County Awards ARPA Funds to Three Organizations

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•September 21, 2022• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Three more organizations were awarded American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds during the Thursday, September 15, Moultrie County Board meeting. The board approved a motion to award $80,000 to Moultrie County Animal Control, an additional $280,000 to the Moultrie County Beacon and $75,000 to the United Methodist Church. The animal control will use the money to add on to the current facility to house cats. The Moultrie County Beacon’s amount is due to loss of revenue during COVID. The United Methodist Church funds will be used toward repairs on the historical part … Read More

The Sandwich that Changed Steve Jenne’s Life

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•September 21, 2022• by Ellen Ferrera NP Writer On September 22, 1960, then Vice President Richard Nixon came to Sullivan to address a crowd at a Buffalo Barbeque Festival. He took one bite from his barbeque sandwich and then left to greet the crowd. In that instant, 14-year-old Steve Jenne grabbed the sandwich and the plate, raced home on his bicycle, had his mother put the sandwich in a plastic baggie, then into a Musselman Applesauce jar, and then into the freezer. Little did he know the sandwich adventures that would follow in the next 60 years. On Thursday, September … Read More

Southern Gospel Concert

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•September 21, 2022• A southern gospel concert featuring Rick Alan King from Goodlettsville, TN will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 6 pm at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S. Allen Street, Allenville. Rick has been traveling and singer southern gospel music for many years. Gregory T. Ridenhour will also be singing a few songs. Concert is free however a generous love offering will be collected. There will be finger food fellowship after the concert. … Read More

Safe Trick or Treat Sign Up

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•September 21, 2022• Safe trick or treat will be held on Monday, October 31 from 4 to 6 pm in Sullivan. Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development members participate for free. Non-members is $50. Forms must be turned in by October 15. To sign up e-mail director@sullivanchamber.com. … Read More

Sparrows Toy Run

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•September 21, 2022• The Sparrows Toy Run will be held on Saturday, September 24. Sign up is at the Lovington American Legion Post from 11 am to Noon that day. Stops will be announced the day of the run, final stop at Jerry’s East End in Lovington. Sign up fee is a toy. All toys donated will benefit Lovington families. During the run there will be heads or tails, 50/50, scavenger hunt, wood chip search and free food at second stop and last stop. For more information contact Pam at 201-0662 or Jessica at 620-7579. … Read More

Anglers Tribute to Veterans on Lake Shelbyville

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•September 21, 2022• The Anglers Tribute to Veterans on Lake Shelbyville is accepting nominations for veterans to receive a day fishing trip on Lake Shelbyville, dinner and drinks at the VFW in Sullivan as well as prizes, giveaways and drawings. The event will be held on Saturday, November 5 from 7:30 am to 3 pm. 24 finalists will be awarded. Forms can be found at Chip’s Marine and online at “Anglers Tribute To Veterans” Facebook page. Entries must be received by Monday, October 10. For more information contact Travis Hughes at travishughes217@gmail.com or April at Chip’s Marine 217-728-2610. Winners will … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry

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•September 21, 2022• University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, October 12 from 4-5 pm at Windsor Grade School. 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 supply of food qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. The deadline to sign up is Wednesday, October 5 by 4:30 pm. To sign … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Larry Loy

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Larry Loy Larry D. Loy, 80, of Hammond, passed away 3:02 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Hammond Community Booster Club. Larry was born February 21, 1942, in Galesburg; the son of Lawrence D. and Lois (Lundquist) Loy. He married Phyllis R. Maxedon on August … Read More

Build an Emergency Kit

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•September 14, 2022• “If you want to be fully prepared for a disaster, you need an emergency kit.” That’s the message this September for National Preparedness Month. Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau wants everyone to review their family emergency plans, fill out a family communications plan, and build an emergency kit. Tate-Nadeau said, “It could be a matter of life or death because if you need to evacuate within minutes, you will need that kit packed and ready to go.” While some items recomended for an emergency kit seem obvious, like water and non-perishable food, others might … Read More

Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association Meets

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•September 14, 2022• The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association met recently at First Christian Church in Bethany. President Jane McKown welcomed members and guests and led the Pledge of Allegiance. In the absence of the Scholarship and Grants Chairperson, Karen Edwards, Nancy Schaljo recognized the Sullivan teachers who each received a $100 grant from the MCRTA. Taylor Miller, a third grade teacher, will use the grant for STEM learning and activities. An example for STEM learning could be magnetic blocks for construction. Sarah Britton, the Sullivan High School business teacher and yearbook advisor, will use her grant to purchase supplies … Read More