Sullivan wins two on the road, moves to 3-0

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•September 9, 2026• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins have been on the road for the past two weeks, first traveling to Arcola and then heading to Nokomis for a Redskin Battle. After Arcola was easily dispensed, Sullivan encountered a bit of a roadblock courtesy of the Redskins of Nokomis. Arcola The opening quarter looked like it was going to be a hard fought battle between the Redskins and the Purple Riders. After a tough defensive stand that forced Arcola to punt their first possession, Sullivan began to move steadily down the field, effectively using both passing and running … Read More

Measles outbreak reported in Douglas County 

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What you need to know and do•September 9, 2026• by Angela Hogan On September 2, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced a measles outbreak in Douglas County. Area residents are encouraged to understand how measles spreads, recognize its symptoms, and make sure they and their loved ones are protected. Why is it called an Outbreak? On September 2, the IDPH announced that four confirmed, linked cases of measles had been identified among Douglas County residents. An outbreak is defined as three or more cases connected through a common exposure. This outbreak comes during a year of increased measles … Read More

A timeline of the morning of September 11, 2001

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•September 9, 2026• On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists hijacked four commercial airplanes bound for California. The planes departed from airports in Boston; Newark, NJ; and Washington, D.C. September 11 would become an infamous date in American and world history, and the events of that day would forever change the world. As the world commemorates the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the following timeline, courtesy of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, can help people fully understand how events unfolded on that late-summer morning two decades ago. • 5:45 a.m.: Two of the hijackers pass through security … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…….

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Sullivan Versus Nelson…Choosing Moultrie’s County Seat by Janey Roney Moultrie County was formed in 1843, but it took two years for them to select our county seat. Most folks expected that Nelson would have the honor, for it was the oldest and largest village in the new county. It had everything going for it.   … Read More

How to get ready for emergencies

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•September 9, 2026• Major disasters are happening more often now, about once every two weeks. Add on the smaller emergencies that happen every day – like a fire in someone’s home – and it’s more important than ever for everyone to get their households prepared. At the same time, as prices continue to climb on just about everything, getting prepared for a disaster can feel out of reach, too much of a financial burden. But the American Red Cross has a few simple, low-cost or no-cost steps everyone can take to help them get prepared. “September is National Preparedness Month, … Read More

Food Myths and nutrition

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Photo courtesy Mid Illinois Senior Services On September 1st, Certified Health Coach Larry Wetnight presented to a packed house at Mid Illinois Senior Services for their monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ free luncheon, discussing Food Myths and nutrition. The Q&A portion was especially lively, with a great number of productive takeaways for all.  … Read More

Lake Shelbyville tree stand permits now available for the 2026-2027 deer season

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•September 9, 2026• Lake Shelbyville’s tree stand policy for this year will remain the same as last season’s policy. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season, referred to as a seasonal tree stand, and/or use up to two roving stands that may be left up during archery season for no more than 72 hours without use, or the length of a three-day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed two weeks before archery season and must be removed within two weeks after archery season ends. Archery season runs from Oct. 1, 2026, through Jan. 17, … Read More

MCHGS presents “Marion Medical Mission: Clean Water in Malawi”

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•September 9, 2026• On Thursday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m., the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society, 1303 South Hamilton, Sullivan, will host its monthly program on the “Marion Medical Mission: Clean Water in Malawi.” Presented by Moultrie County residents Susie and Dan Selock, the Selocks will share their experiences helping build water wells in Malawi, a landlocked country in southeastern Africa.  … Read More

The Busy Woman’s Guide: You only need the next step

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•September 9, 2026• by Jamie Crosier There are some problems you can solve with a list. What needs to go in the kids’ backpacks? Make a list. What needs to happen before company comes over? Make a list. What needs to get done before Monday morning? Definitely make a list. But the bigger decisions in life rarely cooperate quite so nicely. … Read More

4-H youth invited to explore veterinary medicine and animal industry careers through two educational field trips

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•September 9, 2026• University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering two exciting career exploration field trips this fall, providing youth with hands-on opportunities to learn about veterinary medicine, animal health, food production, and career pathways within the animal industry. Youth will have the opportunity to visit the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine Open House in Urbana and participate in an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience at Kal Kan Mars Pet Care in Mattoon. … Read More