SCED and Regional Economic Development Groups Win State Grant

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•July 21, 2021• Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development and a consortium of regional economic development organizations have won a Community Navigator Grant to support local businesses hardest hit by the pandemic. Governor JB Pritzker and the office of Economic Opportunity announced the local consortium will receive money to provide professional outreach to companies facing barriers to capital access and financing opportunities. “Allowing local economic development leaders, who know their community best, to provide direct support to businesses still struggling to emerge from the pandemic is a model that works,” said Laurrie Minor, Executive Director, SCED … Read More

Bethany Village Board Votes To Proceed With Water System Upgrades

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•July 21, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Bethany Village Board voted to proceed with water system upgrades during a special meeting held last Tuesday. The project is being funded by the United States Department of Agriculture rural development program and will be part grant and part loan. The village received their award letter and it stated that $2.9 million would be loan and $722,000 would be grant. … Read More

Southern Gospel Concert

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•July 21, 2021• There will be a free southern gospel concert featuring Jeff Boston of Lebanon, Mo., on Saturday, July 24 from 6:00 to 7:30 pm at Allenville Christian Church. Jeff is a member of the Declaration 212 recording artist family. He has been singing gospel music since he was 12 and has traveled with several Southern Gospel quartets over the years. He now has a solo ministry. Also performing that night will be local Declaration 212 recording artist Greg Ridenhour. A love offering will be collected to support Jeff’s ministry. There will be finger food fellowship following the concert. … Read More

Millikin Dean’s List

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•July 21, 2021• Millikin University recently announced the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2021 semester. Students who attempt 12 graded credits during a fall or spring semester and earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher earn Dean’s List honors. Students earning a perfect 4.00 grade point average on 12 graded credits attempted earn High Dean’s List honors. The students named to the Dean’s List at Millikin University are Marcus Vanausdoll of Arthur, Mackenzie Ruot of Dalton City, Athena Pajer of Lovington, Isabella Benning and Samuel Hagerman, both … Read More

Qualls Announces Candidacy

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•July 21, 2021• Linda Qualls recently announced her candidacy as a Republican candidate for Moultrie County Clerk. Qualls, who has lived and raised her family in Sullivan for decades, brings a variety of skills and talents to one of the busiest offices in the courthouse. She joined the clerk’s staff in April of 2021 and is confident that her knowledge and work experiences have prepared her to become the next Moultrie County Clerk. While working as a legal administrative assistant at Wood and Mayberry Law Office (now known as BRE Law), Linda earned her Associate’s degree, cum laude, in business … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits Now Available for Deer Season

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•July 21, 2021• Lake Shelbyville’s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October … Read More

Obituaries 7-21-2021: Cheryl Arterburn

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Cheryl Arterburn Cheryl R. Arterburn, 74, of Sullivan passed away at 12 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2021, in her home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at New Life Church in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Miss Sullivan Pageants Return

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•July 21, 2021• Miss Sullivan Pageants is looking for Little Miss, Junior Miss and Miss contestants to compete for the crowns on Sunday, September 12 at 2 pm. After having to cancel the pageant last year due to Covid, they are ready to get the ball moving on the 2021 pageant. There will be an informational meeting on Sunday, August 29 at 2 pm at a location to be determined. Deadline for signups is August 31. Registration forms are available on the Miss Sullivan Pageants Facebook page. … Read More