Growth comes at a cost for City Council

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•August 6, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow An ambitious plan to add 100 new housing units in ten years to Sullivan is coming along ahead of schedule, but at an added cost to the city’s utilities. During an extended discussion about economic development, the council discussed the costs of additional electric, water, and gas meters for new construction. “Lots of communities our size and bigger would like to have what we have,’ said Mayor Mike Mossman.  … Read More

Primary Election candidate petitions available

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•July 30, 2025• Nominating petitions for candidates planning to run in the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election will be available in Moultrie County Clerk Linda Qualls’ office beginning Tuesday, August 5, 2025. This is also the first day to circulate nomination documents for candidates of established political parties and independent candidates.   Monday, October 27, 2025, through Monday, November 3, 2025, candidates can file original nomination documents with the County Clerk’s Office. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the last day of filing, November 3, 2025, office hours will be extended to 5:00 … Read More

MISS Peace Meal Menu 

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•July 30, 2025• Peace Meal helps boost the nutritional health of older adults by providing healthy pre-cooked meals, conducting nutrition assessments and education, and sharing food safety instructions. 1 – Marinated pork loins, mashed sweet potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, broccoli salad, and roll/bread 4 – Pork burger/bun, German potato salad, baked beans, and fruit. 5 – Ham and beans, copper carrots, pineapple, cornbread, and dessert. 6 – Meatloaf, sour cream/chive mashed potatoes, carrots, tomato salad, and roll. 7 – Chicken salad sandwich, tomato basil soup, tangy coleslaw, and fruit dessert. … Read More

August programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•July 30, 2025• 1st – Kids Craft Time from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a rolled paper apple craft.  4th & 18th – Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us.  5th – Story Time from 10:00-10:30 a.m. & 3:00-3:30 p.m. 11th – Adult Craft Club from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and join us for the fun. 12th – Tyke Time from … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……69

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The Green Hand Bridge by Janet Roney Yes, our family really did hike to Mattoon to see a movie…and to explore and share stories about the old Charleston Road along the way. I assure you, dear readers, I do not invent or rewrite history, but if you doubt the veracity of my stories, you are not the first. Two of my dearest and nearest blood relatives, J. and P., didn’t believe a 1700s French fur trade trail passed through the county about a half mile from our home until I showed them the sunken road coming up from Nelson Ford and … Read More

Heart of Illinois Foundation donates 1K of school supplies in Sullivan 

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•July 30, 2025• They say the heart of every community beats strongest in its schools, but in Moultrie County, it’s clear that first responders are a vital part of that heartbeat, too. On July 20th, on behalf of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation, (HICF) Grant Wade, philanthropic advisor, delivered a truckload (over $1,000 worth) of school supplies to support Moultrie County’s dedicated first responders in their first school supply drive at their Moultrie County First Responders ballgame Fundraiser, “Guns n’ Hoses’. This generous contribution reflects our commitment to investing in the well-being of our local children and families, especially … Read More

Windsor bake sale fundraiser

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•July 30, 2025• The Windsor 5th and 6th grade classes will be holding a bake sale on August 15th at the Windsor Harvest Picnic from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to fund their end-of-year field trip. Prices for baked treats are by donation only. A little goes a long way. … Read More

37th annual Findlay Walleye Festival

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Photos DM Williamee Locals and non-locals alike gathered in Findlay on Friday, July 25th, and Saturday, the 26th, to celebrate their 37th annual Walleye Festival. On offer were everything from a Kid Zone, beer tent, American Legion Dinner, vendors, food trucks, firehouse obstacle course, to a pedal pull, car show, live musical performances, tractor pull, and the parade, which drew a sizable crowd for the town of approximately 700 residents. There was something for everyone, and the atmosphere was one of very good cheer, despite the record-hot, humid weather experienced in the region the past two weeks. … Read More

Sullivan CUSD #300 2025/2026 school calendar

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•July 30, 2025• August 11th and 12th-Teachers Institute, no student attendance August 13th-First Day of Student Attendance, 1st through 5th grades August 14th- First Day of Student Attendance, Kindergarten August 15th-First Day of Student Attendance, Early Childhood/Project Help September 1st -Labor Day- NO SCHOOL September 11th-SES Open house (5:00-6:30 p.m.) and Book Fair (3:00-7:00 p.m.) September 26th-Homecoming, early dismissal at 2:20 p.m. … Read More