City Council Discusses Public Works Director Position

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•May 10, 2023• by Crystal Reed The new Sullivan City Council met for the first time on Monday, May 8. During the meeting it was decided to postpone changes to electric and gas rates. “I think we need to be looking at what we can do to keep gas rates and electric rates as low as we can,” commented Mayor Mike Mossman. Commissioners Mossman and Kirk need time to review the rate study done by BHMG. They may end up doing so in the future but not at this point in time. However water and sewer rates are automatically increased … Read More

Auction for Sullivan Middle School to be Held June 3

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•May 10, 2023• by Crystal Reed Sullivan Middle School will be torn down in the near future. However before that happens those in the community have the opportunity to take home a piece of the school that brings back memories or simply sparks their interest. The auction will consist of everything left at the middle school from desks to doors. However anything that would disturb the walls is off limits. According to Nicole Monroe, a secretary with the Sullivan School District, the auction will be held at 9 am on Saturday, June 3. There will be a final walkthrough that … Read More

Paige Robinson Day Held in Bethany to Celebrate WNBA Recruit

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•May 10, 2023• by Crystal Reed A celebration of Okaw Valley alumna Paige Robinson was held last Wednesday in Bethany. The day began with a parade that started at Bethany First Christian Church and then rolled past Okaw Valley Elementary School before ending at Okaw Valley High School where several presentations were made to Robinson. Brooks Inman, Okaw Valley Athletic Director, described a performance he had seen by Paige as a basketball player at OV which occurred Saturday, January 20, 2018 during the conference championship against Tri-County. She went down with a serious left shoulder injury. The trainer taped her … Read More

Riven in Concert

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•May 10, 2023• Riven quartet from the St. Louis metro area will be in concert on Saturday, May 13 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 E. Allen Street, Allenville. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert. The concert is free, however a love offering will be received. … Read More

Scavenger Hunt

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•May 10, 2023• The Stolen Key Scavenger Hunt will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 4 pm at Crowder Park in Bethany. Someone has taken the key to the town. We need your help in figuring out who took it and where they’re hiding it. The suspect has left clues around town. Follow the riddles to find each clue and solve the mystery. We heard the police are even offering a cash reward to the first team to catch the suspect. Cost is $5 per person or group of 5 for $20. Price includes hot dog, chips and drink … Read More

Lovington Town Cleanup

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•May 10, 2023• Lovington will hold their town cleanup day on Saturday, May 20. There will be 4 roll off dumpsters back by Mechling’s Backhoe off State Street. No batteries, tv’s, appliances, tires, paint-oils or hazardous chemicals. This is for Lovington residents only. … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry

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•May 10, 2023• The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsor Decatur Catholic Charities will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, June 14 from 4 to 5 pm at the Lovington Ambulance Building. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. Please note: A mobile food pantry is held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest … Read More

Grant Awarded

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•May 10, 2023• The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office has been notified that it has been awarded a grant of $15,000 for FY 2024. Victims of Violent Crimes Assistance grant funds are managed by the Attorney General’s Office and are awarded to various community service programs who provide assistance to victims of crime. The Moultrie County State’s Attorney’s Office utilizes this award to fund the Victim Witness Coordinator position within the office. The grant is funded by fees paid by defendants and is not taxpayer supported. This is the third consecutive year this grant has been awarded to the State’s … Read More

Master Gardeners Announce Annual Plant Sale

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•May 3, 2023• Master Gardeners are excited to announce their annual spring plant sale is back at Garden Fest. They will be selling a variety of plants at Lytle Park, Mattoon on Saturday, May 13, 2023, from 9 am-12 pm. Our knowledgeable Master Gardeners will be available throughout the morning to address your yard and garden questions and give you suggestions for planting, pruning, and landscaping. This year we will feature a limited amount of fun hostas to add to your shaded landscapes including Blue Mouse Ears, Island Breeze, and Shadowland Whee just to name a few. Limited quantities of … Read More