Obituaries 11-12-2025: Nancy Kenton
Nancy Kenton Nancy R. Kenton, 71, of Sullivan, passed away Tuesday October 7, 2025 at her daughters residence in Bethany. … Read More
A Look Back: 11-12-2025
2015 Moultrie County Public Health and Safety Committee met on November 4th, with chair Arlene Aschermann leading the discussion on the E911 system, which is at the stage where the individual mapping addresses for the municipalities are entered. The committee toured the Charleston 911 communication headquarters last month, receiving an update on the completion of the cooperative Moultrie-Coles County emergency system. The Lakeland College Dental Hygiene Program offered free dental cleanings through the month of November for Veterans Appreciation Month. … Read More
Taxes, cats and pennies at city council meeting
•November 12, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council debuted a new ordinance for public body comment periods at their meeting Monday night, limiting the time to 30 minutes total and giving citizens up to three minutes each to ask questions or make comments. “I would hope people would be respectful of other people and limit their comments,” said Mayor Mike Mossman in explaining the new rules. The system seemed to work very well for most of the period with comments about inoperable motor vehicles, sewer line issues and even a thank you to the council for the work … Read More
Multi-agency active shooter training scenario
•November 12, 2025• by DM Williamee Last Saturday afternoon, November the 8th at Hydro-Gear in Sullivan, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and Deputies, Dispatch, Sullivan Police Department, Sullivan Fire Protection District, Bethany Police Department, Bethany Fire Department, Lovington Police Department, local EMA CECOM, and Bethany EMS and Sullivan High School students as role-players, met in a training scenario of law enforcement, fire and EMS to coordinate a more unified response in an active shooter situation. … Read More
Toy Drive
•November 12, 2025• Heritage Woods of Sullivan is partnering with Sullivan CEFS to help bring joy to families in the Sullivan community this Christmas season. From November 12th to December 12th, they will be collecting new toys for children ages birth to 17. The drop-off location is at Heritage Woods of Sullivan, 20 Courtyard Blvd. Every donation, big or small, helps brighten a child’s holiday. Help spread kindness and cheer this holiday season. … Read More
Bethany Senior Potluck
•November 12, 2025• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, November 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany library, located at 216 W Main Street. A turkey meal will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
Women’s Aux. luncheon
•November 12, 2025• On November 23rd from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Lovington American Legion Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary will be holding a luncheon at 1985 State Highway 32, Lovington. The menu is goulash, bread, and butter. The cost for the meal is a donation. For more information, call (217) 873-4465. … Read More
Mobile Food Pantry – Windsor
•November 12, 2025• The Mobile Food Pantry will be in Windsor on Thursday, December 4th, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Windsor Grade School. To register, call the Windsor Storm Library at (217) 459-2498, Monday through Thursday between 9:00 a.m. and noon, and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., and on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Once your form has been completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring on distribution day. If you lose your number, you will need to bring identification. Registration must be received by noon on November 24th. The first 120 families to … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Linda Marie Lowe Beavers
Linda Marie Lowe Beavers passed from this world on October 12, 2025, at her residence in Chula Vista, California, surrounded by family, and entered into the Lord’s presence, where she will be reunited with her beloved husband, Roger Lee Beavers, who preceded her into heaven in 2013. Linda and her sisters grew up in Sullivan, Illinois. They were especially close to their loving grandmothers, Maude Hennigh and Helen Lowe, and spent a lot of time with them after their mother passed away. Linda met Roger when he was the high school quarterback. They fell in love and were married in 1959. Their … Read More
SHS Senior Night VB
Photo Submitted Sullivan High School volleyball players were recognized on their Senior Night, Thursday, October 23rd. All of the ladies have played volleyball all four years of high school. They are from left to right: Aeralyn Thrasher, Kharli Kelly, Eiley Poe, Nevaeh Dovell, Mae Dawkins, and Kate Bushue. … Read More