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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Janice Cordell

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Janice Cordell Janice Cordell, 80, of Sullivan, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Care Center, Mattoon. Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Marilyn Boyer

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Marilyn Boyer Marilyn Y. Boyer, 89, of Bethany, passed away at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, November 17, 2024 in the Moweaqua Rehabilitation and Health Care. Arrangements are incomplete at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

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Obituaries 11-20-2024: Nancy Barrix

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Nancy Barrix Broadwell-Nancy Jean (Yates) Barrix, 91, passed away 12:45 am Monday, November 11, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. … Read More

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Menu 11-20-2024

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. Nov. 25 – Breakfast    Casserole, Paco Blend, Vegetables, Hot Spiced Apples, Fruit Juice, Muffin or Biscuit Nov. 26 – Cheese Salad Chili, Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit, Crackers, Bread Nov. 27 – Chicken Pot Pie, Mashed Potatoes, Hot Beets, 5 Cup Salad, Biscuit Nov. 28 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Nov. 29 – CLOSED FOR  THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY … Read More

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A look back…11-20-2024

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

1964 Harold Jones was selected as Illinois ‘Teacher of the Year. Mr. Jones has been a teacher at Sullivan High School since 1944. King’s Cafe in Lovington held their annual Thanksgiving dinner of Turkey or baked ham and all the sides with pumpkin pie for $1.00. … Read More

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Heart of Illinois Community Foundation awards grants

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

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

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Sullivan Fire and Ambulance District donates to SBL

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

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

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City council approves electric rate hikes

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

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

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The next Christmas blessing

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

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

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Free laundry day

News Progress Posted on November 20, 2024 by webmasterNovember 20, 2024

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

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Moultrie-Douglas Contestants



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New royalty to be crowned
The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Pageant will be held Monday, July 27th at 6:00 p.m. for Little Miss Fair Queen and 7:00 p.m. for Miss and Junior Miss Fair Queen located at the south track on the Mo-Do Fairgrounds. Vying for the title of Miss Moultrie Douglas Fair Queen are: Abigail Meyer of Tuscola, Addee Mulligan of Arcola, Sarah Rogers of Atwood, Ava Whitson of Tuscola, Addisyn Wilson of Villa Grove, Emma Spillman of Tuscola, Aymara Leal of Arcola and Katilyn Kirby of Sullivan.

Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Harper Hale of Arthur, Brooklyn Bates of Sullivan, Sofie Reifsteck of Tuscola, Sophia Wilson of Arcola, Miley Rennels of Tuscola, Ava Warren of Sullivan, Tatum Faust of Pesotum, Maggie Meyer of Tuscola and Audrey Warren of Sullivan, pictured 2025 Jr Miss Moultrie-Douglas Quinn Chapman of Villa Grove.
Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas contestants
Vying for the title of Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas are: Everleigh Allen of Tuscola, Emelia Shelmadine of Tuscola, Arabella Butterick of Arthur, Josslyn Leigh Brown of Sullivan, Athalia Juliet Sanchez of Arcola, Myla Ro Oye of Arthur, Sophie Elliott of Sullivan, Rosie Smith of Villa Grove, Tinley Eads of Arthur, Alayna Guadiana of Arcola and Alexandria Brackemyre of Lovington, pictured with 2025 Little Miss Moultrie-Douglas Joslynn Steffens of Tuscola.


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