Deer population surges around lake

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•July 1, 2026• by Sharon Barricklow A doe and her fawn are regulars near Lake Shelbyville. Is your shrubbery looking jagged? Is your garden not producing? Are their hoof prints in the mud and something on the ground bigger than any dog business? If so, you may have been visited by Moultrie County’s resident deer. Believe it or not, in 1900 the white tail deer population in Illinois was virtually extinct. Obviously, in the last 126 years that has changed, with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources estimating the state’s deer population at 660,000 in 2025. Moultrie County doesn’t have … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……….

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The Declaration of Sarah’s Cousin•July 1, 2026• by Janey Roney One of our home movies from the 1970s captured our daughter squirting water from a hose into a growing puddle in the lane. When her big brother splashed through her puddle, she burst into tears and screamed, “He’s stepping in my stream!!!” We all step in someone’s stream now and then, but for most of the last 250 years, we Americans have managed to live in peace with one another. Among notable exceptions, of course, are the Civil War, the black civil rights struggle, and that awful year, 1968, but … Read More

July Peace Meal

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•July 1, 2026• For Peace Meal reservations at Sullivan Senior Center call 217-728-8521 1: Chickens strips, scalloped potatoes, green beans, mandarin oranges, bread/roll 2: Spaghetti & meat sauce, seasoned greens, corn, broccoli salad 3: Closed in observance of the 4th of July … Read More

Work begins on new city well

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•July 1, 2026• Construction began on a new water well for Sullivan last week. by Sharon Barricklow A new addition to Sullivan’s well field is under construction last week after the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued a drilling permit. Sullivan has been under water restrictions since earlier this year due to low water levels in the aquifer that supplies the city with water. City council members said the new well will not entirely alleviate the water shortage but is a step forward.  … Read More

Burcham to be guest speaker at Dine with a Doc®

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•July 1, 2026• In the rush of our daily routines, it is a rare gift to simply pause, take a deep breath, and let the quiet beauty of the world wash over us. Imagine sitting outdoors on a warm summer morning, the gentle scent of seasonal blooms drifting through the air, while the soft, melodic song of a backyard bird reminds us to be completely present in the moment. It is in this spirit of peace, renewal, and gentle connection that Senior Education Ministries, Inc. invites local seniors, veterans, caregivers, and community members to a tranquil afternoon of fellowship. This … Read More

Obituaries 7-1-2026: Mary Lane

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Mary Lane Mary N. Dotson Lane, 90, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2025, at her home in Gulf Shores, Alabama, surrounded by her loving family following complications from a stroke and long-term battle with severe arthritis. … Read More

Obituaries 7-1-2026: Cameron Crowe

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Cameron Crowe Cameron Michael Crowe, 19, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:03 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 2026 in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2026 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation was held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Private family burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan High School Baseball Program. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More