•November 12, 2025•
by DM Williamee
On November 3rd, the Sullivan Fire Protection District, after receiving a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for half of the funding for a TurboDraft Fire Educator device, was presented with the remaining half of that funding from the Thomas Houser Memorial Scholarship Fund, with Elizabeth Houser and her family presenting on behalf of the Fund.
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•November 12, 2025•
by DM Williamee
“The IDPH is recommending that parents and caregivers pause use of certain ‘ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula’ while a federal investigation is underway. The following lots have been recalled by the manufacturer: Lot #206VABP/251261P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”) and Lot #206VABP/251131P2 (“Use by 01 Dec 2026”).
What to Do: stop using these recalled lots and return or dispose of the product. Clean any bottles or surfaces that may have come into contact with the formula. If your infant has consumed this product and isn’t feeling well, contact your healthcare provider for guidance.”
Additionally, the following information was located regarding the above IDPH recall and public safety alert:
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•November 12, 2025•
by DM Williamee
On Friday, October 31st, Heritage Woods held a Halloween party for all residents and their families. While some residents preferred simple and subdued costumes, others went all-in. Scarecrows, train engineers, Red Hat Society members, inmates, teeny-boppers in bobby socks and poodle skirts, Mardi Gras/masquerade, and maps are just the beginning of the variety found at the party.
Holiday-themed refreshments were served, and there were smiles to be found at each table, with many taking great interest in each other’s costumes and talking of the many Halloweens they had celebrated before.
•November 12, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council debuted a new ordinance for public body comment periods at their meeting Monday night, limiting the time to 30 minutes total and giving citizens up to three minutes each to ask questions or make comments.
“I would hope people would be respectful of other people and limit their comments,” said Mayor Mike Mossman in explaining the new rules. The system seemed to work very well for most of the period with comments about inoperable motor vehicles, sewer line issues and even a thank you to the council for the work they do. But, when the subject of feral and stray cats came up, the temperature in the room heated up.
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•November 12, 2025•
by DM Williamee
Last Saturday afternoon, November the 8th at Hydro-Gear in Sullivan, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and Deputies, Dispatch, Sullivan Police Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District, Bethany Police Department, Bethany Fire Department, Lovington Police Department, local EMA CECOM, and Bethany EMS and Sullivan High School students as role-players, met in a training scenario of law enforcement, fire and EMS to coordinate a more unified response in an active shooter situation.
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•November 5, 2025•
by DM Williamee
With the holidays fast approaching, the protracted government shutdown (including SNAP benefits holds beginning November 1st as a result, unless Congress passes a budget by then), increased utility costs, and many already living on the precipice of a paycheck-to-paycheck existence, the Illinois Department of Human Services has published a page of helpful websites to direct those in need to their area Foodbanks.
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•November 5, 2025•
by DM Williamee
On Saturday, November 1st, the First Christian Church of Sullivan’s parking lot was packed (as were its hallways and other spaces) with Christmas shoppers and Christmas cheer. From authors, bakers, craft-makers, and coordinators, the scent and spirit of the holiday season filled the air. Delectable delights of all types, arts and crafts from creatively pragmatic to beautiful, left all in attendance hovering over tables and shelves, checking their lists, and anticipating Christmas the day after Halloween.
by Sharon Barricklow
Attendees at Sullivan City Council meetings will have new rules to follow for the public comment period after the council passed a new ordinance on October 27.
The new ordinance will limit individual comments to three minutes each and the total public comment period will be limited to 30 minutes. The rule came after several of the last city council meetings had public comment periods that lasted more than an hour and involved multiple people speaking at multiple times. Mayor Mike Mossman, who has been frustrated by the lengthy period of public comment, said he hoped the new rule would help the council stay on track in doing city business.
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•November 5, 2025•
by Nevaeh Wilson
Sullivan High School will host its annual Veterans’ Day celebration on Monday, November 11th, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at Sullivan High School, 110 W. Magill Street. The event will begin with a brunch for veterans from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a school assembly in the Middle School Gymnasium that will conclude around 11:15 a.m.
This special event is held each year to honor and thank our local veterans for their service. There is no charge to attend, and all veterans and community members are encouraged to join us. The celebration will follow the Elementary School’s Veterans Day program, continuing our tradition of recognizing those who have served.
Highlights of the assembly include: performances of branch songs by the Middle School Choir and Singers Jr., a reading of the winning Veterans Writing Contest entry, musical performances by the Sullivan Singers and Sullivan Band, a special speech from fellow veteran Daniel Allen, a performance of TAPS, and more.
The entire community is invited to attend and show appreciation for our veterans. For questions about the assembly, please contact Nevaeh Wilson at 2026nwilson@sullivan.k12.il.us. To RSVP for the brunch, please email Jennifer Voegel at voegelj@sullivan.k12.il.us.