Letter to the Editor 7-8-2020
I Wear a Facemask Because Your Life Matters Dear Editor, I choose to wear a facemask when social distancing is not possible, because YOUR LIFE matters to me. Yes, I realize that it will not protect me or you 100% but it’s certainly better than nothing. I also realize that it is your right given by the Constitution to choose to not wear a facemask. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Income Tax Filing Deadline Approaching
•July 8, 2020• Today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) reminds taxpayers the state individual income tax filing and payment deadline is July 15, just days away. This year’s deadline was extended three months by Governor JB Pritzker in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both state and federal returns are due on July 15. … Read More
4th of July 2020 Celebration
Photos by Mike Brothers 4th Celebration Photos from Sullivan’s Fourth of July Celebration. … Read More
Remember When? 7-8-2020
25 Years Ago This Week In Marion Best’s column she relays visits from those who used to live in Sullivan Dick LeVene and his sister Rochelle Pursifull, members of the SHS class of 1962. Excited about the Fourth Celebration Marion wrote: “I may even wear my new T-shirt. It was a gift from Hollis Dick of Bethany. In keeping with the fish wrap shenanigans he found one and gave it to me. It reads: “Something fishy!” I love it.” Jenny Uphoff was crowned Miss Lovington by Melanie Harlin. Elise Wildman was Little Miss Lovington; Tyler Dixon, Little Mr. Lovington; Jessica … Read More
July 4th Raffle Winner
•July 8, 2020• The Sullivan Economic Development and Chamber annual Fourth of July raffle was a big success with the prize winner drawn at noon Monday, July 6. This years winning ticket of #5660 was purchased by Melinda Richardson. Her winnings were $4210.50. The proceeds help the SCED continue to do community development projects for Sullivan! … Read More
Obituaries 7-8-2020: Thomas Howen
Thomas Howen Thomas Bruce “Papa” Howen, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:21 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2020, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Services will be held at St. Columcille Catholic Church in Sullivan Saturday, July 11 with visitation starting at 9 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church. Immediately following there will be a graveside service at Greenhill Cemetery where both Dianna Marie “Peggy” and Thomas Bruce “Papa” will be laid to rest with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. … Read More
Moultrie County Adds 19th Positive COVID-19 Case
•July 8, 2020• The Moultrie County Health Department (MCHD) has confirmed the 19th case of the novel coronavirus-2019 (COVID-19) in Moultrie County. The patient is a male in his 40s and is recovering at home in isolation. Public health officials have notified all close contacts. To date, 1240 Moultrie County residents have been tested for COVID-19. Of those tests, 19 have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 and 16 have been released from isolation. COVID-19 is spread by respiratory droplets when an infected person exhales, talks, sneezes, coughs, raises their voice or sings. To combat this, the CDC recommends wearing a … Read More
Krav Maga Offered at IMA
•July 8, 2020• Industrial Martial Arts of Sullivan and Mattoon is offering Krav Maga, a five week course in self-defense. Located on the square in Sullivan, the real life self defense training is conducted in a fun and family friendly environment. Industrial Martial Arts also offers a 16 week program in Fitness Kickboxing which includes classes for all ages and fitness levels. Industrial Martial Arts in located at 2 East Harrison St. in Sullivan . Call 217.549-7638 for more information. … Read More