Frances Yeakel Frances M. Yeakel, 100, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday December 16, 2023. Fran’s request was that there would be a memorial service to be planned to be held at a later date. … Read More
Katherine Ray Katherine Elizabeth Ray, affectionately known as Nan to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 89. Born on June 27, 1934, in Windsor, Illinois, to Wilbur “B.I.” and Elsie (Frizzell) Carman, Nan lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in the community she loved. She was a 1952 graduate of Windsor High School and a lifelong member of the Windsor Christian Church. … Read More
Pamela Guyot Pamela Rives Guyot, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, December 15, 2023 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Barbara Neuhauser Barbara Ann Neuhauser, 56, of Knoxville, Tennessee, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 2:36 a.m. Wednesday December 13, 2023 in her residence. … Read More
Betty Book Betty Ruth Book, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, Illinois. … Read More
•December 20, 2023• New Year’s resolutions tend to focus heavily on healthy aspirations. Each January, people from all walks of life express a desire to lose weight, exercise more, quit smoking, or get more sleep. However, that doesn’t mean that resolutions cannot involve fun with friends. Resolutions that focus on improving social connections might be something to consider this year. Expanding your social life can prove beneficial, as strong social connections are important to maintaining cognitive health and emotional well-being. The following are some socially-minded resolutions. • Volunteer. One of the best ways to meet new people is to engage … Read More
2013 The Lovington Housewalk, an event that had not been held in more than five years was held. The walk which formerly benefitted Lovington High School had its proceeds going to support the Relay for Life, a fundraising event for the American Cancer Society that year. The event had a steady stream of visitors to the six homes included in the walk. The one day event raised $800. The First Christian Church of Sullivan quilters Sunday School class made small quilts that were given to the Sullivan Police Department, who provided them to children who had been uprooted from his … Read More
•December 20, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Moultrie County Board held a regular meeting Thursday, December 14, at the Moultrie County Courthouse. County Board members Kenny Graven and Billy Voyles were absent. The board approved the Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The total levy is $2,602,843.00. Board members Scott Buxton and Aaron Wilhelm voted no. Wilhelm explained his reason for being a no vote, saying he has been a no vote through the process because he made a promise when he was running for office that he wouldn’t vote for any kind of tax increases. “I’m going to … Read More