Windsor Students of the Month

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•April 19, 2023• Windsor Jr./Sr. is pleased to announce their March Students of the Month, Elijah Robinson and Addilyn Bly. Elijah Robinson is the son of Jonathan and Amanda Robinson. He is currently a sophomore in high school. In his free time, he enjoys playing basketball. He plans to become an electrician after he graduates from high school. Addilyn Bly is the daughter of Dereck and Daphney Bly. She is currently in 8th grade and is involved in volleyball, cheerleading, and is her class secretary. She enjoys crocheting and playing volleyball in her free time. She plans to one day … Read More

SHS Girls Track Takes Sixth

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•April 19, 2023• SHS Girls Track finished in 6th place with 44 points at the 15 Team Tolono Girls Invite on Friday, April 14. It was a beautiful night for a meet and Sullivan had some big performances by several of their young athletes. Cassidy Short highlighted the performances with a 1st place long jump leap of 16’5”, while Kharli Kelly took 2nd place in the High Jump, on misses, with a 4’10” clearance. The 4 x 100 of Short, Booker, Moore, and Bennett also placed 2nd. Below are point scorers. Monday they hosted the 10 team Tri-County Invitational. Long … Read More

Facts for Families: Take Time for a “Family Night In” This April

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•April 19, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator April is here and brings many changes. The temperature. The clock. Even our clothing. Why not add one more change to the list? Get out your calendars and pick a night for a “family night in” to relax and spend time together. What children really want is more time with friends and family. What gets in the way? Children tell us that their family schedules are controlled by sports, school activities, homework and their parents’ work.A “family night in” doesn’t have to be a major event. In fact, simple things are … Read More

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

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•April 19, 2023• The Illinois Department of Transportation is teaming up with the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month, reminding drivers to “Drop it and Drive.” Throughout April, law enforcement officers will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws. … Read More

Illinois Deer Donation Program Donates 33,656 Meals to Area Families

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•April 19, 2023• With community support, the Illinois Deer Donation Program had a successful first season. During the 2022 season, 8,414 pounds of donated venison were processed by local meat processors. The meat was donated to 37 food pantries, resulting in 33,656 meals to area families. In response to rising food and meat prices and the challenges food pantries have in obtaining meat, University of Illinois Extension, along with key partners, launched the Illinois Deer Donation Program in 2022. … Read More

Moultrie County History Center to Host Holocaust Art Exhibition

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•April 19, 2023• “The Auschwitz Experience in the Art of Prisoners” art exhibit will be on display at the Moultrie County History Center in Sullivan from May 2 through 29. A Grand Opening for the exhibit will be held on Thursday, May 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. “The Moultrie County Historical & Genealogical Society is honored to be partnering with the Champaign – Urbana Jewish Federation to bring this special exhibit to our county,” said History Center Museum Director Pam Wood. “We hope seeing this exhibit will start important conversations about the Holocaust, antisemitism, the Moultrie County veterans who … Read More

National Work Zone Awareness Week

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•April 19, 2023• The Illinois Department of Labor’s (IDOL) Division of Occupational Safety and Health (IL OSHA) and On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program are recognizing National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), April 17-21, 2023. … Read More