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The First Sermon in Moultrie County •March 25, 2026• by Janey Roney The year 2028 will be the two-hundredth anniversary of the first Christian sermon preached in Moultrie County. It was delivered at the cabin of Samuel Washington Lindley by Rev. Miles Hart, a Methodist. Lindley had come with his father-in-law, John Whitley, in the fall of 1826, a part of the first pioneer settlement in Moultrie County. While most of the Whitleys built their cabins along Whitley Creek, Lindley settled a mile south on Linn Creek along the ancient Kaskaskia-Detroit Road (a short distance northeast of the jog in … Read More

A Look Back…3-25-2026

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2016 Sullivan students should enjoy leak-free roofs and better climate inside, following Sullivan Community Unit District #300 school Board action. At that meeting, the board approved bids to replace the roofs and HVAC systems for the elementary, middle, and high schools. A non-profit organization called Christian Aid Ministries, CAM, had a small operating branch right here in Sullivan. Ray Miller, a Mennonite from the community of Bourbon, was assisting with the donations for the past five years. Nearly 50 weather warnings were issued across the northern half of Illinois, including 19 tornado warnings. Several tornado touchdowns were reported, resulting in … Read More

Moultrie County election results

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•March 25, 2026• Despite a low voter turnout of around twenty percent, the election results are in. The City of Sullivan referendum to adopt the managerial form of government passed with 362 yes votes (51.79 %) to 337 no votes (48.21%). In the Republican contested race for the office of County Clerk and Recorder, incumbent Linda S. Qualls defeated challenger Kristie Russell by a vote of 1,113 (74.2 %) to 387 (25.8 %). There was no nominee on the Democratic ballot. … Read More

Easter Market this Saturday at Building 1225

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•March 25, 2026• The community is invited to celebrate the season at the upcoming Easter Market on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Building 1225, located at 1225 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, IL. Hosted by Building 1225 and local organizers, this free indoor event offers a vibrant, family-friendly experience centered around supporting local businesses and bringing the community together. … Read More

Positive aging class-look for the funny side

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•March 25, 2026• by DM Williamee When was the last time you had a full-body, weak-in-the-knees, just-cannot-stop-it fit of laughter? For most adults, it’s likely been far too long, as American culture denotes getting older with becoming more serious, and in some instances, demanding that as adults, we be more serious. Despite that, a good sense of humor is often cited as an attribute found most desirable for both life partners and employees. That seems like counterintuitive sideways math, doesn’t it? … Read More

Echoes of Grace performing live

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•March 25, 2026• On April 11th at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville, Echoes of Grace will be performing live. Echoes of Grace is a southern gospel group, comprised of Gary Perry and Glenda Weldy. The band routinely performs in the Central Illinois area at churches, festivals, and private events. Echoes of Grace loves God, music, and serving others. For more information on Echoes of Grace, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077207006337#. The cost to attend is a love offering, and there will be light refreshments after this family-friendly concert. A love offering is a voluntary, specialized … Read More

Easter Sunday Sunrise service

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•March 25, 2026• On Sunday, April 5th at 6:00 a.m., Pastor Bob Vail will conduct an Easter sunrise service at Project 61, 1 Liberty Drive, Sullivan, in the chapel. Doors open at 5:30 a.m. This SAMA-sponsored service is free for all to attend. Pianist Diane Netherton will accompany Pastor Vail.  Contact Pastor Vail at (217) 254-3433 for more information.  … Read More

SBD: State championship meet

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•March 18, 2026• The Sullivan Blue Dolphins recently finished their championship meets. The Dolphins had a strong showing at the Winter Regional Championships and were able to send nine swimmers to the State Championships.  … Read More