Sullivan Boys Cross Country Places Sixth At Regional

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•October 28, 2020• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ and girls’ cross country teams competed in the IHSA Class 1A Cross Country Chrisman Regional Saturday, Oct. 24. For the first time during the season, spectators were allowed to attend the meet provided they maintain social distancing, wore a face covering, and were not allowed on the course at any point. The Sullivan girls’ cross country team did not have enough runners for a team score, but one Redskin, sophomore Tori Turnbaugh, advanced to the sectional meet in Decatur at Hickory Point Golf Course Saturday, Oct. 31. … Read More

OV Boys Cross Country Places Ninth

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•October 28, 2020• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley boys’ cross country has had a tough and long year dealing with Covid restrictions and illnesses on the team. But, according to head coach Bill Brown, the Okaw Valley runners pushed through the season and still made strides. In the last meet of the year, the Okaw Valley team placed ninth out of 14 teams in the IHSA Class 1A Cross Country St. Teresa Regional in Decatur Oct. 24 … Read More

Beware of Property Scams

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•October 28, 2020• Moultrie County Clerk and Recorder Georgia England would like all property owners to beware of property scams. If you receive a piece of mail from a company called Property Site stating for a $95.00 fee you can obtain a copy of the Deed to your property….THROW IT AWAY! England states that a person may obtain a copy of their Deed from the County Clerk and Recorders office for a fee of $0.50 per page, with most Deeds being 2-4 pages. Protect your property from property fraud by signing up for Property Fraud Alert. It is a free … Read More

Always be on the Lookout For Farm Equipment on the Roads

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•October 28, 2020• By Katie Zelechowski Illinois Farm Bureau Harvest season is the time of year when some of the best aspects of Midwest agriculture can be experienced by all. Pumpkin patches and apple orchards in Illinois are open for visitors and the golden-brown fields of mature crops line rural roads across the state. But along with these markers of fall come the dangers of transportation incidents associated with harvest. … Read More

Ninth Annual IGA Round-Up Coming Week Of November 1

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•October 28, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer It’s Round-Up time at Sullivan IGA from Nov 1 to Nov 7 giving every customer a chance to help buy turkeys for Moultrie County Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving. “It’s amazing how quickly it adds up,” IGA Manager Pat Stinson said of the ninth annual fundraising event for the food pantry. “The most you can donate is 99 cents and even a penny makes a difference” he continued, noting the week long event contributes some $1,200 annually to the food pantry’s Thanksgiving meal giveaway. … Read More

Page Turning Through the Pandemic

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•October 28, 2020• Submitted One Book One Sullivan students have been busy reading! This team of students and teachers did not let a pandemic get in the way of reading titles from the 2020 Rebecca Caudill List! This group is more determined than ever to choose a book both the students and community will equally enjoy. Even though meetings began all virtually, by the end of summer, we were able to combine in person and virtual meetings together so that all members could participate. This year’s Rebecca Caudill List was full of amazing stories! The OBOS members have narrowed the … Read More

Area Trick or Treat Times

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•October 28, 2020• Arthur: October 31-Trunk or Treat, Eberhardt Park 5-7 pm, Around town 5-8pm Bethany: October 31, 6-9 p.m. Findlay: October 31 6-8 pm Lovington: October 30 business hours 4-6 pm, residences 5-8 pm Sullivan: October 30&31 6-9 pm Windsor: October 31 6-8 pm … Read More

Obituaries 10-28-2020: Luzetta Ferguson

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Luzetta Ferguson Luzetta J. Ferguson, 94, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, October 25, 2020 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be one hour before the service.  Burial will be in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association or Moultrie County Historical Society.  Online condolences may be sent to the family atreedfuneralhome.net … Read More

Obituaries 10-28-2020: Eugene Boyer

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Eugene Boyer Eugene “Baird” Boyer, 91, of Arcola died at 9:05 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, October 28, 2020) at St. John’s Catholic Church in Arcola. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.  Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola handled arrangements.  … Read More