•June 1, 2016• The softball all conference first team from Okaw Valley -LOVC northwest conference includes Natalie Jeffers at catcher, Maddie Perrine at pitcher, Grace Harlin, an infielder and Madison Vogel, an outfielder. Jessica Robinson and Paige Robinson, both outfielders, were named to the second team. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Thanks to those who gave their lives fighting for America. It was the expression of Taps as Memorial Day Services ended at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan on Sunday morning. American Legion Post #68 Honor Guard, Auxiliary and Lincoln Trails Council Boy Scouts marched from the Moultrie County Courthouse to the cemetery with Sullivan Police Dept. escort. Sullivan High School band, directed by Brock Feece opened the 8 a.m. ceremony with the Star Spangled Banner. Rita Florey, founder of the present day Sullivan’s Memorial Celebration emphasized those who stepped forward to serve, didn’t do it for glory, but … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Strasburg’s Strawberry Fest and the Strasburg Farmers Market kick off Thursday, June 2 from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Strasburg Community Center. The Strasburg Farmers Market will be open Thursdays 4:30-6 p.m. June-August in the Community Center parking lot. To sign up as a vendor, contact Patsy Lenz at 217-644-2667. For more information visit the “Strasburg, Illinois Farmer’s Market” Facebook page. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust was named 2015 Central/Southern Illinois Community Lender of the Year Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration at their summit and awards conference May 9. This award is presented to the community bank with the best overall performance record for lending to small businesses in Illinois. Eric McRae, Executive Vice President and Senior Lender for the company stated, “First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust is committed to the economic growth of the communities we serve. Small businesses are the engines that power our local economy. First Mid is honored to receive recognition from … Read More
•June 1, 2016• The Bethany United Methodist Church is bringing the baking contest and auction back to the Bethany Celebration Saturday, June 25. Area bakers are encouraged to get out their favorite recipes with prize winners auctioned at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 25. More information on categories and prizes will be distributed soon. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• Sullivan High School music teacher from 1991-96 William Cole retired from Cloverdale Ind. Middle School after 37 years of teaching. He spent his career teaching music, choir, and band in Indiana and Illinois. Cole arrived in Sullivan in 1991 from Richland High School in Olney. In 1996 Bill, his wife Janelle, son Alex and daughter Janessa moved to Cloverdale to be closer to family. He spent the past 20 years in Cloverdale schools and was named Educator of the Year in 2016. Cards may be sent to him at 53 Logan Court, Cloverdale, IN 46120. … Read More
Hyllis Thomas Memorial services for Hyllis E. Thomas, 91, of Decatur were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. She died at 9:36 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. She was born Nov. 14, 1924 in Findlay, a daughter of Russell James and Bertha May Fuqua Woolen. A retired nurse, she attended Mound Road Christian Cross. … Read More
•June 1, 2016• For the past 11 years the Lincoln Trails Council BSA and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources have worked together on the Wolf Creek Rendezvous. Some 400 people gathered at Wolf Creek State Park over the May 21 weekend for the annual IDNR Links to the Future and LTC Boy Scouts of America Spring Rendezvous. “We (LTC BSA)have worked together with IDNR to put this event on every year,” LTC volunteer Melanie Byers said, noting only one year was cancelled because storms had downed trees. “Our goal is to get kids outside and to learn about all … Read More
•June 1, 2016• With warmer weather arriving and grills lighting up all across Illinois, the Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds residents to take proactive measures to keep their summer barbecues safe and fun for all involved. According to the National Fire Protection Association, between 2009 and 2013, US fire departments responded to an average of 8,900 grill-related fires per year, which caused an annual average of ten civilian deaths, 160 civilian injuries and $118 million in direct property damage. Grill usage peaks in the summer months, so it is not surprising that nearly 60% of grill fires nationwide … Read More
•June 1, 2016• This year’s Summer Reading theme is: “Read for the Win!” Everyone is encouraged to participate in reading, from preschoolers to adults. Registration for Summer Reading begins June 6 at the library. Programming for ages K-6th grades begins with a “Bike Safety Rodeo” 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday, June 16 and will meet for five weeks. There will be one prize drawing for four Little Theatre on the Square tickets. Winner must be present to earn the win. The final party is July 14. Check the calendar for more program details. A representative of the Moultrie County Health Dept. will … Read More