Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awards grants

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Submitted   Moultrie County celebrated two exceptional community initiatives recently as part of the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation’s Impact200 Grant Program. In partnership with Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awarded $200,000 to local nonprofits at a special reception recognizing the transformative power of philanthropy. The event highlighted the foundation’s commitment to empowering changemakers across Central Illinois.  Left to Right: Mark Waelde, Kevin Landrus, Grant Wade, Brad Burcham, Dick Burcham. Among the recipients honored were two organizations from Moultrie County, each receiving grants to support their critical programs. The Sullivan AMBUCS Chapter was awarded $10,000 … Read More

Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District donates to SBL

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The Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District recently donated $580 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  The shirts sold by the Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District are pictured. Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District staff sold pink shirts during the month of October to raise the funds.   “We express our gratitude to all who contributed to this endeavor, enabling us to support those affected by breast cancer,” Chief Chris Wright said.  For more information about donating to SBL, call the SBL Health Foundation at 217-258-2511.  … Read More

City council approves electric rate hikes

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by Sharon Barricklow Sullivan residents will be paying four percent more for their electrical service after a rate hike was passed Thursday night by the Sullivan City Council. Commissioner Mike Kirk said the across the board four percent increase was needed because Ameren Illinois, who sells the city power, had increased their rates.  “This is just their rate that is being passed through to us,” he said.  The rate increase does not affect municipal or state taxes on power bills.  … Read More

The next Christmas blessing

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The Village of Bethany is feeling the warm spirit of Christmas quite early this year, having created a chance for local residents and those within Moultrie to nominate someone in the community in need of a Christmas Miracle. The last day to nominate someone for the blessing in November 27th, recipients will be chosen and notified no later than Tuesday, December 3rd. For more information on the nominations or the Christmas Blessing contact CEFS Moultrie County Outreach, 114 E Harrison Street, Sullivan, at (217)728-7721. … Read More

Free laundry day

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The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC is partnering with ACE Hardware to provide the community with a free laundry day at the Rainbow Wash House, 809 W Jackson Street, Sullivan. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, the community will have access to free laundry on December 5th starting at nine. Naloxone and Naloxone trainings will be readily available to community members during the event. To donate to future laundry days, contact Skylar Miller at skylark@hourhouserecovery.org. … Read More

Senior’s Christmas dinner

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The 52nd annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner, hosted by Okaw Valley School District, will be once again returning to the Okaw Valley High School cafeteria on Friday, December 6th at noon. All guests must RSVP for the dinner by Wednesday, December 4th by contacting (217)665-3631. For more information on the dinner, contact the Okaw Valley School District at (217)665-3232. … Read More

Menu 11-13-2024

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Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 Nov. 18 – Salsa Chicken, Tater Tots, Corn and Black Beans, Fruit, Bread or Roll Nov. 19 – Chicken Tetrazzini, Mixed Vegetables, Hot Fruit, Pea Salad Nov. 20 – Settlers Beef  And Beans Corn Bake, Seasoned Green Beans, Sliced Peaches, Biscuit Nov. 21 – Meatball Sub, Sandwich, Redskin Potatoes, Succotash, Gelatin with Fruit, Mini Sub Roll Nov. 22 – Ham Sweet Potato Casserole, Peas with Pearl Onions, Pumpkin Dessert, Roll … Read More

Dessert is as easy as apple pie

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•November 13, 2024• The phrase “as American as apple pie” may lead one to believe that this classic dessert originated somewhere in the Americas. But this beloved dessert actually traces its origins to Europe. In fact, apples aren’t even native to North America, according to experts. Apple pie is categorized alongside baseball and Coca-Cola® as truly American, but even though it was brought over to the colonies with settlers, it wasn’t until the 20th century that the treat was established as a symbol of national pride. By then, this apple-filled pastry had cemented itself in popular cuisine, and has since … Read More

Moultrie County election results

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•November 13, 2024• Within Moultrie County there are 17 precincts with over 8,820 registered voters and 6,558 ballots cast, during the time of presidential elections, we voted on new programs, positions and acts for the county.   “We have lots of people come in a vote early, it seems this was the only place people wanted to vote on election day, we were non-stop busy- we’re actually a couple days behind schedule on our reports and such.” Jamie Helton, Election Deputy for Moultrie County, stated on behalf of their now empty office. “Yesterday was a lot of picking up the … Read More

Winter coat drive

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•November 13, 2024• Allied Capital Title and The Giving Place are teaming up this chilly season to host a winter coat drive for Moultrie County. The drive, aimed to battle the cold for all ages and sizes, asks for new or gently warn winter coats or other winter gear for donation. The coats are made available for anyone within Moultrie County, those seeking winter gear or coats should visit ACT during business hours. The drive does not have an end in site so winter coats and other gear will be accepted at all times. There are two different drop off … Read More