The Busy Woman’s Guide: Just because you can manage it doesn’t mean you should

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•August 19, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Isn’t it amazing how quickly we can adjust to darkness? I notice this most nights when I go to bed early. My husband graciously takes care of the last-minute tasks like locking the doors, turning off lights and making sure everything is settled while I crawl into bed and enjoy the rare gift of quiet. As the night goes on, and let’s be honest, in midlife that can mean getting out of bed more than once, something interesting happens. By the second trip across the bedroom, I don’t even bother turning on a light. … Read More

4-H Livestock Show results

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•August 19, 2026• The 2026 4-H livestock shows were held at the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair in Arthur on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29. Thirty Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members participated in showing their animals on both evenings at the fair.  Poultry Show Results Poultry Champions: Grand Champion Female Poultry Brently Carnahan, Reserve Grand Champion Female Poultry Lilly Wince, Grand Champion Male Poultry Juliana Holmes, Reserve Grand Champion Male Poultry Lilly Wince, Grand Champion Dozen Eggs Lela Prosser Poultry Showmanship Age 8-11: Grand Champion Showman Juliana Holmes, Reserve Grand Champion Showman Lilly Wince Age 12-14: Grand Champion Showma: Roxi Clark … Read More

A Look Back…8-19-2026

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1966 Engineers from Homer L. Chastain and Associates were in the county to conduct a survey of potential fallout shelters for the Moultrie County Civic Defense Unit. The buildings surveyed were St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, the Christian Church and the Methodist Church, all in Lovington; Cadwell school in Cadwell; the Masonic Temple, Civic Center, Methodist Church and Christian Church, in Sullivan; the Methodist and Christian churches both in Gays; the St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church in Dalton City and the Bethany Manufacturing Company and the new part of the high school in Bethany. Senator Paul H. Douglas, Democratic candidate … Read More

Warrior Wheels Run returns to Moultrie County

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•August 19, 2026• by Jamie Crosier A line of Jeeps will once again travel through several Moultrie County communities this September, raising money to help veterans facing unexpected needs while inviting the public to take part in a day of community support. The second annual Warrior Wheels Run, organized by Jeeps of Moultrie County and Surrounding Areas, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12. Registration begins at 10 a.m. at the Sullivan VFW, with participants departing at noon. All vehicles are welcome to join the ride, although Jeeps will lead the route. The event was created last year after organizer Ed Briscoe … Read More

Dave Cole to retire after 23 years leading Moultrie County Counseling Center

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•August 19, 2026• by Jamie Crosier When Dave Cole began as executive director of Moultrie County Counseling Center in March 2003, the agency was serving about 100 clients a year and operating from the basement of the Fields/Wright Medical building. More than 23 years later, Cole is preparing to retire from the leadership position of an organization that served 447 clients during its most recent fiscal year and has grown from four counselors and therapists to nine. … Read More

Scams workshop

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•August 19, 2026• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a workshop introducing Social Media, Communication, Sweetheart & Texting Scams on Wednesday, August 26th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Shelby County Senior Center, 325 E. North 9th, Shelbyville, IL. The presenter is Heather Calcara, Outreach Liaison, State of Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, SAIL Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 217-876-8888, extension# 310. … Read More

Dine with a Doc® 

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•August 19, 2026• Looking for a little more energy, a little more encouragement and a good reason to get out of the house?  Senior Education Ministries, Inc. invites area seniors, veterans, caregivers and community members to pull up a chair for the next Dine with a Doc® program on Tuesday, September 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Moultrie County Senior Center in Sullivan.  This free community gathering offers much more than lunch. It is an opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet new neighbors, share a few laughs and hear practical information that may help guests feel better, … Read More