Obituaries 12-17-2025: P. Burnett Harshman
P. Burnett Harshman P. Burnett Harshman, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 9:36 a.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Carle Hospital, Urbana. … Read More
Obituaries 12-17-2025: Raymond ‘Obie’ Dyer
Raymond ‘Obie’ Dyer Raymond O. ‘Obie’ Dyer, Jr., 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:53 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in his residence. A private family Celebration of Life service will be held at the Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to Moultrie County PAWS or the Sullivan First Christian Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More
A Look Back…12-17-2025
2015 The final Moultrie County Food Pantry delivery from Hydro-gear’s annual drive was made on Wednesday, December 9th. Hydro Gear employees not only responded with food donations but also generated substantial cash donations to help the food pantry. The Lady Knights were too much for the Blue Devils, winning 62-47 in a December 10th home game. The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond team got a slow start, scoring eight to Villa Grove’s fourteen points. At the end of the first half, the Lady Knights were down 28-18. … Read More
First United Methodist sale-goodies galore!
•December 17, 2025• Photo by DM WilliameeDivas of deliciousness, pictured L-R: Susan Connor, Lois Shuman, Laura Elder, and Ann Wheeler. Despite cold temps and a fresh snowfall, locals made their way to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church bake sale in Sullivan on December 12th. This annual event has been happening for so long, no one recalls when it first began. This sale has always been scheduled later in the holiday season to provide shoppers with a sweet last-minute gift-giving option as well as help those without time to bake to have the ability to serve fresh-baked holiday favorites to … Read More
Utility issues discussed at Sullivan City Council meeting
by Sharon Barricklow A drop in the aquifer that provides Sullivan with water and an increase in electrical rates were on the discussion table at Sullivan City Council at their December 8th meeting. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth, who oversees the city’s Water Department, said that drought conditions in East Central Illinois had depleted the aquifer the city wells use to provide water to Sullivan residents. “Our (water) recharge area is one of the largest in the state,” said Woodworth, who showed a map showing the aquifer running from north of Champaign to essentially southern Illinois. “It’s been in a drought condition, … Read More
Cold weather temps do not dampen winter fun
Photo by R.R. Best On Sunday, December 14th, Harper Standerfer enjoys her sledding adventure on Cemetery Hill, Sullivan, despite a frigid temperature of only 2 degrees. … Read More
Free Christmas Dinner
•December 17, 2025• On December 25th, beginning at noon, Countryside Blessings will be serving a free Christmas dinner at 232 New Hope Road in Bethany. Anyone alone for the holidays, as well as the public, is welcome to join for fun, food, and meaningful fellowship. Reservations are appreciated. Call (217) 855-3933 by December 19th. … Read More
Breakfast with Santa
•December 17, 2025• On December 20th, between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. at the Family Life Center, 232 W State St, Lovington, the Lovington Park Board will be sponsoring ‘Breakfast with Santa’. Donuts will be provided by Casey’s General Store, and there will be pancakes, biscuits and gravy, cinnamon rolls, bacon, milk, orange juice, and coffee. This event is open to the Lovington community, free of charge. … Read More
NP closed for Christmas and New Years
•December 17, 2025•The Sullivan News Progress offices will be closed on Wednesday, December 24th, Thursday the 25th, Wednesday the 31st, and January 1st for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. Due dates for submission for the weekly December 24th edition are as follows: advertising and article submissions, Friday, December 19th at noon; Obituaries, Sunday, December 21st by 5:00 p.m. The weekly edition of the News Progress will be delivered on Tuesday, December 23rd. Submission due dates for the New Year’s holiday are as follows: advertising and article submissions, Friday, December 26th at noon; Obituaries, Sunday, December 28th by 5:00 p.m. … Read More
Santa’s Little Helper Workshop
Photos by R.R. Best On Friday, December 5th, Dove, Inc., in collaboration with East Central Illinois ROSC, held a free “Santa’s Little Workshop” event at Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan. With free food, crafts, activities, hot chocolate, cookie decorating, and warm holiday cheers, the event was enjoyed by many locals. Santa was also present, happily hearing the Christmas list requests of children of all ages. … Read More