCHD offers a program to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones
•February 5, 2025•
By Angela Hogan
Sarah Cares for Her Father
When Sarah’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with cancer, she didn’t think twice about stepping in as his primary caregiver. At first, it was manageable. She took Jim to his medical appointments, helped with groceries, and ensured he took his medications. Today, as his condition progresses, Sarah finds herself overwhelmed.
The stress of balancing her part-time job, family, and her father’s increasing needs leaves her exhausted. She feels guilty for feeling frustrated, yet she doesn’t know how or where to ask for help.
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Okaw Valley girls basketball senior night was held on Thursday, January 30. Lady Timberwolf seniors McKenna Phelps and Julia Schrock were honored along with German foreign exchange student Annika Sherle.