Kirby garners IMUA scholarship

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•July 9, 2025• Photo submitted The photo from L-R includes: IMUA’s Ellen Woehrmann, scholarship recipient Katilyn Kirby, and Electric Commissioner Mike Kirk. Katilyn Kirby, a graduate of Sullivan High School, was awarded the 2025 Illinois Municipal Utilities Association (IMUA) Scholarship on Monday, June 23rd, at the regular meeting of the City of Sullivan Council. Kirby is one of 70 seniors who applied and submitted an essay in hopes of winning this year’s award of $2,500. … Read More

Discover reliable health insights in the ‘Summer Self-Care’ series

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•July 9, 2025• By Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension Technology has improved access to health information, but the spread of misinformation online poses serious risks. To address this, researchers, educators, and communities must work together to ensure people get accurate, evidence-based guidance. The University of Illinois, along with the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, and in collaboration with Illinois Extension, has developed the Summer Self-Care 2025 webinar series. This series is part of the Community Seminar Series, and it provides an opportunity for the community to learn about current health research, find reliable sources of health information, and … Read More

A Look Back…7-9-2025

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2015 2015’s “Miss Moultrie-Douglas” royalty included Jr. Miss Mo-Do Kali Pierce of Tuscola, Little Miss Mo-Do Paislee Lorenzen of Newman, and Miss Mo-Do Gabrielle Uphoff of Sullivan. Amy Monroe of Bethany received her Grand Champion award from Hunter Dyer, Moultrie-Douglas Jr. Leader President.  Some of the 4th of July activity winners were: Watermelon eating contest – Ages 0-4 – 1st place Caysen Dyer, Sullivan; 2nd place Carsen Ragsdale, Sullivan; 3rd place Easton Wickline, Sullivan. Ages 5-7 – 1st place Marshall Robinson, Sullivan; 2nd place Carigon Cole, Sullivan; 3rd place Angelina Lee, Decatur. Ages 8-10 – 1st places Maddy Probus, Sullivan; … Read More

Assistance with school supplies

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•July 9, 2025• The Moultrie County Outreach – CEFS – is offering school supply assistance to those in need. If your family could use a little extra support getting ready for the new school year, they are there to help. The deadline to apply is July 31st, and the pick-up date is August 8th, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Moultrie County Outreach Office, located at 114 E Harrison Street in Sullivan. … Read More

“Relatives Raising Children” program

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Mid-Illinois Senior Services helping caregivers •July 9, 2025• In Illinois, it’s estimated that over 263,890 children under 18 live in homes headed by a relative, with more than 71,000 grandparents caring for their grandchildren. A significant portion of families in Illinois involve grandparents or other relatives raising children, with some estimates suggesting that over 85,000 children in Illinois are being raised by kin with no parent present. Numerous studies and data collected estimate a long-term upward trend in grandparents taking on the role of primary caregiver for their grandchildren in Illinois, with numbers increasing dramatically over the past 25 years. … Read More

Addison Stollard named Shuman Memorial Scholarship winner

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•July 9, 2025• Addison Stollard named Shuman Memorial Scholarship winner  Addison Stollard, of Sullivan, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Moultrie County Farm Bureau. Ms. Stollard is the daughter of Erik and Erica Stollard. She is a 2025 graduate of Sullivan High School and plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign this fall. Ms. Stollard plans to study agriculture with a concentration in agribusiness. … Read More

Findlay’s ‘Walleye Festival’ calendar of events

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•July 9, 2025• The saying that “good things come in small packages” holds for Findlay’s annual Walleye Festival. Pure pride in one small town provides a weekend full of fun for all at this family-friendly event. The schedule of events is as follows: On Friday, July 25th, the Festival opens at 4:00 p.m., with the Walleye tent opening with the Kids Zone opening as well at the Firehouse from 4:00 -8:00 p.m., and the American Legion Dinner held from 4:00 -8:00 p.m. From 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., the Fire Station Obstacle Course will be held at the Firehouse, and ‘Sound … Read More