Sullivan High School Students Conduct Research at Booth Library in Charleston

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•April 6, 2016• Students from Sullivan High School visited Booth Library on the campus of Eastern Illinois University in Charleston March 29. The AP English students were conducting research for papers on social issues. The students took a tour of the library and were given a demonstration on finding resources both on the bookshelves and through the library’s online database. During the spring semester, Booth Library’s regular hours are 8 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 1 a.m. Sunday. For more information on the … Read More

EIU Fall Graduates

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•April 6, 2016• Eastern Illinois University graduated several students from this area at the end of the fall semester. Graduates include Nick W. Coleman of Arthur – Bachelor of Arts; Alicia R. Dickerson of Arthur – Bachelor of Science in Ed; Jennifer A. Ashley of Bethany – Master of Science; Nathan J. Scott of Bethany – Bachelor of Arts; Hannah M. Shay of Hammond – Bachelor of Science in Bus; Matthew R. Bates of Sullivan – Bachelor of Science; Hannah N. Neal of Sullivan – Bachelor of Arts; and Alexander J. Oakley of Sullivan – Bachelor of Science in Bus. … Read More

Beacon Looks For Outside Funding Sources

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•April 6, 2016• By Mike Brothers The Moultrie County Beacon’s annual benefit auction at the Otto Center in Arthur April 15 is more than a place to get the best fried pies and donuts anywhere; it has become a financial lifeline for the local non-profit agency. Located in Sullivan the Beacon is a community-based not for profit, offering a wide range of services to the developmentally disabled and mentally ill residents of the area. “We were resistant to outside fund-raising until the state got three months behind on funding,” executive director Susan Rauch said of the decision to follow up … Read More

Moultrie County Tentative Multiplier Announced

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•April 6, 2016• Moultrie County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Constance Beard, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law.  This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts).  If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. State law requires property … Read More

Obituaries 4-6-2016: Mary A. Hall

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Mary A. Hall Mary A. Hall, 85, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:17 a.m. Saturday April 2, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Celebration of Life services were at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  … Read More

National my Social Security Week

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•April 6, 2016• Carolyn W. Colvin, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, welcomes everyone to celebrate the third National my Social Security Week from April 4 through 13. Social Security will host numerous events and activities across the country to raise awareness about the benefits of establishing a my Social Security account. This secure, personalized account can be created at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount. “For more than 80 years, Social Security has been there through life’s journey. We are helping to secure today and tomorrow with information, tools and resources to meet our customers’ changing needs,” said Acting Commissioner Colvin. “Join the more than … Read More

Neoga Outhits Knights

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•April 6, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights played Neoga Saturday, losing 12-2. Neoga scored five in the first inning and six in the second inning to take the wind out of the Knights, who scored in the fourth and fifth innings. … Read More

SOV Girls’ Track Hosts Home Meet

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•April 6, 2016• The SOV girls’ track team finished in third place with 39.5 points in the March 22 home meet. SOV highlights: First places-4 x 800 (Hogan, Elzy, McClure, Cravatta) in 13:25, the 4 x 200 (Turnbaugh, Wooters, Nuzzo, Risley) in 1:57 and the 4 x 400 (Risley, Marshall, Cameron, Nuzzo) in 4:35. Cameron also won 100 & 300 Hurdles in 18.4 & 53.7 while Ray won Long Jump at 14-9. Second places to Marshall- 800 in 2:40 and the 4 x 100 (Turnbaugh, Ray, Hill, Wooters) in 56.3. Third places to Bolin-Shot Put at 28-3, Hill-Long Jump at … Read More

Remember When? 4-6-2016

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Participants in girls’ and boys’ basketball, football, swimming, pom pom squad and cheerleading were all recently honored during an awards night at Bethany High School. Juniors Greg Dickens and Steve VanLoon took top honors in football as Dickens was named the most valuable player on defense and best lineman, while VanLoon was chosen MVP on offense. Shelly Reed received an award for her participation in swimming competition. Alison Ferguson was the only senior to letter in girls’ basketball. Several Sullivan firemen and ambulance crew members were recently honored for years of service. … Read More