•May 1, 2024• Heavenbound will be in concert on Saturday, May 4 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
•April 24, 2024• A retirement appreciation gathering will be held Saturday, April 27 for Pastor Rodney and Charlene Houser at the Lovington Church of God. The gathering will be held at the Church of God Community Building from 2-4 p.m. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• by E. Scott England It’s a track meet where some of the top teams compete as a way to size up the potential competition in the postseason. Both teams competed well with coaches happy with performances. Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly picked up points with a second and third place finish in the high jump. Devon Richardson also picked up a point with her sixth place finish in the triple jump. … Read More
Seeing the Beauty •April 24, 2024• by Janet Roney What do you think is the most beautiful spot in Moultrie County? I have several favorites. There’s nothing quite like the sight, smell, and sound of a field of freshly tasseled corn on a summer evening in July, especially on the high ground north of Bethany near St. Isadore’s Church. It’s the highest spot in the county and you can see lights from five towns in the county plus Decatur from there. The fresh, clean smell of corn pollen fills the air, and, I swear, you can hear the popping … Read More
•April 24, 2024• by E. Scott England The entire Midwest was watching the weather radar last Tuesday as storms swept most of the area. For Sullivan, they were hoping the rain would continue to hold out so they could get their Tri-County track meet in plus honor the seniors of this year. Unfortunately, with the second heat of girls in the blocks for the 400m relay, lightning let loose triggering the 30 minute relay. With continued lightning over the next 30 minutes, officials decided to end the meet. In field events for the girls, Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly … Read More
•April 24, 2024• CEFS Outreach, Bethany will be at the Village Hall on May 10th from 10:00 am -12:00 pm with a Mobile Food Pantry. Signup through their Microsoft form by May 3rd https://forms.office.com/r/6CGbXU2YcK … Read More
•April 24, 2024• In a celebration of local talent and dedication on the basketball court, four standout athletes from Sullivan have been recognized in the prestigious Journal-Gazette All-Area Girls Basketball Team. Addison Minor and Kiley Dyer have both received Special Mention for their outstanding contributions to the sport. Known for their skill, determination, and leadership on the court, Minor and Dyer have captured the attention of fans and opponents alike with their impressive performances throughout the season. … Read More
•April 24, 2024• Mid State Tank will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 7:00 am to noon on Thursday, May 9th at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside Donor Bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions … Read More
•April 24, 2024• By Ileana Saveley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers can create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information. For example, scammers may: • Cover official QR codes with fake ones on parking meters, menus, or magazines. • Send QR codes via email or text message pretending to be from delivery companies. … Read More