IDPH Issues COVID-19 Halloween Festivities Guidance

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•October 7, 2020• The 3 W’s still apply – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. As we head into the holiday season, starting with Halloween, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing guidance to help people celebrate safely as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Guidelines include following the 3 W’s – Wash your hands. Watch your distance. Wear your mask. “One of the hallmarks of holidays and celebrations is gathering with friends, family and loved ones,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “We are still in a pandemic, and unfortunately, this year, that … Read More

Remember When? 10-7-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week Volunteer civic activist Mary Lou Kidwell was named as the recipient of the Who’s Who Award during the Sullivan High School Homecoming banquet. Attending Sullivan schools from kindergarten through high school, Kidwell graduated with the class of 1949. She began her public aid career as a financial clerk and went on to become a caseworker retiring in 1989. Prominent Chicago attorney Robert Eden Martin was presented with the Sullivan High School Homecoming Hall of Fame award. Martin, a 1958 SHS graduate, is a partner and chairman of the management committee of Sidley and Austin, an … Read More

Okaw Valley Boys Cross Country Places Second

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•October 7, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Several local area teams competed in the Lincoln Prairie Conference cross country meet at Crowder Park Saturday. For the boys’ teams, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond swept the first three spots to help win the meet with 19 points. Okaw Valley placed second (73), and Cumberland County followed in third (113). Cerro Gordo scored 113 points for third, Villa Grove-Heritage 131 for fifth, Argenta-Oreana 140 for sixth, Bement 161 for seventh and Tri-County 163 for seventh. For the ALAH Knights, senior Layton Hall won the meet with a time of 15:39.1, and juniors Logan Beckmier and … Read More

Moultrie Co. Ag In The Classroom Continues Despite COVID Pandemic

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•October 7, 2020• Submitted by Stephanie Naylor Despite the many changes this year due to the Covid pandemic, Moultrie County Ag in the Classroom continues lessons for area elementary students. Coordinator Stephanie Naylor decided to think outside the box and provide a lesson to the students in September as well as partner with some area businesses this fall to promote education as well as business opportunities. … Read More

Menu 10-7-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Oct. 12 – Sloppy Joe, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Bun, Fruit Juice Oct. 13 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Cheese, Beans and Tomatoes, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Pears, Taco Chips, Pudding Oct. 14 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Harvard Beets, Whole Grain Wheat, Peaches Oct. 15 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Chunky Applesauce Oct. 16 – Salisbury Beef Pattie, Mashed Potatoes, Venetian Blend Vegetables, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Seasonal Dessert … Read More

Fender Named To Dean’s List

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•October 7, 2020• Anna Fender of Sullivan has been named to the 2020 spring semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes. … Read More

Reflective Signs Make it Easier to Find Addresses

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•October 7, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer When it’s an emergency locating a person’s address on their home or business is critical to getting assistance to a person in an emergency. Sullivan Fire Protection has the ability to help your home or business be more visible with signs that display the address number using reflective numbers. According to Sullivan firefighter Kaleb Randol, the signs are made at the fire department all that they need to make them is a person’s address. He recommends that those who live in the country get one of the signs but also stresses the … Read More

Safer Trick or Treat

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•October 7, 2020• The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development has decided to modify Safe Trick or Treat into Safer Trick or Treat this year! To ensure the safety of our students and community this year we will modify our traditional event… We will collect monetary donations or candy from businesses. To purchase candy or use the candy donated. We typically have 600 children attend the event and plan to serve that many with this event. We will assemble treat bags for kids with the donated/purchased candy. We will have a list of participating businesses who supported the bags. Those who … Read More

Okaw Valley Boys and Girls Golf Teams Place Second

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•October 7, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley boys’ and girls’ golf teams competed in the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament this past week. Both teams placed second. “I told both teams that our goal was to get at least second in this tournament, said Timberwolves’ coach Andrew Fultz. “I was very happy with the way that they played. The course today was very windy and made the play that much tougher.” … Read More