No Cruisin the Cornfields
•July 19, 2017• The Sullivan Area Arts Bicycle tour: Cruisin the Cornfields had been cancelled due to road work on the course. The event was originally planned for August 12 starting from Wyman Park. … Read More
A Red Apple Day for Lt. Gov. Sanguinetti
•July 19, 2017• Illinois Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti visited with local officials at the Red Apple Restaurant in Sullivan Thursday, July 14. Charged with reporting rural issues to Governor Bruce Rauner, Lt Gov. Sanguinetti listened to Moultrie County officials in the morning while planning to visit agriculture sites in Iroquois County later in the day. Sullivan mayor Ann Short expressed concern over the tax increase approved by the state, which leaves the city receiving 2% less revenue. “Less is less,” Sanuinetti said, noting there are consequences of the new budget. “The governor’s approach includes property tax relief, workman’s comp reform … Read More
Sullivan’s Second Clean Up Day
•July 19, 2017• The city of Sullivan second clean up day is July 22 as City Clean Up Days ends. The location of a citizen’s residence determines which day their items will be collected. Those living south of Harrison Street will be serviced Saturday, July 22. Those not living in the corporate city limits are not eligible to participate in the clean up day; therefore, any items set out will not be picked up. Items must be on the curb by 7 a.m. Items not accepted for City Wide Clean Up pickup include but are not limited to include tires … Read More
Pullen Promoted to Sullivan Community President With First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
•July 19, 2017• First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust recently announced that Brad Pullen has been promoted to Community President for the First Mid banking center in Sullivan. Pullen will be responsible for branch lending with particular emphasis on commercial and ag relationships in Sullivan and surrounding markets. “I’m extremely pleased to have Brad assume the role of Sullivan Community President”, said Larry Stenger, First Mid Sullivan Regional Senior Vice President. “He has 14 years of invaluable experience and a track record of quality lending advice to customers in our Arcola and Tuscola markets. Brad is relocating to the Sullivan area … Read More
Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair General Show Grand Champions
•July 19, 2017• Aerospace – Coady Kerner, Country Clovers, Tuscola Animal Science – Alexis Gee, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Allenville Bicyles – Hunter Readnour, Moultrie County Longhorns, Westervelt Child Development – Hannah Carter, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur Citizenship – Christian Hopper, Moultrie County Longhorns, Sullivan Clothing & Textiles –Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Longhorns, Sullivan Crops- John Voyles, Moultrie County Shining Star, Sullivan … Read More
Eagle Creek State Park Will F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay
•July 19, 2017• The F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay 5K run/walk is Saturday, August 12 with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. and race time at 8 a.m. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Menus 7-19-2017
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, July 24 – Cinnamon applesauce, Ritz crackers, milk Tuesday, July 25 – Coffee cake, peach juice, milk Wednesday, July 26 – Poptarts, peach juice, milk Thursday, July 27 – Pancakes, peach juice, milk Friday, July 28 – Tater tot breakfast casserole, toast, milk Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, July 24 – Macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk Tuesday, July 25 – Chicken and cheese quesadilla, lettuce salad, peaches, milk Wednesday, July 26 – Hamburger horseshoe, french fries, mandarin oranges, milk Thursday, July 27 – Chicken nuggets, cheesy broccoli, pineapple, bread & butter, milk Friday, … Read More
Obituaries 7-19-2017: Patricia Hodge
Patricia Hodge Patricia L. Hodge, 78, of Decatur died at 2:24 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 in her residence. A service to celebrate her life was at 10 a.m. July 18 in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion with burial in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. … Read More
Sports Briefs
•July 19, 2017• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond sports was ranked No. 4 in overall girls’ programs by the News-Gazette last week. The judges used a formula which combines volleyball, basketball, and softball wins together. State champion Logan Hall (Class 1A 3,200 meter run) was listed on the 10-member all-interview team, and Kenli Nettles was listed as one of 10 fantastic freshmen in an area that includes Urbana, St. Joseph-Ogden, Champaign Central and Centennial, and Tolono Unity and Danville, just to name a few. A-L-A-H boys’ and girls’ sports programs ranked 10th overall. … Read More