Sullivan’s ‘Guns and Hoses’ softball fundraiser knocked it “outta the park”

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•July 23, 2025• by DM Williamee Photos by DM Williamee and R.R. Best Braving predicted thunderstorms and high temperatures as well as humidity, this past Sunday the first responders of Moultrie County came together to play a “Guns vs. Hoses” softball game in Wyman Park. This game was held to raise money for school supplies and other needs for students in the Sullivan, Bethany, and Lovington school districts. In addition to the game, there were bounce houses and pre-game events for the kids (and kids at heart), and food and beverages for the fans. The planned finale, a fireworks show … Read More

Local annual charity golf outing

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•July 23, 2025• The 16th Annual George A. Sentel #764 golf outing will be held on Saturday, August 23rd at Timberlake Golf Course, just outside of Sullivan. This is a 4-person best ball scramble. Proceeds from this event go to the George A. Sentel #764 Scholarship Fund, which awards scholarships to graduating seniors from Sullivan and Okaw Valley schools, as well as other local charities. Prizes will be awarded for the first-place team, longest drive, longest putt, and closest to the pin.  Entry fee of $60.00 per golfer (or $240.00 per team) covers greens fee, cart, and a meal. Registration … Read More

Personal assistant training

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•July 23, 2025• Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant. The training will be held in Sullivan on Tuesday, August 12, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street. Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation program. Those who complete the training will have their names added to both the SAIL referral list and … Read More

SHS hosts U of I coach for VB camp

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•July 16, 2025• Submitted Photo submitted 1st row L to R: Hannah Taylor, Rhesa Isaacs, Emme Jiannoni, Mya Dyer, Miracle Wilson, Reagan McKinney, Maddy Anderson, Cali Szabo, Savanna Dendy, and Adi Cruitt. 2nd Row: Addie Patterson, Emma Drake, Tenley Campbell, Kharli Kelly, Nevaeh Dovell, Ei-ley Poe, Mae Dawkins, Avery Renfro, Kiley Grooms, Aeralyn Thrasher, and Elin Watkins. Back row L to R: Grad Asst Coach Will Padgett, U of I MB Ashlyn Philpot, U of I MB Kayla Burbage, Kaylee Smith, Maddy Walters, Kenzie Mercer, Paityn Strauf, Gabby Rubush, Grace Crothers, Lyla Wright, Kate Bushue, Piper Conlin, Lillian Hood, Karson … Read More

Connect with the natural world, join Prairie’s Edge Master Naturalists

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•July 16, 2025• From urban parks to the Shawnee Forest, University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalist volunteers serve as environmental stewards in their communities.  Protect and support Illinois’ natural areas and resources by signing up for Master Naturalist training starting August 12. Illinois Extension is now accepting applications for the fall volunteer training at Douglas-Hart Nature Center.  … Read More

Habitat for Humanity holds ground-breaking ceremony

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•July 16, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee by DM Williamee Despite a breakout drizzle, Gary Smith led other volunteers with Habitat for Humanity in a groundbreaking ceremony and on Sunday, July 13th. With a foundation laid and ready for building, those who gathered prayed, read scripture, a litany, and a benediction. The building caravan, consisting of 10 couples, has arrived and is eager to get started. Four local SHS students have participated to date, getting the floor joists installed. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and … Read More

The Dementia Friendly Summer Series

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•July 16, 2025• by Angie Hogan Moultrie County Health Department Dementia Friendly Moultrie County invites the community to participate in its Dementia Friendly Summer Series. This free three-part series is designed for caregivers, healthcare providers, family members, concerned neighbors, or anyone interested in learning more about this topic. Participants will hear from experienced professionals and can ask questions in a welcoming and accessible environment. Each session will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, located at 2 West Water Street in Sullivan. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…..67

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Finding Old Trails •July 16, 2025• by Janet Roney My hobby within my hobby of local history is finding old pioneer trails. I have told you about three ancient trails that passed through our county…the French Kaskaskia-Detroit fur trail, the Shelbyville-Vandalia Road, and the Charleston Road. There are more. Their routes are not neatly drawn out on a map or atlas, so it has taken research to locate them.  Here’s how I identify old trails. Most country roads in central Illinois follow the grid of square mile sections that Thomas Jefferson set up over 250 years ago, going due north/south … Read More

Illinois Treasury returning record number of checks to Illinoisans

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No claim needed; simply cash the check •July 16, 2025• This summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who will receive money they didn’t even know they had from the state’s missing money program, and the only thing they must do is cash the check. The checks are part of the latest round of the Enhanced Money Match program, which takes the “claim” out of unclaimed property. Treasurer Frerichs’ office helps get the check in the mail by leveraging technology to return money to individuals through I-CASH, the state’s unclaimed property initiative. … Read More