•December 11, 2024• by E. Scott England Last Thursday, the Lady Redskins traveled to Mattoon riding their five game winning streak. After extending that to six against the Green Wave, they then traveled to Paris for a Saturday matchup where they experienced their first defeat of the season. … Read More
•December 11, 2024• The Village of Bethany has truly kicked into full gear for Christmas time, announcing the return of the Christmas lights contest, including some placement prizes for competitors. All light displays and fixtures must be ready from December 9th to December 25th, as judges will go around from dusk until 9pm for proper judging. This years prizes are: … Read More
Karen Sampson Karen L. Sampson, 80, of Sullivan passed away at 8:35 a.m. Wednesday December 4, 2024 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. … Read More
Betty Lambdin Betty Jean Coventry Lambdin, 97, of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, IL. … Read More
Evan Dickens Evan Dickens, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:58 a.m. Friday December 6, 2024 in his residence. … Read More
2014 The Lady Redskins improved to 6-0 on the season and maintained their number 14 ranking in Class 2A with a 51-27 over the Lady Knights. Sullivan’s Brittin Boyer went off for 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. The Sullivan boys’ basketball faced Jerseyville and nearly pulled off the upset in Reederbowl 1. Brothers Stote and Chester Reeder faced off as coaches in the 49-47 battle. Despite Dylan Park dropping in18 points and Peyton Hagerman chipping in 15, the Okaw Valley Timberwolves fell to Sullivan 50-44. Nick Frerichs led Sullivan with 17. … Read More
Last Friday was pick-up day for the 13th annual hand dipped chocolate fundraiser for the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Friends of the Moultrie County Food Pantry sent out order forms to past fundraiser customers and made extra forms available for new customers and the Flesor’s Candy Kitchen in Tuscola donated 20% of sales from those orders. The candy was delivered to Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts and More in Sullivan so those who ordered could come pick up their sweet treats. … Read More
•December 11, 2024• by E. Scott England The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held its regularly scheduled December meeting this past Monday. Both Zachary Hughes and Joshue Green were absent. There were far fewer guests than the previous month as well as no volunteers to talk during the citizen non-agenda items. The evening got started with updates from the Spanish Club. They have been quite busy collecting nonperishable items for families in need. The club then partnered with the organization Baby Talk to help get the collected items distributed to around five families. Club members also made cookies to deliver … Read More
•December 11, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow Brittany Bates was sworn in as interim Village Board President Monday night at the Village of Lovington’s monthly board meeting. Bates replaces Dennis Garman who resigned last month. She took office at the beginning of a lengthy board meeting that saw village trustees reviewing ongoing projects and making plans for 2025. … Read More
•December 11, 2024• The Moultrie County Animal Shelter has began their 2024 Christmas drive for both treats and toys for the animals in their care. The second year of this drive asks for donations for the pets at the shelter, while home to both cats and dogs has posted wishlists for their fluffy friends. All donations will directly benefit the pound pets at the shelter. The wishlist provided for the critters includes bones, Pupperoni treats, dog canned food, cat canned food, kong toys, tug ropes, slow feeder bowls, kitten canned food, cat litter and dental sticks. Donations can be … Read More