Obituaries 3-5-2025: Doris Cazel
Doris Cazel Doris Ann Cazel, 83, of Sullivan, IL, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, IL. … Read More
Obituaries 3-5-2025: Dora Brewer
Dora Brewer Dora Darlene Brewer, 90, of Bethany, passed away at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2025, St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. … Read More
A Look Back…3-5-2025
2015 After the first dream about owning his own wildlife park, James Aikman, an Arthur resident, woke up and told his wife Kelsey. “On the night of October 21, 2013, I had a dream of my wife and I basically owning and running this wildlife drive-through park, so that next morning I told my wife about it, and she looked at me like I was crazy,” recalled Aikman to a full room during an economic luncheon at TnT Pizzeria February 19. “Our first son was going to be born in less than a month. She said, ‘We’ve got that coming … Read More
Illinois Extension shares the basics of estate planning
•March 5, 2025• There is comfort in knowing that your last wishes are taken care of. Have you ever felt overwhelmed when you heard the words, “estate planning”? An “Estate Planning 101: Know the Basics” webinar will be held Wednesday, March 19th at 9:00 a.m. at the Moultrie-Douglas Extension office at 304 E. Progress in Arthur. This workshop is a previously recorded webinar that will be provided free of charge, but advance registration is required. To register, call Illinois Extension at 217-543-3755, or email your name, postal address, and phone number to cburcham@illinois.edu. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate … Read More
Trivia night at the museum
•March 5, 2025• The Moultrie County Historical Center, 1303 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, will host Trivia Night at the Museum on Saturday, March 29. A meal will be served at 5 p.m. with trivia beginning at 6. To reserve your teams spot, register before March 22. Registration fee is $20 per person and teams can be made up of up to six people. Checks made payable to Moultrie County History Center may be mailed to P.O. Box 588, Sullivan, IL 61951 or dropped off at the History Center between 10-3 Tuesday-Friday or 10-2 on Saturday. Contact Donna Arendell (217) 521-9718 … Read More
IDNR seeking campground hosts for 2025 camping season
•March 5, 2025• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking campground hosts for the 2025 camping season for state parks, recreation areas, and historic sites throughout Illinois. Campground hosting is the perfect position for anyone who enjoys camping and helping other people. Hosts are often the first face to greet state park visitors. They check on arrivals and departures, write camping permits, acquaint campers with park facilities and regulations, answer questions about local and statewide attractions, help visitors plan outings, and more. … Read More
PA training announcement
•March 5, 2025• Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold Personal Assistant Training at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Thursday, March 20,2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Personal Assistants are employed by disabled individuals to perform household and personal care tasks at home and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation (DORS) program. A reservation is required attend. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Emily Dobson at 217-876-8888 or 800-358-8080 or send an email to edobson@decatursail.com. … Read More
Local fire results in half-million-dollar loss
Photo by R.R. Best On March 1st at 5:35 p.m., the Sullivan Fire Department was dispatched to a machine shed fire located near County Road 1200 East, between County Roads 1600N and 1500N. Upon arrival, the 600 square foot machine shed containing hay, straw, and farming equipment was found to be fully-engulfed. The fire departments of Bethany, Lovington, Arthur, and Windsor were called to assist. Defensive operations were deployed to contain any potential spread to the fire due the large amount of hay and straw, winds, and dry surrounding growth. No casualties were reported. The property is owned by Dennis … Read More
Music bingo
•March 5, 2025• On March 14th the Sullivan American Legion will be hosting music bingo for the Lady Patriots, as well as have a silent auction, raffle and 50/50. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., music bingo will be from 6-9 p.m., and tickets are $25.00. Reserve your tickets online at: https://yinyurl.com/3kz9sded. … Read More
Free live music
•March 5, 2025• On March 8th at 6:00 p.m., Allenville Christian Church will be hosting Jeff Boston from Tennessee, who will be performing live at their 201 Allen Street location. Free refreshments will be provided after as well as a free-will love offering. … Read More