Sullivan’s Brynna Sentel Swims in National Championships

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•March 13, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor In her freshman year on the Franklin women’s swimming and diving team, Brynna Sentel was one second away in the 100-yard backstroke from qualifying to the NCAA Division III Swimming and Diving National Championships. Sentel, a Sullivan High School graduate, took that experience, as well as advice from her coaches, and channeled it into a new goal. “My goal this year was to make it in the 500 freestyle because all throughout last year I focused on that so much it seemed like something that was going to be more realistic … Read More

Sullivan Student is Top Ten State Essayist

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•March 13, 2019• Sullivan high school language and composition student Ally Elzy is a top ten state winner in the NPR “This I Believe” competition. According to NPR Illinois, “This I Believe” Illinois is an annual essay program for Illinois high school seniors, an expression of where their minds are as they prepare to enter the adult world. Starting as a five minute radio program hosted by Edward R. Murrow in 1951, “This I Believe” gave contributors the chance to write a short essay articulating what they believe. Since then, the idea has been adopted by NPR Illinois.” … Read More

Lovington Board Sets Easter Egg Hunt

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•March 13, 2019• Lovington Village Board met Feb 11 in regular session and Feb. 21 for a special board meeting. At the 6 p.m. special meeting president Roger Walker and trustees Doug Smith, Brenda Wood, Pam Anklam, Dennis Garmon, Gary Clem and clerk Alma Fair attended. Following a one hour executive session, Anklam made a motion to lay off one full time city employee, citing lack of work and budgetary concerns. Vote was unanimous. … Read More

Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•March 13, 2019• By Ted Walk Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300 Sullivan High School has recently enjoyed several successes in the area of academic contests. Our scholastic bowl team placed 2nd in the Central Illinois Conference this year. They also won the Scholastic Bowl Regional Competition and advanced to the Sectional contest. … Read More

Obituaries 3-13-2019: Hal Harshman

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Hal Harshman Hal R. Harshman, 85, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:44 p.m. Monday March 4, 2019 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services were at 11 a.m. Sunday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Mobile Home Tax Bills Mailed in March

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•March 13, 2019• Moultrie County 2019 Mobile Home Privilege Tax bills will be mailed March 15 and are due May 15, 2019. Taxes may be mailed to Moultrie County Collector, 10 South Main, Suite 10, Sullivan, IL 61951. Taxes may also be paid at all Moultrie County Banks: Scott State Bank Bethany/Dalton City/Sullivan, State Bank of Arthur a Division of Morton Community Bank, Arthur Community Bank, First National Bank of Arthur, First Community Bank of Moultrie County in Sullivan and Lovington and First Mid-Illinois Bank Sullivan. … Read More

Five from Sullivan All-Conference CIC

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•March 13, 2019• The Central Illinois Conference announced its girls’ 2018-19 all-conference teams last week. Sullivan packed the teams with five players, more than any other team in the CIC. Senior Esther Miller was a unanimous choice for all-conference first team honors. … Read More

Obituaries 3-13-2019: Chester Betzer

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Chester Betzer Chester R. Betzer, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:16 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life Services were at 11 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Burial will be at a later date. … Read More

Community Discusses OBO’s The Running Dream

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•March 13, 2019• The Running Dream discussion drew more than 100 people to the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan March 7. The latest One Book One Sullivan read by Wendelin VanDraanen was chosen from a list of second place books from previous years, OBOS coordinator Rikki Ray explained. During the summer selection process 29 students with five staff members comprise the Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award Steering Committee when 20 books are reviewed and discussed to determine the best one for students and community. “We had some members who were very passionate about their books,” Ray said, noting … Read More