SHS Valedictorian and Salutatorian: Hard work, big dreams

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•June 4, 2025• Addison Brush SHS Valedictorian Addison Brush shared the following in her speech, “…success isn’t always about having it all figured out. It’s about taking that first step, then the next, even when you’re unsure. It’s about staying curious, being bold, and choosing to grow through every experience. The world we’re walking into needs fresh ideas, new energy, and the courage to question how things have always been done. That’s where we come in.”  Olivia Cortes SHS Salutatorian Olivia Cortes shared the following in her speech, “We are a class of big dreams and aspirations, but to achieve … Read More

First Apostolic Church House of Prayer: new Pastor appointment

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•June 4, 2025• First Apostolic Church House of Prayer has announced the appointment of Reverend Gary Barnes as Pastor. Reverend Barnes and his wife, Angie Barnes, have a combined 60+ years in ministry.  Rev. Barnes is originally from North Mississippi, having grown up under the ministry of Rev. JC Hall in Walnut, Mississippi, and is a licensed minister with the ACJC. He is a certified Genesis Process Relapse prevention facilitator and has been involved in all facets of ministry, including prison/jail and outreach ministry, home missions, home Bible studies, pastoring, teaching, and evangelizing. He served the ACJC Mid-South District of … Read More

SDS summer meals changes

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•June 4, 2025• Sullivan Schools will be providing free meals to anyone 18 and under in our area. They plan to deliver meals door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals within the Sullivan School District. This will occur one day per week, with 7 days of meals per child. Meal delivery began the week of May 26th, and it will run through July 31st.    New this year is a meal pickup program for families residing outside of the Sullivan School District. Those families may pick up meals at the Sullivan Elementary School from 3:00-6:00 p.m., which began on … Read More

June MoCo Quarter Madness

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•June 4, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its June Quarter Auction on Wednesday, June 11th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The organization of the month is the Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68. Founded in 1919, they are made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans. They are dedicated to serving veterans, the military, and their families. The Sullivan Unit provides gifts for local nursing home veterans for various holidays throughout the year. And they support local youth organizations and families in the community. Specific community contributions include Poppy Distribution; … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…………61

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The Halfway House •June 4, 2025• by Janet Roney  “Ted, you and Dena are doing the same thing your grandparents did almost two centuries ago at Graham’s Halfway House Inn on the old Charleston Stage Road…feeding and letting travelers spend the night at your inn!”  We had just finished pitching our tents in Graham’s east yard at the end of our second day of hiking into the past on our 1982 family hike to Mattoon on the old Charleston Road. Our kids, aged twelve and nine, had stuffed themselves with Dena’s fried chicken supper, while Roger and I were fed … Read More

Cadwell Blood Drive

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•June 4, 2025• Cadwell Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be on Tuesday, June 17th from 3:15 pm to 6:45 pm on Tuesday, June 17 at M & E Woodcrafts at 1533 CR 1900N, inside Donor Bus. Read more: Cadwell Blood Drive … Read More

“Bingocize” fall prevention exercise program for seniors

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•June 4, 2025• “Bingocize”, an evidence-based program that combines bingo with exercise, has announced its upcoming fall prevention exercise classes for people 60+, running through July 2nd. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. at the Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Moultrie County. The program aims to enhance physical activity, improve balance, and reduce the risk of falls in a fun and engaging environment. Participants will enjoy a unique blend of exercise and social interaction, all the while playing Bingo. Read more: “Bingocize” fall prevention exercise program for seniors … Read More

Dam West Recreation Area and boat ramp closure for the IHSA State Bass Fishing Finals

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•June 4, 2025• The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Bass Fishing Finals will be held at Lake Shelbyville from Friday, June 6th, through Saturday, June 7th, at the Dam West boat ramp. To accommodate tournament activities, the Dam West recreation area will be open only to the participating teams, spectators, and workers beginning at 9:00 p.m., Thursday, June 5th, through 9:00 p.m. Saturday, June 7th. Read more: Dam West Recreation Area and boat ramp closure for the IHSA State Bass Fishing Finals … Read More

Drive-through dinner

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•June 4, 2025• On Monday, June 7th, the Bethany Fire and Ambulance volunteers will be serving a “Drive-Thru Dinner” from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Menu includes pulled pork sandwiches smoked on hickory and applewood, baked beans, corn bread and chips. No tickets are needed for this $10.00 meal, but there are only 300 of them. Additionally, there will be free delivery for village residents. This dinner is to support the local fire and ambulance department, in recognition of their contribution to the community. For more information, call (217) 665-3726. … Read More

Tick awareness: What you need to know

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Tick prevention and awareness are essential •June 4, 2025• by Angela Hogan When the weather warms up, ticks become more active. These tiny pests may be small, but the diseases they carry are significant. Tick awareness is essential for protecting yourself, your family, and your pets from potentially dangerous tick-borne illnesses.  Why Tick Awareness Matters: Ticks can transmit diseases to humans through their bite. Diseases routinely found in Illinois tick populations include Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Each of these illnesses begins with mild flu-like symptoms but can lead to long-term complications if not treated promptly. … Read More