Monticello Wins over Sullivan Volleyball

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•September 23, 2015• Sullivan Redskins volleyball team traveled to Monticello Tuesday, Sept 15 with the home team taking wins in varsity and junior varsity action. Varsity games were 14-25 and 15-25 Monticello. Junior varsity 9-25 and 21-25 Monticello. Sullivan coach Krista Smith noted that Lizzie Green and Alyssa Marshall had some notable digs for the Redskin team. “The Redskins had the lead in the second game but could not maintain once Monticello sent some hard hits and quick change ups,” she commented. … Read More

Jail Death Under Investigation

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•September 23, 2015• A Sullivan man held on federal charges was pronounced dead by coroner Lynn Reed at the Moultrie County Jail at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday. Reed said the death is under investigation. Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims said the death while in custody was believed to be self inflicted. Illinois State Police Criminal Investigators and Crime Scene investigators are conducting a full investigation of the scene. In July  Justen W. Troxell, 30, of Sullivan was charged by federal investigators with child pornography following a complaint from a 23 year old Douglas County woman who reported receiving a photo from … Read More

Citizens Receive Blood Drive Pins

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•September 23, 2015• The Red Cross blood drive held at the Sullivan Church of God this month had two longtime donors receiving donation pins. Joe Pound of Sullivan received his 11 gallon pin which equals the donation of 88 units of blood, and Mike McDaniel, also of Sullivan, received a pin for donating nine gallons of blood since he was 23 years of age. Many first time donors also participated.  … Read More

Arcola/ALAH Golf Places at Windsor Invite

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•September 23, 2015• Arcola/ Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond competed in the Windsor Invitational Saturday, Sept 19 at Fox Prairie Golf Course. They placed seventh out of 15 teams. Clayton Miller led the Arcola team shooting a 77. The medalist was Christian Deters from T-Town shooting a 73. … Read More

Foodmobile Comes to Sullivan Oct. 3

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•September 23, 2015• A distribution by Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be held 9 a.m-noon Oct. 3 at Sullivan VFW. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome (see below). Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. A representative from Eastern Illinois Foodbank will be present to assist families and individuals interested in applying for SNAP benefits. The Foodmobile distribution comes at a critical moment for area residents. Data released by Feeding America, the nation’s network of food banks, shows that a staggering 15% of people in eastern Illinois are considered food insecure, … Read More

Planters Gain Attention

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An idea that blossomed •September 23, 2015• It began as a project by the Restoration and Enhancement Committee this year and recently drew the attention of a local botanist. Roger Kirkwood, retired director of Lake of the Woods Botanical Gardens in Mahomet, not only noticed the planters located around the square in Sullivan but wrote Sullivan mayor Ann Short. “What a pleasant and unexpected surprise,” Kirkwood began his letter. “Immediately attention getting, these planters are obviously well designed and well maintained. What an inviting and enchanting new aspect to downtown!” Some 16 new planters were placed around the square with … Read More

Farm Grants to be Awarded

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•September 23, 2015• America’s Farmers Grow Communities will partner again with farmers to award more than $3.3 million to community nonprofits across the country. In Illinois, 97 organizations will receive donations in 2016. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in rural communities by giving farmers a chance to direct $2,500 donations to eligible nonprofit organizations of their choice. Farmer enrollment for Grow Communities kicked off on Aug. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2015. Since the program’s inception, farmers have directed donations to help fire departments purchase equipment and complete training, send … Read More

Redskins Score Big Win Over Warrensburg Latham Cardinals

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•September 23, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan-Okaw Valley football bounced back with a 49-21 win over conference rival Warrensburg Latham on Friday night. It was Okaw Valley homecoming and Real Men Wear Pink Night in Sullivan to make the win sweeter. Ty Molzen racked up 300 yards passing, and Alec Ballinger scored three touchdowns in a pair of all-conference performances. SOV head coach Gerald Temples thought Molzen’s play keyed the offensive explosion.  “We challenged Ty this week. He played better; we played better.  I thought the first half our kids played really well.” The Redskins Jake Eaton … Read More

Big Money Under Pillow

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•September 23, 2015• It turns out a good source for retirement income for today’s kids in Illinois may be right under their pillows. According to a new analysis by Delta Dental of Illinois, if today’s six-year-olds in Illinois invest all the money they receive from the Tooth Fairy, they could be sitting on a combined total of roughly $1.9 billion by the time they reach 67, the traditional retirement age. “That could mean a whopping $14,000 per child when current 6-year-olds in Illinois hit retirement age if the child invests all of his or her Tooth Fairy gifts,” says Karyn … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Betty Donnell

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Betty Donnell Graveside services for Betty L. Donnell, 84, of Sullivan were held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with the Rev. Grant Wade officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. She passed away at 3 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Betty was born April 27, 1931 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Irvin and Naomi Waddell Wicker. She was a member of Sullivan First Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, collecting antiques and working in her yard. Betty especially enjoyed the warmth, comfort and laughter that she shared with her … Read More