Moultrie County Has High Turnout for General Election

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•November 11, 2020• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The elections were held last Tuesday and the county saw one of the highest turnouts ever. In the 2020 Moultrie County election Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England reported that there were over 3,000 people that went to the polls. There were 1,809 people that voted during early voting and 1,163 that voted by mail. When it came to voting on the State of Illinois Constitutional amendment there were 1,477 votes for yes and 5,089 votes for no. There was also a referendum question for Illinois separation that received 4,610 yes votes and … Read More

Sullivan Cross Country Teams Hold Annual Awards Banquet

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•November 11, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ cross country teams hosted the annual awards banquet to honor each team and athletes Wednesday, Nov. 4. Athletic Director Ryan Aikmen opened the banquet with some introductory words about finishing an unconventional fall sports season. “We are here this season being able to recognize everyone in this room for their accomplishments during this season because it’s a testament to the flexibility shown by everyone involved,” said Aikmen. “It’s a testament to the coaches for the extra work they put in…I want to thanks coach Randy and coach … Read More

SCED Holding Annual Holiday Elf Hunt

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•November 11, 2020• The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development is having its annual Holiday Elf Hunt. There will be an elf hiding in 16 local businesses and shoppers are tasked with visiting at least six of those business and finding the elf so that they can fill out a card. According to Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Director Laurrie Minor, the promotion is a way to get people to visit local businesses. “There are families that do this promotion with their kids every year,” she said. … Read More

Obituaries 11-11-2020: Larry Williams

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Larry Williams Larry D. Williams, 66, of Waynesboro, Pa., formerly of Illinois, died at 9:45 p.m. EST, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020. A private family graveside service with military honors and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Larry was born Dec. 21, 1953, in Joliet, Ill., a son of Floyd Williams and Imogene Wallace-Williams (Gill). He was a veteran and had served as post commander of American Legion Post 429. … Read More

IAA Foundation Offers Scholarships

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•November 11, 2020• Agriculture students and Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB) members, spouses and children are eligible to apply for 77 college scholarships offered by the IAA Foundation, Illinois Farm Bureau’s charitable arm. The scholarships, ranging from $1,000 to $7,500, will be awarded in total of $123,000 for the 2021-22 school year. … Read More

Obituaries 11-11-2020: Peggy Lou Bryant

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Peggy Lou Bryant Peggy Lou Bryant, 66, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 1:12 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at her home in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethany First Christian Church or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. … Read More

Cross Country Club Championships Held

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•November 11, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports On Saturday, Oct. 31, cross country runners around the state ended their sectional meet knowing they would not have an opportunity to compete in an official 2020 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) state meet. An official meet, that was. Several local runners did compete in the unsanctioned ShaZam Cross Country Club Championships at the Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe Friday. … Read More

Sullivan City Council Passes Ordinance That Modifies the Liquor Code

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•November 11, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council passed an ordinance on Monday night, which allows workers between the ages of 18 and 21 to scan or sell liquor at conventional and package liquor stores. At a previous meeting IGA manager Pat Stinson had approached the board about making a change to the ordinance due to a shortage of workers 21 and over at his store. “We appreciate the city council approving the ordinance change for us,” he said “this opens up a lot of flexibility for us.” The council also approved the sale of surplus … Read More