A Look Back…5-8-2024

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2014 The current ordinance on alcohol sales in Lovington restricts all sales of alcohol on Sundays, but at this week’s monthly meeting, Casey’s store manager Debbie Howell and regional district manager Colleen Leischner requested an amendment to the ordinance to allow sales from noon to close on Sundays, citing a loss of potential revenue due to boaters who filled their tanks and sought to buy alcohol. The 2014 Okaw Valley High School Prom King and Queen were crowned May 3 at The Lions Center in Mt. Zion. Alex Sims and Shelby Dash were named king and queen. Mollie Bowman signed … Read More

SHS FCCLA Awards Banquet

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•May 8, 2024• Sullivan High School FCCLA held their End of Year Banquet and Awards dinner on April 25th in the SHS Commons. Newly elected officers for the 2024-2025 School year were installed, as well as presenting members with certificates of leadership participation and special awards were given out. The special awards: Resiliency in Red – Sarina Voegel, Pearl Award – Shanice Brant, 110% Award – Damian Lee, Table Award – Keegan Betts, Lockwood Award – Hayden Nohren. 2024-2025 Officers: President – Addison Brush, Vice President – Claire Welch, Secretary- Sarina Voegel, Treasurer – Linnea Graham [/s2If] … Read More

Amish Heritage Center celebrates largest Sheep to Clothing to Quilts event ever

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•May 8, 2024• by Ariana R. Cherry The Illinois Amish Heritage Center hosted its largest sheep-shearing event ever this past Saturday, drawing visitors from all over the state and beyond. “This is the largest sheep-shearing event we have done,” stated Wilmer Otto who has been a part of the growing Illinois Amish Heritage Center. Since moving the Yoder and Shrock homes to the land in 2016, the five-acre farm/facility has developed into a well known attraction as tourists find their way to Arthur passing through Chesterville. … Read More

Horticulture class plants flowers

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•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

City hires treasurer, renews energy contract at May 2 meeting

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•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

Blood Drives

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•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

Genealogy Class

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•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

Bingo

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•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