•February 12, 2025• This month’s Quarter Madness at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 has been moved from Wednesday, February 12 to February 19. The Heritage Woods Activity Department will remain the Organization of the Month. Doors open at 6:00 and the Quarter Auction will begin at 6:30. See more information on our Facebook page “Mo Co Monthly Quarter Madness.” … Read More
•February 12, 2025• The Bethany senior citizens potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at the Bethany Library at 11 a.m. Ham & beans and cornbread will be furnished. Everyone welcome. … Read More
•February 12, 2025• Mark your calendars, get those dresses and prepare to have a great time all while raising awareness and supporting Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. The Sullivan Adult Prom will be held March 29 at the Sullivan American Legion. The theme chosen for this year is Casino Night. All proceeds go to the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. Message facebook.com/MCDownSyndromeAware for tickets. Brought to you by the Moultrie County Down Syndrome Awreness Committee. … Read More
•February 12, 2025• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary is hosting their annual Wine Expo/Vendor Fair fundraiser on Sunday Feb. 16th from 1-4 at the Sullivan Legion. There will be four wineries in attendance offering wine tasting and a variety of vendors. In addition, there will be some very talented artisans offering their works as well as boutiques, direct sales and cookies. Food will be available for purchase provided by the American Legion. Entrance fee is $5 which includes wine tasting. … Read More
Scott J. Long, 66, of Sullivan, IL, died February 8, 2025, in his home.Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua. A visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Burial will be in Westside Cemetery, Moweaqua. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Paws.Scott was born on June 4, 1958, in Decatur, IL, the son of Paul J. and Mabel (Foreman) Long. He married Vicky Collins on December 30, 2009. She survives.Scott was affiliated with the Catholic Church. He was formerly employed with Bodine Electric and Hazelriggs Auto of … Read More
The MCHD offers a program to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones •February 5, 2025• By Angela Hogan Sarah Cares for Her Father When Sarah’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with cancer, she didn’t think twice about stepping in as his primary caregiver. At first, it was manageable. She took Jim to his medical appointments, helped with groceries, and ensured he took his medications. Today, as his condition progresses, Sarah finds herself overwhelmed. The stress of balancing her part-time job, family, and her father’s increasing needs leaves her exhausted. She feels guilty for feeling frustrated, yet she doesn’t … Read More
Photo furnished Okaw Valley girls basketball senior night was held on Thursday, January 30. Lady Timberwolf seniors McKenna Phelps and Julia Schrock were honored along with German foreign exchange student Annika Sherle. … Read More
•February 5, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their December Quarter Auction on Wednesday, February 12. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. … Read More
•February 5, 2025• by E. Scott England Coming off the high of winning the LPC conference championship, the Lady Redskins wasted no time resuming their regular season dominance. And the play started with a rematch against the Cumberland Pirates. Cumberland gave Sullivan a run for their money in the conference championship. But Sullivan struggled rebounding and making anything beyond the perimeter. As a team, they agreed they couldn’t let that happen again. So they didn’t. They held the Pirates to just two points in the first quarter and just a single point in the fourth. Addison Stollard led the team … Read More
•February 5, 2025• by E. Scott England Over twenty years ago, Sullivan and, then, just Bethany, formed a co-op to give access to sports for students who would not normally be granted such an opportunity. For Bethany, this meant that those desiring to play football would indeed have the opportunity. For the longest time, the co-op was just called Sullivan/Bethany, but colloquially was known just as the Sullivan Redskins. Eventually, in 2001 Bethany and Findlay merged to become Okaw Valley. Over time, the co-op decided to adopt the acronym SOV for the Sullivan/Okaw Valley teams. … Read More