Resolve to make a difference in 2025 by becoming a Red Cross volunteer

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•January 8, 2025• As the time for making New Year’s resolutions is here, the American Red Cross asks you resolve to make a difference and support your community by becoming a volunteer in 2025.  “We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters increase across the country and the Red Cross is responding to nearly twice as many large disasters as we did a decade ago to help people. This uptick in responses means we need more volunteers. The need to help has never been greater,” said Catherine Rabenstine, Interim CEO of the Illinois Red Cross. … Read More

Bethany Christmas light contest winners

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First place winner David Martin’s house, covered in multi-colored lights and inflatables decorating the front yard. Sealing the deal was a ground lit red and green ‘Merry Christmas’ sign in front of the light covered bushes. •January 8, 2025• Over the few weeks of December the Village of Bethany had a Christmas light contest with the residents, with winning prizes being utility credit. Through the days December 9th and the 25th, judges visited homes and ranked contestants lights, the results are in.   First place: David Martin, $100 utility credit   Second place: Sam Ozier, $50 utility credit   Third … Read More

Application deadline approaching

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•January 8, 2025• Eastern Illinois University encourages eligible students to explore two of the University’s highest-impact scholarships and to submit their application materials by the shared January 10 deadline.  Two unique opportunities are being championed by EIU scholarship coordinators ahead of this Friday’s deadline—EIU’s Presidential Scholarships and EIU’s Sarah Bush Lincoln Nursing Scholarships. Both are high-impact, high-reward scholarships for top-performing, admitted EIU freshman. Details on each are available below: EIU’s Presidential Scholarships—EIU’s Presidential Scholarships are available to incoming, admitted freshmen with eligible GPAs or ACT/SAT composite scores. For exceptionally strong incoming freshmen, the Sandra and Jack Pine Honors College offers … Read More

Legion membership caravan

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•January 8, 2025• The 2025 Department of Illinois Legion Membership Caravan will make a stop in the 19th District at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain St., Sullivan, on January 15 at 11:30 a.m. Lunch will be served and National Vice Commander Roger Mathison will be the guest speaker.  The caravan is asking for new and renewed membership cards to be brought to the stop by all 19th District Legion, Auxiliary, S.A.L. and Legion Riders. … Read More

Counting down in Times Square

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•January 1, 2025• Each New Year’s Eve, thousands of revelers gather at the intersection of Seventh Avenue, Broadway and 42nd Street in the heart of New York City’s “Time Square” to count down the final moments of the year. Millions more watch the festivities on television. This annual tradition is something people look forward to each December, with many making pilgrimages from far and wide to stand outside for hours just to be at the crossroads of the world.  … Read More

January programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•January 1, 2025• 3rd –  Kids Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a winter scene with q-tips and paper. 6th – Needle night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us.   7th – Story time from 10-10:30 a.m. We will be reading “Buster’s First Snow” by Hisako Madokoro. … Read More

2024 in Review

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•January 1, 2025• January The Moultrie County Childcare Committee announced the awarding of a substantial grant totaling $21,600 to Sullivan Preschool in acknowledgment of its exemplary commitment to providing exceptional childcare services in Moultrie County. This grant reflects the committee’s dedication to supporting and enhancing early childhood education within our community. The Sullivan City Council agreed to helping the Sullivan Fire Department during their regular meeting on Monday, January 8. The first item under new business was discussion and possible approval of a TIF agreement with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. The fire protection district has asked help to purchase … Read More

ALAH Board of Education votes no to referendum, Yes to tax levy

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•January 1, 2025• by Ariana R Cherry The December meeting of the ALAH Board of Education was marked by a continued discussion on the referendum that had recently failed to pass. Community member Jeremy Hale voiced his disappointment at the outcome, emphasizing the community’s division and the urgent need to prioritize the children’s education and future.  “I am here to help, and I want success for us,” Hale began. “I’ve heard a lot of good and bad things here about this school. I am disappointed that not everyone is on the same page in this community. I don’t feel that … Read More