•January 1, 2025• 3rd – Kids Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. We will be making a winter scene with q-tips and paper. 6th – Needle night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out come join us. 7th – Story time from 10-10:30 a.m. We will be reading “Buster’s First Snow” by Hisako Madokoro. … Read More
John Michael Sullivan, 84, of Greencastle, passed away at home in his sleep on December 22, 2024. … Read More
•January 1, 2025• January The Moultrie County Childcare Committee announced the awarding of a substantial grant totaling $21,600 to Sullivan Preschool in acknowledgment of its exemplary commitment to providing exceptional childcare services in Moultrie County. This grant reflects the committee’s dedication to supporting and enhancing early childhood education within our community. The Sullivan City Council agreed to helping the Sullivan Fire Department during their regular meeting on Monday, January 8. The first item under new business was discussion and possible approval of a TIF agreement with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. The fire protection district has asked help to purchase … Read More
•January 1, 2025• by Ariana R Cherry The December meeting of the ALAH Board of Education was marked by a continued discussion on the referendum that had recently failed to pass. Community member Jeremy Hale voiced his disappointment at the outcome, emphasizing the community’s division and the urgent need to prioritize the children’s education and future. “I am here to help, and I want success for us,” Hale began. “I’ve heard a lot of good and bad things here about this school. I am disappointed that not everyone is on the same page in this community. I don’t feel that … Read More
•January 1, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council wrapped up their 2024 meeting schedule Thursday night by approving annexing some property and revising some city codes. The council opened the meeting with a public hearing on a plan to annex Windmill Legacy Farms, south of the city on South Hamilton Street west side of the road. During the hearing, Mayor Mike Mossman was asked if there are current plans to develop the five plus acre property. … Read More
•January 1, 2025• Kennady Wilson, from Bethany, has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. “Making the Dean’s List is a tremendous honor. It is a recognition of our students’ hard work and commitment to success,” said John Chenoweth, who serves as UW-Whitewater’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “We are proud of our students and hope to see their names on the list again. Congratulations to all who were recognized!” The Registrar’s … Read More
•January 1, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their January Quarter Auction on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. 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 in identifying and returning stray animals to their owners. Money raised will also be used for spay and neutering for cats and dogs. Bring dog or cat treats or food for a … Read More
Jane Ramsey Jane Ramsey, 82, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:50 a.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 2, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made in care of the family.Jane was born on May 3, 1942, in Tower Hill; the daughter of Hiram and Lona (Harlow) Bland. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, friends and her cats. Jane enjoyed sewing, the outdoors and gardening. She is survived … Read More
Isaac Hill’s Mission for Jefferson…Part 2 •December 25, 2024• by Janet Roney In this series of articles, we’ve been following old trails into the past of Moultrie County and central Illinois. We’ve covered the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road used by the French in the 1700s, the path the Long Knives of George Rogers Clark used to cross Illinois during the Revolutionary War that secured Illinois, including Moultrie, for the United States, and I sickened some of you when you read about the Eagle Pond duck dinner a la’ feather observed by Indian captive William Biggs while traveling through Moultrie on the trail … Read More
•December 25, 2024• Hunters in Illinois took a preliminary total of 82,496 deer during the seven-day 2024 Illinois firearm deer season that concluded Dec. 8. Comparatively, hunters harvested 76,494 deer during the 2023 firearm season. The preliminary harvest for the second segment of the 2024 firearm season Dec. 5-8 was 27,835 compared with 22,883 deer harvested during the second part of the 2023 season. … Read More