On August 20th, Officer Ben Schoonover of the Findlay Police Department was awarded the ‘Life Saving Award’ for his selfless acts in helping to save a life on a recent call. Presenting the awards was EMS Captain Shawne Martz. … Read More
The Springfield Road •August 27, 2025• By Janet Roney No one knows for sure the route Abraham Lincoln’s family followed when they passed through our county in March of 1830 on their way to their new home west of Decatur. From Paradise in western Coles County, they may have passed east of the large Kickapoo Indian winter camp site on the south side of the Shelbyville Moraine, and noted the cabins of the Whitley and Waggoner families, who had only recently settled along the ancient Whitley Point Road. At some point, they would have followed the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road that led … Read More
•August 27, 2025• 1st – Closed for Labor Day 5th – Kids Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This month, they will be making a fall tree with puzzle pieces. 8th – Adult Craft Club from 5-7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and join them for the fun. 9th – Story Time at 10:00 -10:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m. They will read a story and have an activity. 12th – Teen Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This month, they will be making a standing paper tree craft. 15th & 29th – Needle Night from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you would … Read More
Photo Submitted Victory SHS Varsity Girls Volleyball team started the season off strong with a straight set victory over Meridian Monday night. … Read More
Photo by DM Williamee AMBUCS Fishing Derby Last Saturday, Quincy Stutzman, 15, of Arthur, was enjoying his time fishing at the AMBUCS-hosted “Big Jim” memorial 3rd annual fishing derby at Woods Lake West, just South of Sullivan. The derby is in honor of Jim Bales and his tireless work in making the handicap accessible fishing pier on Woods Lake a reality. … Read More
Photo by DM Williamee L-R: Kent Buxton, Rick Read, Mike Marshall, Dan Thompson, Jeff Brown, Justin Farris, Brian Critchlow, Mikle Siere, John Lancaster, Emily Siere, Jan Brown, Kent Spencer, and Greg Hill. Last Saturday, the Sullivan American Legion post hosted a Bike Day during the afternoon, open to the public. Food was provided by Griffin’s BBQ Crew Catering, and drinks by the American Legion to all who attended. … Read More
•August 27, 2025• Peace Meal helps boost the nutritional health of older adults by providing healthy pre-cooked meals, conducting nutrition assessments and education, and sharing food safety instructions. For reservations, call (217) 728-8521. Skim milk and desserts without added sugar are available in many locations; ask the site Supervisor for more information. Sometimes substitutions need to be made to the menus, but a nutritious meal is guaranteed. The Peace Meal Nutrition Program suggests a $4.00 donation for each congregate and home delivery meal. No older person shall be denied a meal because of their inability to contribute towards the cost … Read More
•August 27, 2025• Op-Ed by DM Williamee A new Illinois law (SB1560) will mandate that all students in 3rd through 12th grade have annual mental health screenings beginning the 2027-2028 school year. (105 ILCS 5/2-3.203) The Illinois State Board of Education has until September 1st, 2026, to develop its guidelines, such as how these screenings will be conducted, how any follow-ups/referrals will be implemented, and how they plan to protect students’ privacy as well, as the information gathered will be done so digitally. Parents can opt out of the screenings, but the process for doing so, as well as any … Read More
•August 27, 2025• Sept. 3rd, 2:00-5:00 p.m.: Crafternoon Sept. 4th, 6:00 p.m.: Book club Sept. 17th, 6:00 p.m.: Yarn and Friends Oct. 1st, 2:00- 5:00 p.m.: Crafternoon Oct. 2nd, 6:00 p.m.: Book club … Read More
•August 27, 2025• Cheryl’s Grandfather, Albert E. Nitzschke, Pop-az-ia-cio Submitted Cheryl Avitts shared with the Moultrie County Genealogical and Historical Society regarding her discovery of her family’s First Nations lineage. Titled, “I am Miami,” Cheryl shared, “Our family of Nitzschke’s had no idea of our heritage until Grandpa Albert A. Nitzschke was asked questions of the when’s and where’s of their mother’s and father’s lineages. That was when we learned of his amazing journey. Since 1958, our family has journeyed into genealogy: find a grave, newspapers, court records, family letters, and such. In the U.S. Government rolls, we found the … Read More