•June 21, 2017• The University of Illinois Extension Unit 19 Moultrie-Douglas 4-H is holding an intergenerational sewing workshop 9-11:30 a.m. July 8 at First Christian Church in Sullivan. The workshop is open to tailors of all ages. Those who have a sewing machine and the sewing basics may bring them, but there will be extras on hand. Contact Angie Welker for more information at 217-543-3755 or awelker@illinois.edu … Read More
Homer Hargrove, Jr. Homer Hargrove, Jr., 73, of Salem, Ill. died June 12, 2017 in Lovington in the care of his family. Graveside funeral services were at 2 p.m. June 16 in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Decatur with Glenn Hargrove officiating. A visitation was held 10-11:30 a.m. June 16 in Rankin Funeral Home in Salem. … Read More
•June 21, 2017• Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Moultrie County during the evening of June 17. The RSC was conducted on the Bruce-Findlay Road at Illinois Route 32 by District 10 Troopers, Sullivan Police Department and Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. … Read More
•June 21, 2017• Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan is having a cookout and bake sale at Sullivan, IGA 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Ribeyes, brats and pork chop sandwiches will be served hot off the grill. Proceeds go to the Creation Museum / Noah’s Ark Trip by Faith Lutheran Church. … Read More
•June 21, 2017• In his final budget hearing as superintendent of Sullivan schools Brad Tuttle reminded the board that the state’s budget problems continue to cause problems in education. “In spite of the state still lagging on categorical payments plus $216,000 in tax collection delayed until next year, the district is in good shape overall,” Tuttle told the board as he recapped funds that are challenged with the lack of state funds. … Read More
•June 21, 2017• Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Sullivan Clinic July 20. To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van call 1-800-639-5929. The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford, these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free. The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome. … Read More
Betty J. Wiseley Betty J. Wiseley, 82, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Mattoon Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Leo Trumper Leo “Trump” B. Trumper, 97, of Assumption died Sunday, June 11, 2017. Funeral Mass was held June 15 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Assumption. Burial with full military rites was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption handled arrangements. … Read More