Sullivan Council Approves New Culvert Policy

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•August 26, 2015• By Ariana Cherry Reporting in Sullivan The need for a culvert policy prompted action by the Sullivan City Council at the August 17 session. After some heavy rains and flooding, it became clear that some culverts and drainage ditches would need to be repaired and installed. During that discussion, the question of who was responsible for payment of the culverts was brought to the table -the homeowner or the city? Commissioner Ken Johnson presented a new culvert policy that answered that question. In section one of the policy it states: “The cost of purchasing the initial driveway … Read More

Area Golf Teams Get Underway

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•August 26, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Both this and last week Sullivan, Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond/Arcola, and Okaw Valley golf teams began regular season play. For the Redskins, as reported in last week’s paper, they began the season in Windsor at the St. Anthony Invite where they finished ninth out of 12 teams, shooting more than 65 strokes better than this time last year. Sullivan then travelled back to Windsor last Wednesday where they took first out of five teams. … Read More

New Athletic Director Takes Over with Some Help From Friends

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•August 26, 2015• By Mike Brothers Ryan Aikman is Sullivan Schools athletic and activities director and is getting into the new job with a little help from some friends. “One my best resources has been Charlie Brown” Aikman said of former Sullivan athletic director , now A&M principal. Another advisor is Mt. Zion athletic director Mike Mose. “When your head is spinning like a tornado, seasoned veterans such as Mose and Brown are a big help,” he reflected. As athletic and activities director Aikman schedules all sports for junior high and high school teams in addition to other extra curricular … Read More

Tractor Games and Show Highlight Ag Events at Arthur Cheese Festival Sept. 5-7

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•August 26, 2015• Tractor Games and Vintage Tractors will highlight agricultural activities at the 43rd Annual Arthur Cheese Festival September 5-7 in downtown Arthur. A mix of new and old farm and lawn and garden tractors and equipment will be on display at the corner of West Progress and North Walnut Streets throughout the festival.  … Read More

Huber Named Agent of the Month

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•August 26, 2015• Linda Huber, an owner of C F & H Insurance Agency, Inc., in Sullivan has been named Pekin Life Insurance Company’s Health Agent of the Month for July 2015. She earned this honor by going Beyond the expected  in the field of health insurance sales to make sure her clients are protected. … Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week: Lovington Mule Skinners

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•August 26, 2015• Coal mining was once a leading industry in Moultrie County, and Lovington was the hub of that industry. The Lovington Coal Mine began operation in 1910 and closed in 1924 due to flooding issues. There were more than 300 employed by the mine at its closing. With the discovery of a nine foot vein of coal some 900 feet below the land surface outside Lovington, the Lovington Coal Mining Company began by selling stock for $25 per share. The company owned 114 acres of surface land and leased 5000 of coal rights. Once the funds were raised … Read More

Remember When? 8-26-2015

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25 years ago this week Former University of Illinois basketball standout Kendall Gill signed autographs Saturday at The Depot in Sullivan. Chad Andrews of Decatur was one of the fans who stood in line for over an hour to see Gil. Andrews, the grandson of Mary Carnine and the great-grandson of Edith Shadow, both of Sullivan, brought a basketball program for the future NBA player to sign. Amanda Bruce began the first step of her primary education Monday when she registered for kindergarten at Lovington Grade School with the assistance of her mother Cindy. While most students spend the summer … Read More

Delinquent Tax Sale Underway in Moultrie County

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•August 26, 2015• Bids are being taken for properties in Moultrie County up for delinquent tax sale. Properties delinquent for 2011 and prior real estate taxes are eligible for sale. All sealed bids must be in the Moultrie County treasurer’s office, located in the Moultrie County Courthouse Suite 10, no later that the close of business Friday, September 11. … Read More