•April 15, 2026• On Thursday, May 14th, from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Lovington Church of God and Family Life Center, located at 301 West State Street, Lovington, the American Red Cross will be on site for their “Spring into Life” blood drive. For an appointment, contact Shelley Martina at (217) 855-4953 or 1 (800) RED CROSS, or visit redcrossblood.org. … Read More
•April 15, 2026• With the ‘Project Next Generation’ grant, the Windsor Storm Memorial Library will be having an after-school program for 5th through 8th-grade students. April showers, rain, and weather experiments and activities will be held on Wednesday, April 22nd, at 3:30 at the library. On Saturday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m., the library will welcome WAND-TV meteorologist Alivia Colon for a special weather program. Colon will read a weather-themed story, lead a fun, hands-on weather experiment, and talk with children about the fascinating world of weather forecasting. The event will also feature the exciting introduction of the library’s brand … Read More
•April 15, 2026• On Wednesday, April 22nd, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., the Mid Illinois Senior Services will be presenting a Spring Fashion Show at 113 E Jefferson Street in Sullivan. Join MISS, RSVP, and Mrs. Voegel’s FCS class as they showcase spring fashions from MISS’s Thrifty Boutique. The Thrifty boutique provides a wide array of items for sale, from clothing and cookware to shoes and household goods for sale, with all proceeds used to help fund Mid Illinois Senior Center. … Read More
•April 15, 2026• by DM Williamee The DEA’s National ‘Prescription Drug Take Back Day,’ held twice yearly (April and October), offers a safe, anonymous way to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications. This spring, Saturday, April 25th, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day began in September of 2010 to combat the growing opioid crisis and reduce prescription drug misuse. The initiative was launched to provide a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unwanted, unused, or expired medications, preventing them from being stolen, abused, or harming individuals and the … Read More
•April 15, 2026• by DM Williamee Photo by DM WilliameeDenise Bloemer, Sarah Bush Lincoln Leadership Academy On Tuesday, April 7th, Mid Illinois Senior Services of Sullivan’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ presented an information-rich session titled, “Discover the Power of Nutrition” to those in attendance for the well-attended educational luncheon. Led by Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Denise Bloemer, a graduate of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Leadership Academy and member of the SBL Workforce Engagement team, the presentation provided current dietary guidelines and suggestions for eating healthily and living better through the power of nutrition. … Read More
Photo by DM Williamee On April 8th, Sullivan High School student Caden Saul signed his letter of intent to attend Quincy University and pursue his baseball career, which he selected after visiting the campus and community. He is most looking forward to immersing himself in the college experience and all that entails. Caden plans to study Marketing, and his advice to his peers and those who come after was simple, “Enjoy and make the most out of it, and the rest will follow.” Pictured L-R: father Brian Saul, Caden Saul, and mother, Amber Saul. … Read More
•April 15, 2026• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins have dominated track the last several years. This year is no different. They went to a quad meet in Shelbyville and left with another victory. The win was thanks to many athletes who scored points on their way to a 106 point victory. Recent Lewis University commit, Johnny Iacobazzi, continues to show both dominance and versatileness in various events. He finished second in the 3200m but captured the win in the 400m. He also ran two relays. For the 4×400, he was joined by Colt Wilson, Karson Ragsdale, and James … Read More
Revolutionary War Connections •April 15, 2026• by Janet Roney I’m sure you all know that this year is the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence. Even though the first white settlers did not come into our county until 1826, fifty years after the United States began, we have at least three Revolutionary War veterans buried in Moultrie County. They are John S. Howell, Isaac Waggoner, and James Patterson. I’ll tell you more about them soon. Besides these patriots, many of our early settlers were children and grandchildren of Revolutionary War veterans. One of those grandchildren was Samuel Washington Lindley. You … Read More
King Candidates are Caden Saul, James Feldkamp, Carter Thurston, Owen Smith, and Johnathon IacobazziQueen Candidates are Eiley Poe, Riane Bear, Devon Richardson, Emily Crosier, Kate BushueProm will take place Saturday, April 18th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Building 1225 in Sullivan. … Read More
•April 15, 2026• Screenshot On Friday, April 10th, the Sullivan Blue Dolphins hosted their 2025–2026 Team Banquet. All team members were awarded a team medal, recognizing their commitment and achievements throughout the season. The evening also celebrated the contributions of the coaching staff, board members, and swim officials who support the team year-round. Summer and Winter Regional Championship Teams received certificates for their accomplishments. Additionally, the Summer and Winter State Championships were award their achievements. … Read More