Vote by Mail Ballots Being Mailed

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•September 23, 2020• For Voters who has applied for a Vote By Mail Ballot, those ballots will be mailed out beginning September 24, 2020 for the November 3, 2020 General Election. Voters should make sure that their name and address is what appears on the envelope before opening. If there is a discrepancy, call the Clerk’s office at 728-4389 for instructions on how to proceed. England stated that it is very important that Voters be certain to follow instructions on their Vote By Mail packet before returning it. After the ballot is voted, the ballot is folded and placed in … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Sara Baker

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Sara Baker Sara L. Baker, 60, of Sullivan, passed away at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday in Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Visitation will be from 10 -11 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in Arborcrest Memorial Park, Effingham. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. The family request that masks be worn and everyone practice social distancing for the visitation and funeral. Sarah was born May 25, 1960 in Vandalia, the daughter of Leonard and Virginia Antrim Mack. She was … Read More

Obituaries 9-16-2020: Jack Redfern

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Jack Redfern Jack G. Redfern, 82 of Lovington, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his residence. Jack requested no services be held. Private burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Volunteer Fire Department. Arrangements are being handled by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. … Read More

Sullivan Stays Undefeated In Match Play, Loses By Two Strokes

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•September 16, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan boys’ golf team stayed undefeated in match play with a perfect 15-0 record but lost by two strokes in Olney Golf Invitational. “I have been very pleased with how the boys have been playing,” said Sullivan coach Ben Richter. “We have six players now all averaging 43 and under which is the best overall team I have ever had. They have been working hard to improve their game all summer despite the limitations imposed because of the pandemic.” Wednesday, Sept. 9, Sullivan took down Okaw Valley, Shelbyville, and Meridian with … Read More

Superintendt-y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

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•September 16, 2020• By Ted Walk Sullivan CUSD #300 Starting September 1st, Sullivan Schools have been approved by USDA to provide breakfast & lunch to all children 18 years and younger at no charge to all families until December 31, 2020. Sullivan School District would like to assist our community during these most difficult times by providing breakfast and lunch to all area children. Students who attend Sullivan Schools may eat their meals at no cost to students in our cafeterias, with any additional items above the normal meal guidelines charged at regular prices. … Read More

Tori Turnbaugh Takes First

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•September 16, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Three runners from the Sullivan girls’ cross country team competed in the Shelbyville Trails Invitational and Bement High School Bulldog Run. Shelbyville won its own Trails Invitational with a score of 19, and Clinton placed second with 49 points. Though Sullivan didn’t have enough runners to field a complete team, sophomore Tori Turnbaugh placed 14th with a time of 22:29.6. … Read More

‘If I Were A Rich Man’ Unfortunately is Hypothetical

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•September 16, 2020• “I have a problem with the words ‘were’ and ‘was,’” writes reader Linda Cohen. “‘If I was rich’ or ‘If I were rich.’ Please help with that.” Let me understand the question, Linda. Would you like me to help you get rich or help you with this common usage issue? I’m ill-equipped to assist you with the former, given that I’ve spent a career in journalism. However, there is an easy way to remember the latter. Who doesn’t know the opening line to the signature song in “Fiddler on the Roof”? “If I were a rich man … Read More

Menu 9-16-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Sept. 21 – Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Pears Tuesday, Sept. 22 – Brat, Potato Salad, Italian Green Beans, Bun, Scalloped Pineapple Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Fresh Grapes Thursday, Sept. 24 – CHEF’S CHOICE, REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED Friday, Sept. 25 – Taco Salad w/Meat, Beans, Cheese , Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, and Taco Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Taco chips, Pudding … Read More

County Board Approves Variance

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•September 16, 2020• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The Moultrie County Board approved an application from Shady Crest Market for a variance to build 25 feet from the west property line for an addition to the existing business last week. According to Wilbur Gingerich, the expansion will be 13,000 square feet and will allow them to add on more deli, bakery and store space. The board heard guest speakers Laurrie Minor and Cassie Yoder talk about Economic Development and COVID-19. Minor said that it looks different how they market the county now with Covid. The Illinois Department of Tourism recently … Read More