•January 6, 20201• The Lake Land College Board of Trustees election will be held in the April 6, 2021, general election. Two six-year terms will appear on the ballot for Lake Land College. The following two individuals have submitted petitions for a six-year term and will appear in this order on the ballot: Thomas Wright, Dieterich, and Gary Cadwell, Mode. … Read More
•January 6, 20201• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Elizabeth Houser, a Country Financial agent in Sullivan, decided to help make Christmas brighter for families. A few years ago, she started a Facebook group called The Giving Place where people may offer, at no charge, things they no longer need. She logged onto The Giving Place the first of December and asked whether people needed help with Christmas. She gave people an option of adopting a family. Some also offered to donate money to help buy Christmas gifts for families in need. Others brought in items they no longer needed which … Read More
•January 6, 20201• June 3 Moultrie County graduates received a special gift this year-175 years of county history. Captured Moments, the pictorial history of Moultrie County 1843-2018, was given to some 225 graduating seniors from Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond, Sullivan and Okaw Valley high schools. Restaurants were serving food and alcohol in designated outdoor areas following an executive order issued by Mayor Richard Glazebrook. During the May 26 city council meeting the mayor explained that the order approving outdoor dining and drinks is to facilitate the June 1 phased opening in Illinois. Windsor High School seniors graduated in individual ceremonies … Read More
•January 6, 20201• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Doug Booker was sworn in as Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements by Mayor Richard Glazebrook during the December 28 Sullivan City Council meeting. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood reported that she met with both directors of the Civic Center for their annual employee evaluations. Treasurer Sarah Golden shared where the city is operationally. … Read More
LuAnn Richardson LuAnn Richardson, 64, of Arthur passed away at 5:38 p.m. Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Heath Center in Mattoon. Celebration of LuAnn’s life will be held at a later date. Edwards Funeral Home in Arthur is assisting with arrangements. … Read More
•January 6, 20201• By Crystal Reed NP Writer One Sullivan resident has taken an important story in her life and published it to share it with others. Dawnaya Key was born and raised in Sullivan and is currently raising her own children in the house she grew up in. The book is titled Tomate and is described on the cover as an inspirational story that knows no age limit or language barrier. When asked about the title, which means tomato in Spanish, Key said that you find out the meaning of the title in the first chapter. The story is … Read More
•December 30, 2020• The Sullivan City Council held a special meeting in closed session Monday, December 21 to interview candidates for the position of interim Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. After returning from closed session, the council appointed Doug Booker as interim Commissioner of Streets and Public Improvements. He will serve until May 10, 2021, and there will be a person elected at the consolidated general election on April 6 to fill the remaining two years of the term. … Read More
Pauline Boehm Pauline Mae Boehm, 95, of Westervelt went peacefully to her Heavenly Home at 5:55 a.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 in her residence. A graveside service for family and friends was held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 26 in Findlay Cemetery in Findlay with the the Rev. Roger Quarton officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, in Shelbyville. Memorials may be given to Westervelt Christian Church and mailed to Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, 415 North Broadway, Shelbyville, IL 62565. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week The city of Sullivan and the surrounding area was paralyzed by a dangerous snow storm. Seven or more inches of snow has fallen to the ground on top of what was left from the snowstorm which hit the week before Christmas. The snow, combined with brisk winds, has left people stranded in the country and in town. The initial fundraising campaign of the recently formed Sullivan Community Education Foundation is off to a very strong start. Despite having been kicked off only a few weeks ago, the Charter Donor Campaign has been receiving a steady … Read More