A Look Back…7-2-2025

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2015 Benedictine University at Springfield announced its Dean’s Recognized List, which included part-time students who achieved a 3.5 grade point average or above. Making the list were Kari Marie Burnett of Lovington and Amanda J. Dickens-Montgomery of Sullivan. Lake Land College Spring graduates included, from Bethany: Gene-Austin Birch, AS, Bioscience Non-Teaching; Ashton Doty, AS, Elementary Education; Leah Oathout, AA, Art; Taylor Piper, AAS, Nursing; Tamra Sims, ALS. From Findlay: Katelyn Coleman, AAS, Early Childhood Care and Education; Slade Keller, AAS, IT-Network Administration.  … Read More

Utility concerns on Sullivan council agenda

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•July 2, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow Hot weather placed a strain on Sullivan City Utilities, commissioners learned at the Sullivan City Council meeting Monday night. Commissioner Mike Kirk said Ameren, the city’s energy supplier, had notified the city that they would be having planned outages, forcing the city to use its own electrical generating plant. Ordinarily, the city purchases power from Ameren. The outages are expected during overnight hours. “I’m afraid that’s going to be happening, happening and happening,” Kirk said. Mayor Mike Mossman said the city’s electrical plant staff had done a good job of preparing for the hot … Read More

Moultrie County man arrested on charges of child pornography

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Moultrie County Board member; Special Prosecutor assigned •July 2, 2025• by DM Williamee On Thursday, June 26, 2025, Scott L. Buxton, 58, of Bethany, was charged in Moultrie County for Possession of Child Pornography. Illinois State Police (ISP) received a CyberTip related to suspicious internet activity linked to a Gmail account. Upon further investigation, ISP connected the Gmail email account and associated IP address to Buxton. Within online accounts, multiple images depicting child pornography were discovered. ISP learned that Buxton and Tyler Scott, age 26, formerly of Dalton City, engaged in communications that included requests for and transmission of images … Read More

ETML hosts MC Ag: “This Little Piggy Went to the Library”

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Photo by DM Williamee A very delighted and giggly Edie Gibbons, 9, holds piglet ‘Rosie’ at the ETML “Ag in the Classroom” event. Summer Reading Fun with a Farming Twist •July 2, 2025• by Linda Henry On Wednesday the 18th the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library hosted the Moultrie County “Agriculture in the Classroom” Literacy Coordinator, Linda Henry, who provided a fun as well as educational workshop to a group of very excited children about pigs, bringing a small piglet with her which the children were allowed to pet and hold. With summer reading programs in full swing across Moultrie County, … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry in Windsor

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•July 2, 2025• On Thursday, August 7th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Windsor Grade School. Register by calling the Windsor Storm Library at (217) 459-2948 Mondays through Thursdays between 9:00 a.m. and noon, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Fridays from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Registration must be completed by July 31st at 12:00 p.m.  Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring on the distribution day. If you lose your number, you will need to provide identification.  Delivery truck space is limited and the … Read More

MCM Quarter Madness

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•July 2, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its July Quarter Auction on Wednesday, July 9th at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. The organization of the month is the Lovington Volunteer Fire Department. This group is made up of men and women who volunteer their time to help the community. The fire department donates to local organizations and schools. Their volunteers work hard to support and keep the community safe anytime, day or night. At the July Quarter Madness, vendors could include: Pampered Chef, Allie’s Gift & Garden, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, Jordan Essentials, Plunder, Avon, Scentsy, … Read More

Knee High by the 4th of July

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Photo by R.R. Best These Ladies of the 80’s are showing off their patriotic colors near the cornfield owned by Terry Warren. Featured is Christine Grohler, Angela Ernst, Lori Fultz, Sonya Best, Samantha Berner, Melanie Byers, and Bobbi Campbell. These ladies will be celebrating their 40th class reunion this homecoming weekend. … Read More

Bethany Celebration does not disappoint

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Great turnout despite record heat and humidity •June 25, 2025• This year’s “Bethany Celebration” on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st offered something for everyone of all ages. On Friday, after Opening Ceremonies, there was a “Touch a Truck” event, “Kids Craft Corner”, a Sullivan Dance Studio Showcase, and “Tot Rod Pulls”. Later, the Battle Creek Band entertained on the main stage, and the “Brushville Band” entertained in the beer tent. … Read More

Sullivan Splash Pad reopens

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Photo by DM WilliameeMany people, especially children, have been wondering when the Splash Pad at Wyman Park would reopen this summer. To everyone’s delight, it reopened on Friday the 20th, to the delight of many. This summer, the Splash Pad will be operating on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The splash pad will only be open on weekends during these hours, so plan your visit accordingly. … Read More