City Council changes meeting dates

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•August 21, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow Sullivan City Council meetings are moving from the first and third Thursdays to the second and fourth Thursday after a vote Thursday night by the council. Mayor Mike Mossman said changing the meeting dates will give city employees more time to complete actions including getting the city’s bills ready for payment by council vote. “It will just make everything go more smoothly,” he said. The meeting date change came as part of a series of actions the council took after an audit revealed what Mossman called “significant deficiencies in internal controls.” The council has … Read More

Bethany’s Kate Jeffers graduates

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•August 21, 2024• Bethany resident Kate Jeffers celebrated a major academic milestone on May 12, 2024, graduating from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences. Kate was honored with the distinction of Highest Honors and was a consistent presence on the Dean’s List during her four years at Illinois. In addition to her degree, Kate earned a minor in Disability Studies, which she pursued while studying abroad at University College Dublin in Ireland. Her international experience enriched her academic journey and broadened her perspective on global approaches to disability and speech sciences. … Read More

Blood Drive

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•August 21, 2024• The Sullivan American legion will be hosting an honor blood drive for Jodi Phelps. There will be door prizes at the event and snacks provided, donations of door prizes and snacks can also be made. For more information on what the blood drive needs for donations visit Honor Blood Drive for Jodi Phelps on Facebook events or call the Legion at (217)728-4612. … Read More

Microchip clinic

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•August 21, 2024• The Village of Lovington will be hosting a PAWS Microchip clinic on Sunday, September 15th from 1-2:30 in the afternoon at the Lovington Fire House located at 120 South County Street. The base fee for a microchip is $15, cats and dogs are welcome however dogs must be leashed and cats must be crated in a carrier. Registration for the clinic is now open and can be found at https://forms.gle/A36ALMmD31D2HWq29. This clinic is not area specific, any and all are welcome to register. For more information on PAWS or the Microchip clinic email PAWS at moultriecountypaws@gmail.com. … Read More

Senior Peace Meal

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•August 21, 2024• For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. August 26 – Grilled Chicken, Breast, Black Eye Pea Salad, Green Beans, Fruit, Bun August 27 – Goulash, Buttered Hominy, Seasoned Greens, Chunky Applesauce August 28 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Peaches, Cornbread, Kitchen Choice Dessert August 29 – Taco Salad with Beans and Tomatoes, Fruit, Chips, Salsa, Kitchen Choice Dessert August 30 – Breaded Fish, German Potato Salad, Corn, Watermelon, Bun … Read More

SBL Hospice Binga set for Sept. 3

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•August 21, 2024• The Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation will host its 17th annual SBL Hospice Binga on Tuesday, September 3, at the Mattoon Eagles Club, 1917 Oak Avenue. Net proceeds support an  endowment for SBL Willow Breeze Hospice House. … Read More

Sweet school spirits

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•August 21, 2024• Sullivan School Districts officially welcomed students back through school doors within the second week of August, however the beloved specialty drink vender SweeTea’z just had to sweeten to deal for those incoming pupils. Wednesday, August 14th SweeTea’z set up shop right on the corner of route 121 and 32 to welcome back students, faculty and parents to this sweetening school year. The vender created 3 special flavored drinks for the school district. … Read More

Did you know?

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•August 21, 2024• Pickleball is an American original. The popularity of pickleball has risen sharply in recent years, and a recent report from the Association of Pickleball Professionals indicated more than 36 million people played the sport across the United States in 2022. But pickleball is much older than its recent participation boom suggests. According to USA Pickleball, the sport is the brainchild of U.S. congressman Joel Pritchard and businessman Bill Bell. In 1965, Prichard and Bell arrived at the former’s home on Bainbridge Island in Washington to find their families lounging around. Pritchard’s property had an old badminton court, … Read More

Broomcorn Festival dates announced

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•August 21, 2024• The Broomcorn festival, named after the common crop introduced to the united states in the early 1700s, is a deep and traditionally connected festival celebrating the harvest and all the good that comes with it. Arguably Illinois most widely appreciated and accepted festival across the state even the nation. The Broomcorn Festival in Arcola support three full days of endless fun for all ages, shopping, games, competitions and food all within walking distance. Venders consisting of fair food and home made amish delicacies line the streets and fill the sidewalks with hungry guests while parades, tractor pulls … Read More

Unlimited Annual Toy runs are announced

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•August 21, 2024• The Village of  Lovingtons Sparrows Unlimited announced the return of the Annual Toy Run, in which all types of vehicles are welcome and the fee for the event is just a toy, on Saturday, September 28. Sign up for the run is at the Lovington American Legion, the theme this year is 70’s, prizes will be rewarded. Stops on the run will be announce the day of the run. … Read More