Shoveling snow: health and safety tips

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Moultrie County Health Department How can we manage this wintertime responsibility safely? Chilly Midwest winters often bring snow and the task of clearing our driveways and sidewalks. Let’s consider the risks of this activity and how it impacts our well-being. We’ll also identify some practical ways to reduce these risks and help keep you safe this winter. Who Is Most Susceptible to Health and Safety Risks? Senior adults. As we age, our balance and coordination decline, increasing the likelihood of falls. Reduced bone density and muscle mass also mean a greater chance of fractures, strains, and sprains. Senior adults are also … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……..95

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Comets and “Cousin” Tecumseh (continued)•February 4, 2026• by Janet Roney Previously, I told you about the famous Shawnee Indian leader, Tecumseh, who attempted to unify the Indian tribes in a confederation to fight the advance of white settlers into the Northwest Territory, which the tribes claimed as their land. In September 1811, while Tecumseh was trying to enlist the Creeks and other southern tribes in his cause, a comet appeared in the night sky. His brother, who called himself The Prophet, convinced Tecumseh’s forces that it was a sign that the Great Spirit had made them immune to white men’s … Read More

Obituaries 2-4-2026: Betty Bushert

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Betty Bushert Betty E. Bushert passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Bethel Oaks Assisted Living Center in Viroqua, WI at the age of 101. She was born on December 30, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and Cecelia (Shively) Lehman of Sullivan, Illinois. She had two brothers, Sam and Don and one sister, Kathleen. She graduated from Sullivan High School in Sullivan, IL in 1943.  … Read More

A Look Back…2-4-2026

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2016 One Town, One Million Dreams initiative for Sullivan was presented to 120 Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development luncheon guests, January 29th. Executive Director Stephany McMahon addressed the crowd in the First United Methodist Church banquet hall, explaining SCED’s new initiative. “We hope to inspire each of you to brainstorm what dreams you have…” McMahon challenged the group. “By sharing our dreams, we hope to nurture many to fruition in 2016.” The 2016 Sullivan School District Spelling Bee was held on Wednesday, January 27th, in the Sullivan High School Commons. Students in grades 4-8 earned the privilege of representing their … Read More