Letters to the Editor To the Editor, I applaud our City Council and our mayor for trying to deal with unhappy folks. I have always said, “Different strokes for different folks.” This holds true in life. People, please use good judgment when it has to do with animals. They are a good choice if you love them. … Read More
•October 8, 2025• Joining advocates, residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities, facility staff, and others across the country, the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) will honor the individual rights of long-term care residents by celebrating Residents’ Rights Month this October. Designated by the National Consumer Voice for Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice), Residents’ Rights Month highlights residents living in all long-term care settings, as well as gives special recognition to the work of the individuals who help assure their dignity, privacy, and other basic human rights are maintained. “The Older Americans Act mandates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman … Read More
Steven Durbin Stephen R. “Steve” Durbin, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:18 a.m. Sunday, October 5, 2025, in Aspen Creek of Sullivan. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2025, at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, Illinois 61951. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More
Lorajean Evans Lorajean Evans, 86, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Friday October 3, 2025 in Heritage Woods of Sullivan. … Read More
2015 There is more to Habitat for Humanity in Sullivan than building homes, even though they are nearing the completion of the 26th house in Moultrie County. While Habitat Care-A-Vanners from all over the country spend two-week stints volunteering labor on the latest home, Sullivan has gone above and beyond most communities by providing a place for volunteers to park their campers and daily meals coordinated by the Sullivan Area Ministerial Alliance. Sullivan FFA placed second in the Sullivan Soils Invitational contest, missing first by one point. Austin Schmohe, Jon Gavinq, Brodie Scribner, Bryce King, Hailie Britton, and Devan Tull … Read More
•October 8, 2025• by DM WIlliamee As the leaves begin to turn color and fall, crops are being harvested, and homes are being buttoned down in (great) anticipation of cooler temps, it’s time to appreciate an institution that has been around longer than home internet: National Newspaper Week (NNW), which is celebrated and observed October 5th through 11th. Established in 1940, this week serves as a reminder of the vital role newspapers play in both our local communities and society, regardless of size or location. Newspapers are much like a good cup of coffee on a Monday morning – essential, … Read More
•October 8, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee Pictured is Skylar Miller, who organized and led the Recovery Walk. by DM Williamee On Saturday, September 27th in Sullivan’s Wyman Park, ROSC held their “Step into Purple” recovery walk to celebrate National Recovery Month and to remember those who lost their battle with addiction, those still fighting for their recovery, and those celebrating their recovery, as well as the recovery of friends and loved ones. Participants walked around the pond and bridges at the park while sharing their stories and their reasons for participation. The atmosphere overall was hopeful and upbeat, with … Read More
•October 8, 2025• Every Monday in October, Kandis will be at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, leading her informative yet informal recovery conversations from 11:00 a.m. until noon. For more information, contact Kandis Mills, Recovery Navigator, at KandisM@hourhouserecovery.org or call (217) 549-6751. … Read More
•October 8, 2025• The Okaw Valley High School Student Council will be hosting the upcoming Homecoming Parade on October 17th at 1:00 pm. All local and surrounding businesses and social club entries are welcome to participate. No registration is required. Parade lineup is at 12:15 at the high school in Bethany, and the theme is “Hollywood Movie Premiere”. … Read More
•October 8, 2025• SAIL (Soyland Access to Independent Living) is having a ‘Health Screening and Testing Fair’ on Friday, October 10th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Shelby County Senior Center located at 325 E. North 9th Street in Shelbyville. This event is open to the public. The fair will provide various types of testing such as balance testing, eye pressure testing, pulse oximetry, and blood pressure testing, etc. Different screenings are available for depression screening, indicators of substance abuse screening, Narcan screening, and sleep apnea screening. The fair also offers flu shots and Pneumonia shots. The Shelby County … Read More