Dove to hold Candlelight Service in Sullivan

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•October 14, 2026• by Jamie Crosier For 26 years, Dove’s annual Candlelight Service in Moultrie County has provided a place to remember lives lost to domestic violence, recognize survivors and connect community members with resources available to those experiencing abuse. This year’s service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at First Christian Church, 1357 County Road 1200 E., Sullivan. The event is free and open to the public, and no registration is required.  The theme, “Moving From Awareness to Action,” will focus on ways community members can move beyond recognizing domestic violence as a problem and take … Read More

Sullivan Lions Club marks 85 years of service in Sullivan

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•October 14, 2026• by Jamie Crosier Sullivan Lions Club members recognized 2026 scholarship recipients during a club meeting. Sullivan Lions Club Scholarship recipients Kate Bushue, Emily Crosier and Mae Dawkins are pictured with club members. Coach John Ruscin Memorial Scholarship recipient Logan Fleenor is not pictured. For 85 years, the Sullivan Lions Club has served the community through projects ranging from vision and hearing assistance to improvements at Wyman Park, scholarships for Sullivan High School students and support for local food programs. The club, an affiliate of Lions International, has been part of Sullivan since 1941 and recognized its 85th … Read More

MCHGS genealogy workshop series

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•October 14, 2026• The next genealogy workshop at the Moultrie County History Center will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20th at 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan. This month’s free class will focus on using cemeteries to advance your family history research. Led by MCHGS Genealogist Larry Oathout, this session will explore the history of cemeteries, look at the intriguing designs of tombstones, and discuss the clues and family tree information that cemeteries can reveal. Bringing a laptop/table is highly recommended, but not required. Call (217) 728-4085 for more information. … Read More

BASO Safe Trick or Treat

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•October 14, 2026• The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization (BASO) will host Safe Trick or Treat on Main Street in Bethany Saturday, October 31. The Halloween adventure for the whole family will feature treat station, mini games and the OV PTO costume parade from 4:00-6:00 p.m. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the OV Elementary School. … Read More

Heartland CASA after hours

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•October 14, 2026• An after hours with Heartland CASA and Moultrie County DOVE, Inc. event will be held on Wednesday, October 21 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Jet’s Diner in Sullivan. The event will give community members an opportunity to learn a little more about Heartland CASA and Moultrie County DOVE and the work being done right here in our community, while also promoting the upcoming Moultrie County CASA training classes. … Read More

OV Veterans Day event

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•October 14, 2026• Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Wednesday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria and a short assembly will follow at 9:15 a.m. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and keynote speaker.  The students and staff at Okaw Valley thank all Veterans for their acts of courage and devotion to the ideals that have served to guide our nation. … Read More

Peace Meal October menu

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•October 7, 2026• For Peace Meal Reservations at the Sullivan Mid-Illinois Senior Center call (217) 728-8521. 8: Chicken parmesan over spaghetti, broccoli, corn, grapes 9: Meatloaf, creamed peas & potatoes, stewed tomatoes, apricots, roll or bread 12: Chili & peanut butter sandwich, coleslaw, peaches, whole grain bread 13: Goulash, golden buttered hominy, seasoned green beans, 5 cup salad … Read More

Sullivan rolls to Homecoming win over Tri-County

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•October 7, 2026• Photo by R.R. Best by E. Scott England Homecoming is always a joyous time in the Sullivan community. Windows painted across town on businesses. Pep rallies to get the student body energized. A festive parade sporting floats built by the four classes of the high school. The annual chili supper that’s been a staple of the tradition for decades. And the culminating event, a packed house at Victory Field to cheer the Redskins to victory. Sullivan welcomed the Tri-County Titans, a winless team without a strong passing game that has struggled all year. But every team that … Read More

City of Sullivan sets trick or treat nights

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•October 7, 2026• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council voted September 14 to continue the plan of two nights of Halloween trick or treating, setting the hours between 6 and 9 pm on both Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31. The vote was just one on a busy agenda that included approving an agreement with Interim Solutions LLC for an Interim City Manager for a cost of $16,000 a month while the firm leads the search for a permanent city manager. Mayor Mike Mossman said Sullivan’s plan is to get a permanent hire as soon as possible, recognizing … Read More