Wind/Solar Zoning Ordinance

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•May 3, 2023• Several meetings are planned in regards to wind/solar zoning ordinance in Moultrie County for HB 4412. Meetings are as follows: Friday May 5 at 3:30pm in the County Board Room – Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting (attorney Andrew Keyt will be available for questions as well) Friday May 19th at 9am – Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing (this is the meeting that will go into record and is the most important to be heard if the public has something to share) Friday May 19th immediately following the ZBA hearing – Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting May 25th … Read More

Rotary Golf Scramble

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•May 3, 2023• The Rotary Club of Sullivan is looking for golfers to support their annual fundraiser on Friday May 12th 11:30 am at the Sullivan Country Club. Projects supported include the literacy program One Book One Sullivan, and the Middle School Summer Trip. Sponsor a Hole for $150 or a Team for $300 that includes Hole sponsorship. We thank the 2023 sponsors including Atchison Electric, MK Trucking, Edward Jones/Troy Rogers/George Levi, First Community Bank of Moultrie County, Wood Insurance, Transport Services, Monarch Cabinets, QNS, Kirby Foods, Loman Ray Insurance/Linda Huber, Agri-Fab, Rural King Distribution, American Family Insurance/Lori Shasteen, and … Read More

Quarter Auction

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•May 3, 2023• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their March Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 10. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the American Legion Auxiliary. Founded in 1919, they are made up of spouses, mothers, daughters, and granddaughters of veterans. They are dedicated to serving veterans, military and their families. The Sullivan unit provides gifts for local nursing home veterans for various holidays throughout the year. And they support local youth organizations and families in the community. At the May Quarter Madness, vendors could include: direct sales … Read More

Upcoming Blood Drives

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•May 3, 2023• There are two upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drives in our area. On Tuesday, May 9, there will be a blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain from 12 to 6 pm. There is also one scheduled on Thursday, May 11 from 1 to 6 pm at the Methodist Church in Arthur, 128 E. Illinois St. Appointments can be made online at www.redcrossblood.org. … Read More

Public Invited to First Annual Arthur-Area Spring Community Arts Fair

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•April 26, 2023• The public is invited to the first annual Arthur-Area Spring Community Arts Fair. It will be held in the Arthur United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday, May 6 from 1-6 p.m. There are eleven talented artists from various surrounding areas to show and sell their art. Those who attend the fair will also get a chance to vote for their favorite artist. Each artist will have a jar at their table for donations. The artist with the most money in the jar will be named the “People’s Choice Artist Award.” Donations will be used for the … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Project Welcomes Five New Rangers to Staff

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•April 26, 2023• The Lake Shelbyville Project welcomes five new rangers to our staff. These rangers filled vacancies left by rangers that took promotions, outside Lake Shelbyville, within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers organization. Rangers Makayla Tinker, Tanner Coleman, Brent Scroggins, Brockton Letcher, and Eli Pollmann will make great additions to the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Lake Shelbyville. … Read More

SHS Girls Track Finishes Second In Tri-County Meet

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•April 26, 2023• SHS Girls Track had a very successful night on Monday, April 17 as they finished in 2nd place with 113 points at the 10 Team Tri-County meet. The 4 x 100 and 4 x 200 relays of Madalyn Booker, Cassidy Short, Alaina Moore, and Jalexis Bennett picked up two first place finishes with PR times of 51.97 and 1:50. Booker also won the 200 in 27.8, Bennett won the 100 in 13.50, and Short tied in the Long Jump for first at 5.15 meters. Point scorers are listed below: … Read More

Menu 4-26-2023

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 8 – Burger or Brat, Ranchero Beans, Corn, Pineapple, Bun May 9 – Chicken Pot Pie, Beets, Fruit, Biscuit, Dessert May 10 – Marinated Pork Loin, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Green Beans Italiano, Tropical Fruit, Dinner Roll May 11 – Chicken Salad, Vegetable Soup, Bean Salad, Fruit, Bread May 12 – Lasagna, Seasoned Cauliflower, Peas, Romaine Salad May 15 – Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bake, Roasted Vegetables, Chunky Applesauce, Juice, Biscuit May 16 – Meatloaf Creamed Peas & Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread May 17 – Beef … Read More

Shelby County Health Fair To Be Held Thursday May 4th

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•April 26, 2023• The Shelby County Senior Center, Shelby County University of Illinois Extension, Shelbyville Lion’s Club, and SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, are hosting the Shelby County Health Fair. The health fair will take place on Thursday, May 4th from 9 – 11:30 a.m. at the Shelby Christian Church located at 200 North Hickory Street in Shelbyville. This event is free & open to the public. There are over 40 organizations participating in the health fair this year. Some of these organizations include the Alzheimer’s Association, Community Care Systems, Inc., Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, Prairie Heart Institute … Read More