Illinois Amish Heritage Center to Move Schoolhouse

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•March 17, 2021• The Illinois Amish Heritage Center located 3 miles east of Arthur and six miles west of Arcola and I-57, will begin its fifth year by moving the historical Miller Amish German schoolhouse to the IAHC site on Friday, March 26. The one hundred year old schoolhouse was built about 1920 and was located two miles west of Arthur on Illinois Route 133. The school was moved in 2011 to the Miller farm two miles further west where it was preserved in its original historical condition by Karen Miller, whose father and grandfather taught in the school. … Read More

Unclaimed Bike Auction

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•March 17, 2021• The Sullivan Police Dept. will hold an unclaimed bicycle auction on Monday, March 22, at noon. Bikes will not be available for inspection and will be auctioned as-is. The auction will be held at the police department located at 307 S. Van Buren St., Sullivan. … Read More

Race Party

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•March 17, 2021• Standerfer Racing will have a race party on Saturday, March 27 at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL-32. Social hour starts at 5 pm, taco bar at 6 pm and auction at 7 pm. Cost is $10 per person at the door and free for children 12 and under. There will be an auction, raffles and 50/50. No outside drinks allowed, cash bar. … Read More

Obituaries 3-17-2021: A.D. Birt

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A.D. Birt A. D. Birt, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:49 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2021, in his residence. According to his wishes, there will not be any services. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More

Board Eliminates Rent For Highway Department

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•March 17, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board approved eliminating the highway department paying rent for space in the courthouse for fiscal year 2022 and beyond. “For many years the highway department has paid rent for their space here in the courthouse,” County Board Chairman Dave McCabe said. “We’re in a position now that we don’t need that additional revenue.” Cassie Yoder of Cass Concepts addressed the board concerning the digital campaign in Moultrie County her company has formed to promote and encourage tourism in the county. They strategically placed ads within a 100-mile radius, tapping … Read More

Obituaries 3-17-2021: Ronald Powell

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Ronald Powell Ronald E. Powell, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Mattoon Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Larry Wright officiating assisted by Pastor Bobby York. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time. Family requests casual attire. Burial will be in Camfield Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. … Read More

American Pickers to Film In Illinois

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•March 17, 2021• The American Pickers will be returning to Illinois and plan to film episodes of the History Channel television series throughout the area in May 2021. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the world of antique “picking. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. The show is currently looking for leads. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send them your name, phone number, location … Read More

Menu 3-21-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 March 22 – Breakfast Casserole, Warm Fruit Compote, Fruit Juice, Cinnamon Roll, Craisins March 23 – Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Fresh Fruit March 24 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears March 25 – Beef Stew w/Potatoes, Carrots, and Onions, Tangy Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll, Warm Bread Pudding w/Fruit March 26 – Salmon Loaf, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat, Chunky Applesauce … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ryan Hess

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Ryan Hess Ryan Shane Hess, 35, of Sullivan, passed away, 5:39 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home in Sullivan. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County Illinois PAWS: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 Ryan was born July 29, 1985, in Decatur, the son of James Steven Hess and Rhonda (Coy) Creek. He loved going … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Harold Phelps

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Harold Phelps Harold E. Phelps, 82, of Lovington, IL, passed away at his residence at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021. A celebration of Harold’s life will be held at the First Church of God Family Life Center at 101 N. Washington in Lovington at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Keller Cemetery with military rites by the Lovington American Legion Post 429. Assisting with the arrangements is Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Pastor Larry Traxler will be officiating. Harold was born November 11, 1938, in … Read More