Resolving To Write Better With No Negative Effects

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•January 4, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer This week is a time for reflection and rejuvenation and of shame and penance for whatever high-jinks you got up to on New Year’s Eve.. I won’t add to the pressure in your heads. But when you’re good and ready, consider dropping me a line with a personal resolution regarding what you’d like to work on this year to improve your communication skills. Like publicly setting a weight-loss goal, it’s sure to cause a shame spiral by February. Come on, it’ll be fun. I’ll get the conversation started. … Read More

Remember When? 1-4-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Bethany’s urgent storm sewer renovation project received a $200,000 boost from the federal government. Before an audience of about 25, Congressman Glenn Poshard and U.S. Dept of Agriculture representative Wallce Furrow presented Bethany’s present and former mayors, Joann Grove and Don Gibbons, with a check symbolizing the award. The money was used to help replace a disintegrating storm sewer system in Bethany’s business district. … Read More

2022 Year in Review (continued from last week)

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•January 4, 2023• June Memorial Day services were held in Sullivan, Bethany, Findlay and Windsor. At the ceremony in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, Mayor Richard Glazebrook spoke. In Bethany the service was held at Marrowbone Township Cemetery and the speaker was Pastor Rob Roy. Kristi Hart was appointed as Planning and Zoning Director at the May meeting of the Moultrie County Board. Hart was born in Bethany and has four daughters. ALAH held their commencement on the football field. Valedictorian was Jacob Duzan and salutatorian Max Allen. Seth Webner built a bus shelter to keep students waiting for the school … Read More

City Council Approves Purchase of 2023 Ford Explorer for Police Department

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•January 4, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council held their last meeting of 2022 Wednesday, December 28. The only item of new business was waiving the bidding and approving the purchase of a 2023 Ford Explorer for the Police Department. Commissioners Abbey Sherwood and Doug Booker were absent. Bob Ingram addressed the council in regard to why they did not go out for bid on the purchase. They previously ordered the car, but it was nixed because there were not enough of the vehicles available. The car they approved was the original one they voted to buy. Ingram … Read More

Human Trafficking Awareness Month

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•January 4, 2023• January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is partnering with The Power Project to train group home and residential care facility staff across Illinois on how to identify, intervene and prevent human trafficking among their youth in treatment. Nearly 1,000 congregate care staff in 37 facilities across the state completed Commercial Sexual Exploitation 101 training in 2022. “As a former youth in care, I realize that I could have very easily become a victim of human trafficking when I was younger, and now it’s my passion to look … Read More

Monthly Quarter Madness

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•January 4, 2023• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their January Quarter Auction on Wednesday,January 11, 2023. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Moultrie County Illinois PAWS is the charity of the month (find them on Facebook at “Moultrie County Illinois PAWs”). Moultrie County PAWS uses funds for companion animals in need of discretionary care and treatment. They also assist inidentifying and returning stray animals to their owners. Money raised will also be used for spay andneuter for cats and dogs. Bring wipes, paper towels, dog and cat treats, food and toys for a free … Read More

Amish Country Tractor Cruise Comes to an End

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•January 4, 2023• The Amish Country Tractor Cruise will not be held in 2023 and there are no plans to have the cruise in future years. “My interests have changed.” says Jim Fleming, Director and Co-Founder of the cruise which started in 2010. The cruise traveled a different route each year and attracted participants from seven states. The cruise was very successful and received national recognition in the Heritage Iron magazine in 2021. Fleming added, “what made this cruise successful were the excellent volunteers and sponsors who gave of their time and money to make it a safe and fun … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Robert D. Newcome

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Robert D. Newcome Robert D. Newcome, 68, of Bethany, died December 27, 2022 in his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2023 in Seitz Funeral Home, Moweaqua. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time. Memorials may be made to the Casey Williams Foundation. Robert was born on May 12, 1954 in Decatur, IL, the son of Robert T. and Norma J. (Nichols) Newcome. He married Donna Williams on July 16, 1977 in Assumption, IL. She survives. Robert was a member of UAW #751 and retired from Caterpillar, where he worked for 35 … Read More