Candidate Filings for Upcoming Election
•April 6, 2022• Note: We are re-running the list of candidate filings for the upcoming election due to receiving incorrect information from the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. Candidates were able to file for the upcoming election from March 7-14. Here is a list of candidates who filed, their parties and what they are running for: County Clerk Lisa Ozier (R) Linda S. Qualls (R) … Read More
Special Meeting of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Committee
•April 6, 2022• Area residents interested in learning more about Moultrie County’s wind energy conversion system regulations are invited to attend an informational symposium sponsored by the Wind Energy Conversion System Committee/Moultrie County Board. … Read More
27 Million Dollars to Replace 100-year-old Sullivan High School
•April 6, 2022• by Ellen Ferrera NP Writer The third and final session of the Sullivan School Facility Forums was held March 28 in the middle school gym with about 40 people in attendance. This meeting focused on a referendum and 1% facility tax. School Superintendent Ted Walk opened the session by telling the group, “Replacing the high school is the biggest project we will do in our lifetime.” He continued by stating that a new high school would cost about $27 million dollars. He said, “It costs ten million just to maintain every year, and that will only increase … Read More
Garage Fire in Bethany
•April 6, 2022• Bethany Fire Department received a page for a structure fire at 2:07 am on Saturday, April 2. It was a garage that was heavily involved. Crews were able to knock the fire down and protect the exposures. The cause is still under investigation at this time. Agencies that responded were Bethany, Sullivan, Mt. Zion, Findlay, Lovington and the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office. … Read More
Blood Drive
•April 6, 2022• An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held on Tuesday, April 12 from 1 to 5 pm at the Findlay American Legion, 216 E. South 2nd Street in Findlay. To make an appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. … Read More
Community Blood Drive
•April 6, 2022• Agri-Fab Inc. will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, April 19 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St, inside meeting room. To donate contact Barb Werling at (217) 728-8388 ext. 281, visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive or call ImpactLife to schedule at 800-747-5401. Masks and appointments are required. … Read More
Egg Hunt in Findlay
•April 6, 2022• The Findlay community Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 9 at 1 pm behind the Okaw Valley Middle School gym. In case of rain it will be held in the OVMS gym. The hunt is for Pre-K through 5th grade and is sponsored by the First Christian Church in Findlay. … Read More
Drive Thru Dinner
•April 6, 2022• Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team is holding a Drive-Thru Dinner with Griffins BBQ on Monday, April 25. Meal includes: Pork BBQ, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Loaded Brownie. Pick-up at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan from 4-630 pm. Tickets are pre-sale only and deadline to purchase is April 13. Contact a SDS Competition Team Member or Ginger Voegel at gvoegel@yahoo.com or 217-549-3877. Consider supporting our dancers in this fundraiser. … Read More
Benefit for Laurie Robbins
•April 6, 2022• A benefit for Laurie Robbins will be held Saturday, April 9 starting at 4 pm at the Sullivan VFW. Proceeds go to Laurie Robbins to help pay for her cancer treatments. Catering will be provided by Griffins’ and will be pulled pork sandwich with sides from 5 pm until gone, donations graciously accepted. Kids face painting and bake sale will be from 4 to 7 pm, live entertainment from DJ Angel 5 to 7 pm, Good Soup 7 to 8 pm and Shawn Dawson 8 to 9 pm. A silent auction will be held from 4 to … Read More