February 11, 2015 The Sullivan scholastic bowl team played in the 24-team EIU Honors tournament recently. They played some excellent teams, including teams from schools several times their size. The team started by defeating Palestine-Hutsonville 180-70, Edwards County 170-60, and an excellent Fairfield team (Sullivan was their only loss on the day) 210-140. … Read More
February 11, 2015 A spaghetti supper fundraiser, sponsored by OVHS’s junior class, will be held in the cafeteria of Okaw Valley High School in Bethany 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13. … Read More
Doris Corzine-Robinson Services for Doris Isabelle Corzine-Robinson, 88, of Assumption were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in First United Methodist Church in Assumption. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption handled arrangements. … Read More
February 11, 2015 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist Wyman Park has been the venue of many Sullivan activities over the years. A few that I can remember are President Nixon’s campaign speech, the Buffalo Barbeque, the Kentucky Picnic and the Fourth of July fireworks display. Another big attraction was the carnival, Monarch Exposition Shows, which came to town for the week of the fourth and set up on the American Legion grounds at the south end of Wyman. Checking back in Moultrie County history, I discovered that Abraham Lincoln once gave a speech in Wyman Park in the area close … Read More
February 11, 2015 Two promotions and a new hire come to department by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter There’s a new sheriff in town…as well as a new second in command and deputy. On December 1, Brandon Beckwith became the newest Moultrie County deputy after Chris Sims was elected as the Moultrie County Sheriff. When previous Moultrie County Sheriff Jeff Thomas retired after 12 years of service (41 total in the department), Sims saw this as an opportunity to step up to serve the citizens of the county. After already serving as chief-deputy since 1994, he already had some ideas in … Read More
February 11, 2015 by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter Last month, Valsalon owner Valerie Brumfield approached the Lovington Village Board about acquiring a permit to place a building on a residential property. “It’s getting expensive to do hair uptown using the storefront,” Brumfield said. She presented her information, including specs on the building and letters of approval from her neighbors, to the board for approval. Zoning board member Mike Castelli was present to give the zoning board’s approval and answer questions relating to the permit Brumfield was seeking. Under Zoning Ordinance 40-10-55, Castelli recommended approval for a nonconforming permit, which would … Read More
February 11, 2015 More than 200 candidates received degrees and certificates from Lake Land College following the completion of the 2014 fall semester. Locally, five students attained degrees, including: Abigail Taylor, Arthur, Associate in Arts Sociology/Social Work; Sara Mills, Bethany, Associate in Science Business Administration; Gay Thomas, Dalton City, Certificate Medical Coding Specialist and an Associate in Applied Science Health Information & Medical Coding; … Read More
February 11, 2015 The Moultrie County Relay for Life is inviting teams to their kickoff to pre-register and to get fundraising events started early. The kickoff will be held February 17 6-7 p.m. at the Sullivan Church of God. This year’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, June 13 in Wyman Park. For more information, contact Alicia Pettyjohn at 217-356-4861 or alicia.pettyjohn@cancer.org. Information may also be found at the event website www.relayforlife.org/moultrieil … Read More
February 11, 2015 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Calling for a new partnership in Illinois, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner set a constructive, cooperative, problem-solving tone in his maiden speech Wednesday to a legislature in which more than three-fifths of the members are Democrats. This positive approach will be critical in a pas de deux between chief executive and legislature that will have to continue unabated for the full four years of Rauner’s term, as the “Illinois Turnaround” the governor calls for will require years to set in motion. The new governor’s proposals were, as expected, business friendly and union critical, … Read More