•September 2, 2015• Moms On a Mission in Sullivan is a group of Christian moms who meet for fellowship while also striving to grow spiritually and serve the community. A typical meeting includes breakfast, devotion and discussion followed by an activity or service project. Childcare is provided by church volunteers. A classroom for 2+ year olds, which includes a snack and a Christian lesson, is provided as well as a nursery for 0-2 year olds. … Read More
•September 2, 2015• Moultrie County State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey (R) has announced that he is seeking re-election in next fall’s election. … Read More
•September 2, 2015• By Derek Pope Reporting from Bethany In an unprecedented event last June, representatives of the Sullivan Area Landlord’s Association, along with numerous property owners, brought a petition to Bethany’s board of trustees requesting revisions to a long established ordinance on the village’s books. The document’s signers—31 in total—were all individuals who lease properties within Bethany’s village limits. The decades old ordinance they are seeking to change currently holds these landlords liable for any delinquent utility bills owed by their tenants. Although it has largely gone unenforced over the years, the ordinance came to the notice of the … Read More
Joseph Veach Joseph Glenn Veach, 42, of rural Lerna passed away in his home Sunday Aug. 30, 2015 in the comforting and loving presence of his family. Visitation for family and friends will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday in Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. Graveside services honoring and celebrating his life will be at 11 a.m. Friday n Mound Cemetery in Charleston with Pastors Doug Staley and Ray Blair officiating. … Read More
•September 2, 2015• “Singin’ In the Tabernacle” will be held 10 a.m-3:30 p.m. Sept 19 in Cowden Free Methodist Church Camp, located off Rt. 128 between Cowden and Beecher City. The day long concert will feature three of gospel music’s best, The Lesters of St. Louis Mo., The Chosen Ones of Manchester, Ill. and One Voice of Marion. Tickets should be purchased in advance for lunch. The Lesters, formed in the early 1900s by Harvey and Opal Lester, have endured through five generations and are marking 88 years in gospel music. … Read More
•September 2, 2015• Volunteers for COLA (Churches of Lovington Area) will be posted in the middle of uptown Lovington from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Hosted by Sparrows Unlimited and the American Legion family, the monetary donations go toward assisting those in the Lovington community who are in need. … Read More
•August 26, 2015• by Althea Pendergast Executive Director HOPE of East Central Ill. A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan that includes ways to remain safe, whether you are in an abusive relationship, planning to leave, or have left that relationship. If you are currently living with your abuser, think of safe places in your home to escape to if an argument occurs. Avoid rooms with no exits or rooms where weapons might be available. Stay out of the bathroom and kitchen areas, if possible. If an argument occurs, try to move to those safer areas of your home. … Read More
•August 26, 2015• Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois) will hold open office hours from 11am – 12:30 Wednesday, Sept 2 in the Sullivan City Building, 2 West Harrison. To schedule an appointment call his Effingham office at (217) 347-7947. Those who cannot attend may contact by mail: 101 North Fourth Street, Suite 303, Effingham, IL 62401. … Read More
•August 26, 2015• By Mike Brothers Summer camp changed Ben Berner’s life and Sullivan High School’s history at the same time. The B-flat clarinet player from the Sullivan High School band will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade with the Great American Honor Band. Ben attended summer band camp at Eastern Illinois University where Camp Director Barry Houser encouraged him to apply for the Honor Band. “It was a pleasant surprise,” Berner said of his acceptance. “This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to go as the first kid from Sullivan.” Clarinets are in the Berner family … Read More
•August 26, 2015• By Ariana Cherry Reporting from Lovington In 1994, a group of people saw a need within their community and wanted to help others who were less fortunate than they. After holding an auction for the very first time at Jerry’s East End that December, it became an annual tradition. “I have personally been involved with Sparrows for 15 years, and the generosity of the people, not just in our community, but the surrounding towns, never ceases to amaze me,” said Jessica Mercer, a member of the Sparrows group in Lovington. Sparrows Unlimited is a non-profit organization that … Read More