City approves new public comment rules

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by Sharon Barricklow Attendees at Sullivan City Council meetings will have new rules to follow for the public comment period after the council passed a new ordinance on October 27.  The new ordinance will limit individual comments to three  minutes each and the total public comment period will be limited to 30 minutes. The rule came after several of the last city council meetings had public comment periods that lasted more than an hour and involved multiple people speaking at multiple times. Mayor Mike Mossman, who has been frustrated by the lengthy period of public comment, said he hoped the … Read More

A Look Back

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2015 When Jan Courtwright became manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sullivan, it was a natural fit. An open house was held Saturday, October 31st. “I worked in Arthur and lived in Findlay, so I drove by every day, Jan began. “I began stopping and getting things for my house and just shopping.” Matt Schoaff is a principal of action. That is one reason every student at Okaw Valley High School toured major businesses and industries in the area on October 30th. Schoaff explained that four busloads of high school students left Bethany, heading to places such as … Read More

Sullivan High School Veterans’ Day event

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•November 5, 2025• by Nevaeh Wilson Sullivan High School will host its annual Veterans’ Day celebration on Monday, November 11th, from 9:45 to 11:15 a.m. at Sullivan High School, 110 W. Magill Street. The event will begin with a brunch for veterans from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a school assembly in the Middle School Gymnasium that will conclude around 11:15 a.m. This special event is held each year to honor and thank our local veterans for their service. There is no charge to attend, and all veterans and community members are encouraged to join us. The celebration will … Read More

Sullivan American Legion Aux. Unit #68: Art and Writing Contest winners

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•November 5, 2025• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 recently announced the results of this year’s Veterans Day Art and Writing Contest.  The Best in Show award went to SHS junior Claire Kursell for her drawing “My Dearest Irene,” which also received first place in art for juniors and seniors. Kursell noted in her Creator’s Statement that her piece was “inspired by the letters of WWII veteran Natale Bellantoni to Irene Sztucinski,” which she read while researching topics for the contest. She added that she was so interested in their story that she knew she wanted to use their … Read More

Lions donate bench tin Wyman Park

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•November 5, 2025• The Sullivan Lions Club recently donated a bench at Wyman Park. The bench can be enjoyed for years to come in various spots around the park, based on the season. Since 1941, Sullivan Lions Club, an affiliate of Lions International, has been committed to helping local residents with vision and hearing services, hunger, and youth needs. If you are interested in learning more about our organization, contact Brent Mansfield at (217) 248-6180. Members in the photo include: Brent Mansfield, Jess Barker, Dick Martin, Dave Walker, Lynn Elder, Don Evans, Steve Mayberry, Connor Klingele, Ginger Voegel, Bill VanKeuren, … Read More

Monthly ‘Quarter Madness’

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•November 5, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold its November Quarter Auction on Wednesday, November 12th. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. Moultrie County Animal Control is the organization of the month. They provide animal-related services throughout the entire county, including responding to stray, injured, and dangerous animal calls, enforcing animal laws, and reuniting lost pets with their owners. As a municipal pound, its primary focus is on public safety and law enforcement rather than rescue; however, when resources allow, the team also assists with rehoming animals and accepting owner relinquishments to help pets … Read More

Church Bazaar in Windsor 

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•November 5, 2025• The Windsor United Methodist Church will be hosting their Annual Church Bazaar on November 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They will have a Country Kitchen, Crafts, and more as well as serve lunch starting at 11:00 a.m featuring chili, vegetable, and oyster soup along with ham sandwiches and desserts. Everyone is welcomed to come, handicapped accessible. … Read More