City Council Approves Appropriations Ordinance

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•July 28, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The city council meeting began with a public hearing on the appropriations ordinance for the city of Sullivan for the fiscal year commencing May 1, 2021 and ending April 30, 2022. According to city treasurer Sarah Golden, the total appropriations for the Department of the Mayor is $17,361,100; Department of Accounts and Finances, $993,000; Department of Public Property, $12,599,500; Department of Public Health and Safety, $4,262,500 and Department of Street and Public Improvements, $1,121,250. Total appropriations are $36,337,350. According to Golden this is a slight adjustment from the appropriation that she read … Read More

ALAH School Board Discuss the Safe Return to School for Students

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•July 28, 2021• By Ariana Cherry NP Writer The biggest item on the table at the most recent ALAH School Board meeting was how the students in the district would have a safe return to school and whether they would return wearing a mask. Local resident, member of the District #305 Education Foundation and an officer for the alumni association, Marty Yeakel, voiced her concerns. “The things I want to relate are I’m sure all things that you are aware of and have probably talked about yourselves many times, but I feel it’s important for members of the community to … Read More

Douglas-Hart Nature Center Plant A Rainbow

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•July 28, 2021• Douglas-Hart Nature Center will be at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Friday, August 6 at 10 am as part of their Summer Reading Program. The program is called Plant A Rainbow. There will be a small live animal and children will get to take home what they make. There is a limit of 35 children that will be allowed to participate in the program. You can sign up by visiting the library or calling 728-7221. … Read More

Survivor Breakfast

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•July 28, 2021• Relay for Life of Coles and Moultrie County will have a Survivor Breakfast on Saturday, August 14 from 9 to 11 am at Mattoon American Legion Post 88, 1903 Maple Avenue in Mattoon. Please RSVP by August 1 to jessilynn@yahoo.com. … Read More

Community Blood Drives

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•July 28, 2021• St. Columcille Church will host a community blood drive from 3 to 6 pm on Monday, August 9 at 516 W. Jackson St, inside the Church Hall. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71249 to locate the drive. Masks and appointments are required. The Cadwell community will host a community blood drive from 3 to 7 pm on Tuesday, August 10 at 1533 CR 1900N, inside donor bus parked by M&E Woodcrafts. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 70636. Masks and … Read More

Findlay Walleye Festival 2021

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•July 28, 2021• The Findlay Walleye Festival was held on Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24. Friday evening’s activities included several band and inflatables for the kids. On Saturday morning, festivities kicked off with a parade and local law enforcement were this year’s grand marshalls. The rest of the day included the 3 on 3 tournament, car show on Main Street, kids inflatables and garden tractor pulls. There was also music on the Main Stage and in the Beer Tent. Photos by Crystal Reed … Read More

School Districts Announce Back to School Plans

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•July 28, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Last week, Sullivan and Okaw Valley School districts sent letters to families regarding their back-to-school plans for 2021-2022. Superintendent Ted Walk announced in his letter that Sullivan Schools will operate in a very similar manner as 2019, with the primary exception that masks will be required only when on school buses. The letter continues to state that buildings and school buses will have enhanced cleaning schedules and that good hand hygiene will be encouraged at all grade levels. Parents should keep their children home from school if they are sick or exhibiting … Read More