A Look Back…

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2014 The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society held their monthly general meeting Thursday April 24 in the Heritage Center. The speaker for the evening was Glenn Austin of Bethany who spoke on a big event for Bethany – The Day Annie Oakley Came to Town.  Students recently attended McTeacher Night at the local McDonald’s and had their names drawn for some incredible prizes. McDonald’s in Sullivan has sponsored McTeacher Night for the last 10 years and donates $1,000 annually to the Sullivan PTO. They have given away a total of $10,000 in cash and $5,000 in prizes over the … Read More

Lead exposure and our children

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•April 17, 2024• Why are children particularly susceptible, and what can parents do about it?  By Angela Hogan Lead exposure is a serious health concern for children, with potentially devastating consequences. Unfortunately, its exposure in children can occur and accumulate almost undetected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children at highest risk for lead exposure are typically under age 6, from low-income households, or reside in homes built before 1978.   Based on available data, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) currently recognizes most ZIP codes in Moultrie County as having an increased risk of … Read More

Alumni Wall of Fame inductee Tim Uphoff  

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•April 17, 2024• Tim Uphoff, Findlay HS Class of 1981, has been chosen for the Alumni Wall of Fame. To be nominated the individual must have been a graduate of Bethany, Findlay, or Okaw Valley. Nominations were based on an individual’s contribution to society and community, the betterment of mankind or occupational/endeavor recognition.  Tim will be recognized at the 2024 Okaw Valley Commencement. He joins prior inductees Mike Cohan, Ryan Fitzgerald, Sam Scott, Robert Disney Jr., Rita Florey, Sean Creviston and Brett Robinson. … Read More

MCHS April meeting

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•April 17, 2024• “Moultrie Missionaries, Then and Now” will be presented at the Thursday, April 18th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at their History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan at 7 pm. Following a brief history of early Christian Missionaries working in pioneer central Illinois, Mike Craig of Sullivan, a modern missionary, will share experiences of the Hearts and Hands Honduras Mission Team during their 30 work and medical mission trips to the same village in Honduras during  the last fifteen years. The team has grown to  include volunteers from several denominations in the Sullivan and central … Read More

Road access closed

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•April 17, 2024• The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru Friday, April 19th and again Monday, April 22nd thru Friday, April 26th. The road will be open for weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of a new electric feeder line being installed to the main dam. The Corps of Engineers … Read More

Bethany rummage sales

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•April 17, 2024• Bethany Village Wide Rummage Sales will be May 2 – 4. Sign up sheets are available at Village Hall, Marrowbone Library and Casey’s. Deadline to be included in News Progress advertisement will be April 22. … Read More

Drive-thru dinner

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•April 17, 2024• The Bethany Fire and Ambulance Department will host a drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bethany Firehouse. Smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread and chips will be available for $10. No advance ticket is needed and delivery is free for village residents. For delivery call 217-665-3726. … Read More

Taco Salad Fundraiser

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•April 17, 2024• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will have their annual Taco Salad Fundraiser on Monday, May 6 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Order forms are available upon request or to place an order call (217) 728-4300 by April 26. The loaded taco salad is $8 each and are available for carry-out, 20 Courtyard Blvd, Sullivan, or delivery in Sullivan. … Read More

Hydrant flush

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•April 17, 2024• The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 15th. This work will last for approximately one month.  If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away  For questions, please call the City Building at 728-4383. … Read More