•May 8, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow The Moultrie County Courthouse Square in Sullivan is blooming this spring after students from Sullivan High School’s Horticulture Class made a planting visit. The students worked on the spring spruce up including planting flower beds and working on the Lincoln Memorial on the courthouse grounds. … Read More
•May 8, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council hired a local resident as City Treasurer, renewed a long standing energy contract and approved an increase in water and sewer rates at their May 2 meeting. The council voted to hire Kassie Waggoner as the new City Treasurer. “Kassie and her family are long-time residents and we’re glad to have her with us,” said Mayor Mike Mossman. … Read More
•May 8, 2024• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 11 am at Bethany library. Mexican meal will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
•May 8, 2024• Upcoming Blood Drives in Shelby and Moultrie Counties Moultrie • May 9th, 1 to 6 p.m. at Methodist Church, 128 E. Illinois St., Arthur • May 30th, Noon to 5:30 p.m. at Lovington Christian Church, 301 S County St., Lovington Shelby • May 16th, Noon to 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1000 West North 6th, Shelbyville • May 30th, 2 to 6 p.m. at Herrick Community Building, 11 Broadway Rd, Herrick … Read More
•May 8, 2024• The third Genealogy Class will be held on May 14 at the History Center in Sullivan, 6:30-8 p.m. All are invited to attend, no matter what your level of research, beginners or experienced. Gail Price, resident Genealogist, will conduct the class. Call the History Center 217-728-4095 Tuesday- Friday 10-3 or Saturday 10-2 to register. … Read More
•May 8, 2024• The annual Bethany Celebration Parade will be held June 22 at 10:00 a.m. Lineup will be at 9:00 at the OVMS North parking lot. … Read More
•May 8, 2024• Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase. … Read More
Nancy Claire Henderson Nancy Claire Henderson, 86, of Sullivan, IL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Sunday, May 5th at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation of Kathy, with SBL Hospice, for her loving care. Nancy was born March 1, 1938, to … Read More
•May 1, 2024• Lake Land College will honor graduates at the annual Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 10 at 6 p.m. in the Field House. More than 600 students will receive degrees and certificates this spring, with more than 340 graduates expected to participate in the ceremony. … Read More