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

Sullivan City Council annex property, Changes meeting dates

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•January 1, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council wrapped up their 2024 meeting schedule Thursday night by approving annexing some property and revising some city codes.  The council opened the meeting with a public hearing on a plan to annex Windmill Legacy Farms, south of the city on South Hamilton Street west side of the road.  During the hearing, Mayor Mike Mossman was asked if there are current plans to develop the five plus acre property.  … Read More

Wilson named to Dean’s List at UW-Whitewater

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•January 1, 2025• Kennady Wilson, from Bethany, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. “Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous honor. It is a recognition of our students’ hard work and commitment to success,” said John Chenoweth, who serves as UW-Whitewater’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are proud of our students and hope to see their names on the list again. Congratulations to all who were recognized!” The Registrar’s … Read More