•April 8, 2020• Dave Bratton’s free piano concert at First Methodist Church in Sullivan was originally scheduled for Sunday April 19. Due to Stay in Place observations the concert has been postponed unit a later date. … Read More
•April 8, 2020• The Village of Bethany is not having the Thursday, April 9 board meeting. The next regular meeting is set for 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 14. Bethany is trying to do their part to prevent public spread of the COVID-19 virus, the announcement concerning the meeting cancellation explained. Questions call 217/665-3351. If you have additional questions and would like to contact Mayor Jon Book you can email him at: vofbmayor@gmail.com … Read More
•April 8, 2020• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Moultrie County Department of Public Health are announcing that two Moultrie County residents have tested positive for COVID-19. The first patient is a female in her 30s, and the second patient is male and is also in his 30s. Both patients are at home in isolation and CDC protocols have been implemented. Public health officials are working to identify and actively monitor individuals who were in contact with the patients in an effort to reduce the risk of additional transmission. Symptoms reported among patients testing positive for COVID-19 include … Read More
•April 2, 2020• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Moultrie County Department of Public Health are announcing that one Moultrie County resident has tested positive for COVID-19. The patient is in her 30s. The patient is at home in isolation and CDC protocols have been implemented. Public health officials are working to identify and actively monitor individuals who were in contact with the patient in an effort to reduce the risk of additional transmission. Symptoms reported among patients testing positive for COVID-19 include mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, flu-like symptoms and difficulty breathing. The health … Read More
•April 1, 2020• The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary will be hosting and American Red Cross blood drive Monday, April 6 from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. in the Findlay American Legion Post. Special precautions will be taken to keep all donors safe. We are asking that only the presenting donor come to the drive to help abide by the social distancing rule. Blood donations are desperately needed at this time. Please take the time to come out Monday afternoon and give the gift of life. … Read More
•April 1, 2020• Several Student Life organizations at Lake Land College have announced opportunities for virtual engagement throughout Spring 2020. Most of the events will take place via the different organizations’ Facebook pages. “These students are posting some really cool interactive posts and events,” Valerie Lynch, director of student life, said. “We are asking faculty, staff and students to ‘like’ and share the social media pages and interact when they can.” The Lake Land College Student Activity Board will be hosting “Around the World in 5 Days” March 24 through March 28. This activity will be available via the “Lake … Read More
•April 1, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan Lady Redskins defeated the Lady Rams of Shelbyville to take eighth in the Okaw Valley Tournament in 2005, but dropped four other games this week. Sullivan took a six-point lead into the half and tacked on one more in the third quarter. In the fourth, the Lady Redskins spread the lead open for the 48-37 victory. Sullivan outscored the Lady Rams in every quarter with help from Kasey Hamilton who led Sullivan with 20 points. Carrie Kuhns followed with eight. Micah Heddins, Kelly Malloy and Megan Buxton each scored four … Read More
•April 1, 2020• Supervisor of Assessments Lori Barringer’s office in the Moultrie County Courthouse adjusted operations procedures with public access limited to their offices. Regarding all Exemptions other than Leasehold (Senior Freeze, Disabled Veterans and Disabled Persons) the Assessments office has decided to postpone mailing those forms at this time. “We will mail them as soon as the Courthouse opens back up to the public or May 1, 2020 – whichever occurs first.” Supervisor of Assessments Barringer explained. Despite the courthouse limiting public access, Leasehold Exemptions were due March 31. Anyone with questions may call 217/728-4951. … Read More
Ormond Horn & Martha Horn Ormond D. ‘Dean’ Horn, 80, of Sullivan passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Martha L. Horn, 88, of Sullivan passed away at 10:12 p.m. Tuesday March 24, 2020. Both were residents of Mason Point in Sullivan. The family had a small private service by the lake in Sullivan. Reed Funeral home in Sullivan handled all of the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More