•October 6, 2021• On Tuesday, September 28, the Moultrie County Clerk’s Office, Democrat Central Committee and Republican Central Committee sponsored a Voter Registration Drive Through. Individuals were able to walk up to the tent or take advantage of drive through registration. … Read More
Dear Editor: At the Monday September 13 Sullivan City Council Meeting, Mayor Glazebrook addressed the fine assessed by Illinois Environment Protection Agency (IEPA) for not filing the required permits. Sullivan received the minimum fine of $13,500. However, the council neglected to mention the penalties assessed by Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA) of $91,897. In total the fine and penalties total $105,397. HOW DID IT GO DOWN? … Read More
Elvin Click Elvin Edward Click, 64, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:27 p.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
•October 6, 2021• The 10th Annual Sullivan Fire Protection District all you care to eat pancake and sausage breakfast will be Saturday, October 16 from 6 am to 10 am at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 W. Harrison in Sullivan. Cost is $7 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carry out is available. They will also have 5 lb boxes of sausage for sale for $20. … Read More
•October 6, 2021• In early July I began sharing the announcement that I, Lisa Ozier, am seeking election as a Republican candidate to be your next Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder. I have spent the last few months spreading the word and building my base campaign. Combining my heart for community service and experience in accounting and business, I feel I can bring a fresh perspective to the County Clerk’s office. With the ability to manage my work load, be efficient with my time and resources, and willingness to serve, I want to help serve the taxpayers of Moultrie County. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Janet White Doak and Ellen Little VandenBrink were named recipients,respectively, of the Who’s Who and Hall of Fame awards during the Sullivan High School Homecoming banquet. Despite a last ditch plea from residents of the Roley Estates subdivision the Moultrie County Board voted unanimously to approve the plat for the Schable Acres subdivision. The new subdivision adjacent to Roley Estates was being developed by First National Bank of Sullivan Trust 689 and would consist of 15 lots and a cul-de-sac. … Read More
•October 6, 2021• There will be a fish fry in memory of Orval Clayton and Kevin Horn on Saturday, October 9 at Allenville Christian Church. Serving begins at 3:00 pm and will finish around 6:00 pm. Menu will be fish, french fries, baked beans, hush puppies or cornbread, cole slaw, brownie or a medium sized cookie, bottled water, ice tea and coffee. The fish fry is not a fundraiser but donations are welcome and proceeds will go to the benevolence fund. Orval was born and raised in Allenville and passed away February 6, 2020 and Kevin passed Christmas Eve 2020. … Read More
Betty Ruff Betty M. Ruff, 95, of Lovington, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the Arthur Home. … Read More