•December 23, 2020• The Moultrie County COVID-19 update for December 18, 2020 is 14 additional cases of COVID-19 with ages ranging from 10-70s. The total residents tested positive to date is 1,126. Total COVID-19 related deaths to date is 13. … Read More
•December 23, 2020• Moultrie County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. … Read More
•December 23, 2020• Lake Land College students graduating from the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program took part in a pinning ceremony Dec. 15. Each student received a nursing pin and a keepsake card. When the students pass their NCLEX licensure exam, they will become Registered Nurses (RNs). “We are all very proud of these students’ accomplishments,” Director of Nursing/Nursing Instructor Cheryl Beam said. “They worked so hard to get here, and we know they will continue to do great things in their futures.” … Read More
Sherry Sawyer Cheryl Lyn “Sherry” Sawyer, 65, of Sullivan, passed away at 9 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in her home. … Read More
Lida Hess Lida E. Hess, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:40 p.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Elvon Fulton Elvon Edgar Fulton passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 5:17 a.m. at Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur. Elvon was the son of S. Edgar and Edna B. (Mundorf) Fulton. He was born January 11, 1940 at Jarman Hospital in Tuscola, Illinois. Elvon graduated from Arthur High School in Arthur in 1958 where he played percussion in the band. He attended Eastern Illinois University in Charleston from 1958-59. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Dec. 28 – Sausage in Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Fruit Juice, Biscuit, Warm Cinnamon Buttered Apples Dec. 29 – Cheese Tortellini Alfredo, Peas, Kidney Bean Salad, Peanut Butter Cup, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Warm Fruit Cobbler Dec. 30 – Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn , Broccoli, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Mandarin Oranges Dec. 31 – Fried Chicken , Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Italian Green Beans, Texas Toast, Cranapple Salad … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Seven 17-year-old Sullivan High School students either have been through part of their Army basic training or will be going through it shortly. They are: Rob Feeler, John Booker, Paul Eller, Darlene Chapranda, Patrick Ray, Katie Carlock and Brandi Uselman. The Bethany school board approved a property tax levy that would bring as estimated 7.7 percent increase in revenue. The 1994 tax extension was $1,254,114 and the new tax levy would bring in an estimated $1,351,250 or an additional $97,136. The equalized assessed valuation of property in the school district is currently estimated at $27,202,000. … Read More
•December 23, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Clint A. Hector, 37, of Sullivan, charged with aggravated arson, a Class X felony and criminal damage to property, a Class 3 felony, appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing. According to a probable cause affidavit by Officer Bryce Farris, on November 29 at 11:52 pm CECOM dispatched a structure fire at 17 Chad Ave in Sullivan. While en route, Officer Johnson advised that he was on scene and observed a shed in the backyard of 17 Chad Ave to be fully involved. … Read More