Remembering Who We Are…….107

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Jonathan L. Lindley, Alamo Defender •April 29, 2026• by Janet Roney Before I tell you about Moultrie County’s three Revolutionary War veterans buried here, I have more to share about the Lindley family…namely, Jonathan L. Lindley, the son of Samuel Washington Lindley, who was the only Illinois man to die at the Alamo in 1836. Last week, I told you about pioneer Samuel Washington Lindley’s connections to the Revolution through his maternal grandfather, Dr. John Pyle, who shared British war plans with George Washington before the Battle of Yorktown, and his Quaker paternal grandfather, Thomas Lindley, who dropped dead on … Read More

Sullivan Royalty

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Photo Submitted SHS Prom court:(L to R): Front Row – King – Owen Smith, Queen – Kate Bushue, Back Row – Devon Richardson, 2025 King Lucas Floyd, Carter Thurston, Johnathon Iacobazzi, Riane Bear, Caden Saul, James Feldkamp, Eiley Poe, Emily Crosier, and 2025 Queen Katilyn Kirby. … Read More

Lovington Village meeting fraught with contention

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•April 29, 2026• by DM Williamee On April 13th, the Village of Lovington held its regular monthly meeting, with Lovington locals in attendance who were armed with questions ranging from water bill payments to liquor licensure, and whether ordinance changes to the liquor ordinance were legal and/or ethical. Before the regular meeting, a brief appropriations meeting was held. Appropriations remained unchanged through to 2027, with no dissenting votes by the village board. Resident Carolyn Trower spoke, requesting that the Village create an online payment and billing portal for utilities, specifically the water bill. Mrs. Trower advised the board that bills … Read More

A Look Back…4-29-2026

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2016 David Bowers spent the better part of his life in Lovington, reaching out to touch someone. Even though he retired from family-owned Moultrie Independent Telephone Company at the end of March, he wasn’t going to stop being involved. “When you live a full life, life is fulfilling,” Bowers said, noting his retirement as vice president and plant supervisor gave him time to concentrate on other community needs. Country Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan earned a position on the Insurance group’s Distinguished All-American team. Houser was among a select group of top Country Financial agency managers and financial representatives … Read More

50th annual Spring Rendezvous a blast 

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•April 29, 2026• Photo by DM Williamee The National Anthem was beautifully performed by Jill Deters. by DM Williamee The Prairieland Frontiersman’s 50th Annual Spring Rendezvous, held on April 24th-26th at the Prairieland Frontiersman Club Grounds in Sullivan, resulted in a packed campground enjoying both the event and the perfect weather on Saturday. This year’s celebration commemorated both the 50th Spring Rendezvous and the 250th birthday of the United States.  … Read More

OV’s Stauder: Superintendent of Distinction

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•April 29, 2026• Okaw Valley Superintendent Dr. Kent Stauder (center), Illinois State Board of Education Chairman Dr. Steven Isoye, and IASA Executive Director Dr. Brent Clark. Dr. Kent Stauder, superintendent of Okaw Valley CUSD #302, has been named the 2026 Superintendent of Distinction by his peers in the Abe Lincoln Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA). Stauder was honored at an awards luncheon on April 23 in Springfield, where 21 regional Superintendents of Distinction were recognized. Dr. Steven Isoye, Chair of the Illinois State Board of Education, served as the featured speaker. … Read More

Free summer meal program

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•April 29, 2026• Sullivan Schools will be providing meals at no cost to anyone 18 and under in the Sullivan area. They plan to deliver door-to-door to anyone who would like to receive meals within the Sullivan School District. This will occur one day per week with 7 days of meals per child. Meal delivery will begin the week of May 26th and run through August 6th. The Sullivan School District will also continue a meal pickup program for families who reside outside of the Sullivan School District. Those families may pick up meals at the Sullivan Elementary School from … Read More

SAIL: Personal Assistant training

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•April 29, 2026• Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant. The training will be held in Shelbyville on Thursday, May 14th, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Shelbyville SAIL office, 1604 West Main Street.  Personal Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation program. Participants in the training must be registered in advance and arrive by 1:00 p.m. Those who complete the … Read More