Remember When? 10-13-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The campus of Sullivan High School would remain open over the lunch hour. The Sullivan school board approved the amended recommendations of a committee appointed to study the feasibility of a closed high school campus–a practice that had been debated by the board over several months as a means of asserting more school control over students’ noontime behavior. The Sullivan City Council adopted a street improvement ordinance. Adopted annually, that year’s non-referendum ordinance called for the borrowing of $50,000 to improve city streets and alleys and levied a tax for the payment of the principle … Read More

City Council Approves Acceptance of Right of Ways

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•October 20, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved the acceptance of two right of ways during their meeting on Monday. The approval of the two right of ways means that the Bruder Tank TARP Project that was approved during the September 13 meeting can proceed. Voting yes to the acceptance of right of ways was Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Commissioner Doug Booker and Commissioner Mike Fowler. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood voted no on both and Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent. The project will be paid for using a state legislative grant of $225,000 and the remaining $12,045.82 … Read More

House Blessing Held for Newest Habitat House

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•October 20, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity broke ground in late August on their 31st build. Completion of the home was celebrated Friday, October 8, with a house blessing ceremony. During the ceremony, a Holy Bible and an American flag were presented to the new homeowner Tammy Martin and her sons Tim and Trey. Moultrie County Habitat for Humanity presents these items to every new homeowner. Tony Feeler presented the house key to the Martin family. During the ceremony, Pastor Bob Vail of Allenville Christian Church gave a prayer, read a scripture selection from … Read More

Don’t Put Worms In My Mouth

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•October 20, 2021• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Homophones happen. Sometimes they’re just annoying. Sometimes, well, you have to chuckle. I understand the pressures of calling in a big story on deadline. As a young reporter without a portable computing device, I actually called stories in to the copy desk using a notebook, a pen, a pocketful of quarters and a pay phone. It’s nerve-racking. It’s only slightly less nerve-racking these days with a laptop, I imagine. With the Chicago Bears’ commitment to purchase the Arlington Park racetrack property fresh on their minds, some residents attended an Arlington Heights … Read More

Menu 10-13-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 October 18 – Pork Burger Sandwich, Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Mandarin Oranges, Whole Grain Bun October 19 – Meatloaf, Creamed Peas and Potatoes, Breaded Tomatoes, Peaches, Whole Grain Wheat October 20 – Creamed Chicken w/Green Onions & Pimentos, Tarragon Carrots, Corn, Pineapple, Biscuit October 21 – Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Broccoli, 3 Bean Salad, Warm Cinnamon Applesauce, Whole Grain Wheat October 22 – Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Seasoned Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie, Dressing … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Marilyn Robinson

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Marilyn Robinson Marilyn Louise Robinson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away 6:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2021 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service, Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Beacon or to the Church of Christ in Sullivan. Marilyn was born on February 9, 1941, in Shelbyville; the daughter … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•October 6, 2021• Volleyball After winning its first two games of the year, the Sullivan volleyball team lost at home to Clinton in a Central Illinois matchup Thursday. The Redskins won the first set 25-18, but the Maroons battled back to win the next two sets, 25-7, 25-18. The loss was Sullivan’s 20th on the season. The Redskins are scheduled to host Central A&M in another CIC matchup Thursday, Oct. 7, before hosting Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg in a nonconference match Tuesday, Oct. 12. Girls’ Golf … Read More