Minor earns Special Mention from IBCA

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•April 9, 2025• Sullivan High School standout Addison Minor has been recognized with a Special Mention honor by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) for her contributions to the Lady Redskins basketball program. This prestigious recognition highlights Addison’s talent, dedication, and impact on the court throughout the season. As a key player for the Lady Redskins, Minor demonstrated exceptional skill, leadership, and determination, helping to drive her team forward in a competitive season. Her ability to contribute offensively and defensively made her a standout athlete, earning respect from both teammates and opponents alike. … Read More

Obituaries: R. Duane Ryherd

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R. Duane Ryherd “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”  Revelation 2:10  R. Duane Ryherd (November 28, 1934 – April 3, 2025) Duane Ryherd joined his Lord and Savior and his recently deceased and most beloved wife, Mae (nee Hollman), in heaven on April 3, 2025. … Read More

A Look Back…4-9-2025

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2015 The 2015 queens that were crowned March 28 were Jr. Miss Lovington Kenli Nettles, daughter of Ryan Nettles and Christi Yielding and 2015 Little Miss Lovington Morgan Casteel, daughter of Brock and Erica Casteel. Outgoing queens were 2014 Jr Miss Lovington, Natalie Lambdin and 2014 Little Miss Lovington, Halle Wardrip. Sparrow’s Unlimited Inc. once again gave away bikes to children during the Lovington Easter egg hunt at Tom Conn Park. Those who received bikes were Griffin Hilton, Kamayah Parker, Cannon Doggett, Norma Mendoza, Daylin Doggett, Athena Helmuth, Devon Barron, Rylin Young, Robbie Le Cates, and McKenzie Erixon. … Read More

Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption applications available with July 1, 2025, deadline to submit

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•April 9, 2025• The 2025 application and affidavit for Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is available at the Moultrie County Assessment Office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 South Main Street, 2nd floor Sullivan, Illinois or by calling (217)728-4951 between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, except for legal holidays. The applications are also available on the County’s website at moultriecountyil.gov.  … Read More

Police encourage the MCRTA

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Atwood Police Chief Duncan guest speaker •April 9, 2025• Wednesday, April 3, was the first meeting of the year for the MCRTA (Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association). Twenty-five members attended the meeting at the United Church of Atwood. President Vickie Newberry opened with the Pledge and conducted the business meeting. Membership milestone awards were presented for 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of retirement. Six, 2025, Moultrie County new retirees were announced. Monical’s Pizza once again will work with the MCRTA on a Community Day fundraiser; Tuesday, April 15, will be the first of three. Sullivan and Mattoon’s Monical’s Pizzas will donate 20% … Read More

Consolidated Election results

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Election judges play an important role on Election Day protecting the integrity of our elections. Taking time out of their morning duties at the Sullivan polling location to pose for a photo are seated, (l-r) Cindy Haegen, Leroy Fifer, Joe Cohan and standing, (l-r) Karen Goss, Cheryl Thomas and Dan Fultz. Low turnouts, few contested in Moultrie County •April 9, 2025• This year’s April 1 Consolidated Election results reflect a low turnout in Moultrie County races, with few contested and fewer surprises. Official Moultrie County statistics show just 1,596 ballots cast of the 8,807 total voters, just an 18.1% turnout. … Read More

Allenville Christian Church concert

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•April 9, 2025• On Saturday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m., the Allenville Christian Church will be hosting their monthly Gospel Concert at 201 South Allen Street, Sullivan. This month, the quartet Riven, from St. Louis Missouri, will be performing. Information about Riven can be found at https://rivenmusic.org/home.  Refreshments will be available and love offerings will be accepted. Call Pastor Bob Vail with any questions at (217) 254-3433. … Read More

SAMA hosting Good Friday event

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•April 9, 2025• On Friday, April 18th, SAMA will be hosting a community Good Friday event, “The Voices of the Cross”, at the Elm Springs Church of Jesus Christ, 1355 CR 550E, in Sullivan. The service will be held at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all members of the public. “Good Friday is a significant day for Christians that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death on Calvary. People get together on Good Friday to solemnly pray, reflecting on Jesus’s sacrifice. … Read More

Strong weekend storms

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Photo by R.R. Best The Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department responded to a downed tree in the North Worth area during Sunday’s local storms in Sullivan. According to the City of Sullivan, there were scattered and intermittent power disruptions impacting approximately 28 customers, all of which were quickly resolved. … Read More