Andy Bolsen Andy Jack Bolsen, age 71, passed away on Saturday, February 14th, 2026, at Springfield Memorial Hospital surrounded by his wife and daughters. His passing came after a hard-fought two-week battle post aortic aneurysm rupture, while he awaited an upcoming surgery which was scheduled for February 5th. … Read More
2016 Bethany City Council members showed renewed interest in renovating the Village’s downtown buildings following a proposal by the four co-owners of Bethany’s newest, The Publisher. The establishment, Bethany’s only operating bar, took the place of the beleaguered Hired Hand Winery and Saloon. Xenophobic was the word Reagan Crouse spelled correctly to win the Moultrie County Spelling Bee. Crouse edged out fellow Sullivan seventh grader Brett Johnson after his attempt at “guttural.” … Read More
Photo by DM Williamee On the morning of Thursday, February 12th, Heritage Woods of Sullivan held a Valentine’s Day breakfast for local seniors. The festively decorated atmosphere was one of lively chatter, laughter, and companionship amongst both friends and sweethearts. The menu featured fresh fruit, Denver omelets, bacon, and good old-fashioned biscuits and gravy. Pictured are: Left, front to back: Johna Sims, Walter Jenkins, and Keith Richardson. Right, front to back: Beverly DeVore, Joyce Jenkins, and Ellen Feller. Keith and Beverly have been close friends for a long while, Ellen and Johna have been close friends for ‘ages’, and Walter … Read More
•February 18, 2026• L-R: Olivia King, Jill Snearly, Shari Bryun, Brad Ackers, Gina Atchison, Matthew Shoaff, Grant Wade, Bonnie Scott, Kate Stauder, Kent Stauder, Andrea Gerhard, Andrew Fultz, Manny Guzman, Jenna Doty, and Sarah McDowell. Okaw Valley Community Unit School District #302 celebrated the official ribbon cutting of the Okaw Valley High School Career Exploration Center on Thursday, February 12th, marking an exciting milestone for students, families, and the broader community. While the Center has been serving students throughout the school year, the ceremony marked its official grand opening. The Career Exploration Center was made possible through a generous $13,000 … Read More
•February 18, 2026• by Sharon Barricklow An unprecedented drop in the aquifer that supplies Sullivan’s public water supply has city council members discussing options after already declaring a “water emergency” at their February 9th council meeting. City engineer Lee Beckman told the council the aquifer had dropped 15 feet from previous levels. “We’ve never seen that before,” he said. … Read More
•February 18, 2026• Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is looking to fill a few more volunteer positions for the 2026 season. They are seeking hard-working, dependable, and positive people to join their volunteer program. The current vacancies are as follows: Visitor Center host, Visitor Center garden, Lithia Springs campground cleaner, and Opossum Creek Campground host. The position dates are Lithia Springs campground-April 16th-October 27th; Opossum Creek Campground -May 14th-September 8th; Forest Bo Woods-April 16th-October 25th; and Visitor’s Center-May through September. For more information, contact the volunteer coordinator at lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil or call (217) 774-3951, extension 7047. To apply, go … Read More
•February 18, 2026• The Bo Wood Recreation Area will be closed from February 17th through February 20th. This closure includes the entire area, including the entrance road, dog park, and boat ramp. Access will not be permitted for either vehicle or pedestrian traffic during this time. The temporary closure is necessary to allow maintenance teams to safely complete required maintenance work within the park. The Corps of Engineers recognizes the inconvenience these closures may cause and appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as this work is completed. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951. … Read More
•February 18, 2026• On Saturday, February 21st, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., the Findlay Fire Protection District (FFPD) will be holding its annual ‘Soup Supper’ at the Findlay Firehouse, 301 E South 2nd Street in Findlay. This is a free-will donation meal/event open to the community and general public. All proceeds from this event will be used for the FFPD’s annual high school scholarship program, as well as costs for future events hosted by the department. The menu will be a variety of soups, hot dogs, peanut butter sandwiches, drinks, and desserts. This is AYCE. The majority of the … Read More
William E. ‘Bill’ Drury, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday February 17, 2026, in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion General Baptist Cemetery, Sullivan, with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Bill was born September 13, 1941 in Charleston, the son of Lewis … Read More
Phyllis J. Mocabee, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in the Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living Center. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday February 15, 2026, in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Christian Church, the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan or to the Sullivan Senior Center. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Phyllis was born March 19, 1932, in Lovington, the … Read More