Principals report buildings ready; students first day today

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•August 14, 2024•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board met on Monday, August 12 for their regularly scheduled monthly meeting. All seven board members were present. Also present were the three principals. The meeting itself was fairly mundane, and, as is typical, few board members engaged in discussions on any of the business that was voted on.

Each principal gave a report on their respective buildings and happenings from over the summer. Sullivan elementary principal Leslie Guyot reported that they have had several new students register. She reported that some students have moved out, but there were far more move-in students this year. Read More

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program: available now

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How does this program benefit eligible families, seniors, participating vendors, and the Moultrie County economy? 

•August 7, 2024•

By Angela Hogan 

What is the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program? 

The Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMSP) provides eligible participants with coupons to purchase fresh produce at local farmers’ markets. This initiative supports FMNP participants, vendors, and the local economy. The FMNP is available in Illinois through October 31, 2024. The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) is excited to offer this beneficial program to Moultrie County residents. 

Who can participate in FMNP? 

WIC participants: Individuals participating in the WIC program are automatically eligible for FMNP. Other income-qualified individuals are eligible and can also obtain FMNP coupons from the MCHD.  Read More

Petersen Health Care liquidates; Courtyard Estates sold

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•August 7, 2024•

by E. Scott England 

Courtyard Estates of Sullivan has been sold following months of ongoing legal proceedings against Petersen Health Care. PHC filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in May, an action that came as a result of several loans that had been defaulted on dating back to February of this year.

After the loan default, about seven properties risked being foreclosed upon and shut down. At that time, it was reported that $51 million was owed to two separate companies. The filing of the chapter 11 bankruptcy allowed for PHC to keep locations open and in operation as well as continue paying employees. Read More

Historic building renovations and Splash Pad review

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•August 7, 2024•

By Megan Russell

The Sullivan City Council had their first meeting of August, on Thursday, August 1st at six at the library. The meeting started with reports from Commissioner Abbey Sherwood, beginning her reports with another positive review on the Splash Pad, but revealing a small frustration with the Splash Pad. While speaking on how massive a hit the pad was to the community, it uses non-recyclable water. In the state of Illinois, in order to have a water system like this which recycles it must include cleaning chemicals like those often found in pools. Sherwood continued to explain how if the city were to switch to a recycle system the chemicals added would then identify the Splash Pad as a pool, and would then need a whole new set of rules and regulations the community would need to follow. Average Splash Pads can use from 5,000 to 26,000 gallons of water daily. Sherwood reporter that the park also received some new paint and minor improvement projects. Read More

Findlay’s Walleye tradition

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•July 31, 2024•

Festivals and fairs are a huge part of summer tradition in Illinois, Findlay’s Walleye Festival is no exception. With the motto “good things come in small packages” stands true for the festival as venders and artisan began setting up booths towards their personal tables as early as seven. The festival ran for two days, having started its first day off with a bang on Friday, July 26th at 2:30pm with live music from Billy Galt & The Blues Deacons taking the main stage until five. Read More

Mid-Illinois Senior Services shows the inside work 

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•July 31, 2024•

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. (MISS) is known in Sullivan for being the place to go for information and referrals for seniors in Moultrie County. MISS offers many ways to assist in the lives of seniors and disabled individuals in the area, most notably being their Senior Information Services along with the Caregiver Advisory Services & support groups. All of the programs and services provided by MISS are offered to seniors age 60+ or disabled individuals age 16-59. Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. changed locations during the week of Valentine’s Day in 2024. They had been at their old location at 114 E Jefferson in Sullivan since 1984. Read More

Steam Threshing Days set for August 2 and 3

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•July 31, 2024•

Steam Threshing Days will be held on Friday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, August 3 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. three miles east of Arthur, Illinois.

The purpose of this event is to show attendees how crops were grown and harvested during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Amish continue using many of these methods in their farming operations today. This show continues to expand each year and the 2024 show promises to be the best and biggest show yet. Read More

Appreciation shown

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Appreciation shown
Members of the Allenville Christian Church stopped by the Sullivan firehouse last Friday with lunch to show appreciation to the firemen and police for all their hard work.