•April 10, 2024• “Did a teacher ever leave a lasting impression on you?”. That was the question posed to the thirty-three Moultrie County retired teachers on April 3rd. Guest speaker Danny Powell, of Atwood, a retired teacher and principal, wanted the group to remember the power that some teachers have had in our lives. The question prompted several retired teachers to share stories from their own childhoods and careers. … Read More
•April 10, 2024• By Sharon Barricklow Sullivan’s baseball fields will be getting an upgrade after the City Council approved accepting an Open Spaces Land Acquisition and Development Grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The $576,000 grant must be matched by the city, either in cash or “in kind” work done by city laborers. The new project will upgrade baseball and softball facilities, something supporters told the council was needed. … Read More
2014 Lancers senior Katie Wildman struck out two and snagged a liner for the first three outs of the visitor’s half of the first—on her way to an eight strikeout performance— and at first look of the Maroon’s pitching, it looked as if ALAH would clobber Champaign Central. After several years of training, Sullivan native and EIU junior kinesiology major Alex Wood recently won the annual Mr. EIU bodybuilding competition last month. … Read More
•April 10, 2024• The Dalton City UMC, 200 East Freeland, Dalton City, will hold a Ham & Beans Supper on April 13 from 4:30-7 p.m. Meal includes ham & beans, cornbread, dessert and drink for $8 or hot dog, chips, desserts and drink for $5. … Read More
•April 10, 2024• Mark and Pam Fisher will be in concert on Saturday, April 13 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be finger food fellowship. A love offering will be collected. … Read More