Remembering who we are…………54

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Ten Thousand Hands of Snow •April 16, 2025• by Janet Roney I spent a lot of time with chickens when I was a little girl. Feeding them and gathering eggs was my daily family chore and 4-H project. I had names for them. They were among my best friends. I learned a lot about human nature from chickens. I observed the pecking order firsthand, which most species, including humans, seem to have. Greed is another. I remember a chicken will duck its head and run when it catches a juicy grasshopper. Soon, the whole chicken yard is chasing it, whether … Read More

Sparrows Unlimited bike giveaway

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•April 16, 2025• Last Friday, Sparrows Unlimited of Lovington held its annual bike giveaway, donating bicycles to the children of Lovington during the “Lunch on the Lawn” event at the elementary school. Bike winners were Micah Burket, Aleena Ingram, Emry Hall, Adalynn Jackson, Abigail Franklin, Leland Willoughby, Atlis Diener, Kayla Barton, Alex Plank, and Kennedy Ashenfelter. … Read More

Obituaries 4-16-2025: Harold “Gene” Pryor

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Harold “Gene” Pryor Harold “Gene” Pryor, 88, passed away on April 10th at home. He married Sharon Morgan on October 22, 1955, at Kirkville, IL. They had three daughters. He leaves behind his wife of 69 years, Sharon, daughters, Becky (Don) Evans, Cindy (Scott) Birdsall, Pam Moon, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.   … Read More

A Look Back…4-16-2025

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2015 A short-lived men’s softball team, the Sullivan Chiefs, was inducted into the Amateur Softball Association Hall of Fame. Competing in the annual Arthur Invite, the host’s girls finished second and the boys third, while SOV’s boys took 11th. The students represented in the 2014-2015 Cultivating Creativity: Consolidated Communications Children’s Art Exhibition were recognized for their achievement at an awards reception. Local students recognized included Taylor Brown of Windsor Elementary School; Maria Garza of Arthur Junior High School; Cheyenne Hardin of Windsor Junior/Senior High School; Logan Kauff man of Arthur-Lovington High School; Marlene Otto of Arthur Grade School; Jewel Smith … Read More

Community reminded to retrieve signage

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•April 16, 2025• The Moultrie County Planning and Zoning Office reminds those who place temporary signs (general advertising- the following does not apply to political signs) on public property such as public thoroughfares and easements to retrieve their signs, per Zoning Code 40-4-37 (B) 1-6, which states as follows: (5) Temporary signs not covered in the foregoing categories do not need a permit, so long as such signs meet the following restrictions: … Read More

OVHS Job Shadow and Work Study programs

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Pictured, L-R: Jorja Plummer (OV Job Shadow Senior), Reese Nichols (OV Job Shadow Senior), Dr. Savannah Birch, Julia Hildebrant, Vet. Tech. at Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital. Preparing students for the future •April 16, 2025• At Okaw Valley High School (OVHS), the Job Shadow and Work Study programs provide students with invaluable opportunities to gain hands-on experience, explore careers, and develop key skills for future success. These programs go beyond traditional classroom instruction by offering hands-on experience, professional development, and personal growth. Students leave high school not only with the knowledge they need but also the skills and confidence necessary to … Read More

SFD’s Daniel Boyer retires from the Department

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Photo by R.R. Best Emotional goodbye from colleagues, on to next chapter •April 16, 2025• by DM Williamee On Friday, April 11th, Sullivan Fire Department’s Firefighter/Medic Daniel Boyer’s colleagues, friends, and family held a retirement party for him at the Sullivan Fire Department.  The party was opened with prayer and the pledge of allegiance, and colleagues wished him the best in his next chapter of life after twenty years of faithful service. All extended heart-felt gratitude for his loyal service to the community, his loyalty and leadership within the fire department, and the sacrifices he made. Boyer could always be … Read More