•October 29, 2025• On November 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 1424 Minnesota Avenue in Windsor, the Windsor Class of 2026 will be holding their annual ‘Christmas Bazaar.’ Entry is free, and local shopping is encouraged. For more information, call (217) 459-2636. … Read More
•October 29, 2025• Submitted Photo Submitted Sullivan’s FCCLA membership and their leadership at the FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference held at Eastern Illinois University. Thirty-two members of the Sullivan High School Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America), along with advisors Ms. Voegel and Ms. Taylor, attended the FCCLA Fall Leadership Conference held at Eastern Illinois University on October 22nd. This conference hosted FCCLA chapters and advisors from the Central Illinois area for a morning of leadership development, student engagement, and collaboration. The meeting was led by Illinois FCCLA State Officers from Shiloh High School and Chrisman High … Read More
•October 29, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee Habitat for Humanity Sullivan board members, former Board Members, and HICF CEO Natalie Beck. Front Row: Salisa Hortenstine-Olmsted, Nancy Hall, Becky Comstock, Sandy Sanders, Cheryl Thomas, Habitat home recipient Cherie Kursell, and Natalie Beck. Back row: Rev. Grant Wade, Mike Aikman, Roger Barnnes, Mark Hall, Roger Glazebrook, Gary Smith, and Gene Mueller. by DM Williamee Photo by DM Williamee In a contagiously emotional moment, Gene Meuller gives the keys to her new home to Cherie Kursell. On October 26th, Habitat for Humanity and the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF), as well as … Read More
•October 29, 2025• Sullivan moved to 7-2 on the season after downing the Argenta-Oreana Bombers Friday night 34-27. The Redskins put 19 on the board in the first quarter courtesy of rushing touchdowns by Aiden Dinger and Owen Smith and an interception return TD by Jaden Hussong. … Read More
•October 29, 2025• Okaw Valley Community Unit School District invites all Veterans and their family members to a Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany on Tuesday, November 11th. A breakfast will be provided to all who attend, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the cafeteria, and a short assembly will follow at 9:15 a.m. The assembly will feature the Okaw Valley School District band and chorus students, and a keynote speaker. … Read More
•October 29, 2025• Free laundry days in Moultrie County, coordinated by Moultrie County ROSC and sponsors, are as follows: Thursday, November 20th: Sullivan Wash and Fold, 809 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Highway Church of Christ. Thursday, December 18th: Sullivan Wash and Fold, 809 West Jackson Street, Sullivan, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Sullivan Wash and Fold. This event runs from 9:00 a.m. until noon, or until funds run out. If you would like to call ahead and see if funds are still available, call (217) 549-7427. To sponsor a free laundry … Read More
•October 29, 2025• 1st: IL 4-H Scholarship Deadline for kids ages 15-19-see details in the Award section of our October newsletter. 8th: Photography Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mo-Do Extension Office. Free workshop for ages 8-18th. Sign-up is in the October newsletter. 16th: Sewing workshop. Make a 4-H project and take it with you. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Arthur United Methodist Church. Pre-registration required. Free workshop for ages 8-18. Sign up is in the October newsletter. 20th:- Mo-Do Emerging Leaders Meeting, ages 8th grade+ at the Mo-Do Extension Office from 6:00 to 7:30 … Read More
Photo Submitted Okaw Valley held their fall senior night on October 20th at the volleyball game. Those honored included marching band, golf, football cheer and volleyball. Pictured are Gracie Plummer and Reese Bruns from the volleyball team. … Read More
•October 29, 2025• The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal. 4th: 10:00 a.m. exercise class, 11:00 a.m. Dine with a Doc, (free lunch provided by Eastview Terrace of Sullivan). 5th: 1:00 p.m. hand and foot, 1:00 p.m. Bridge. … Read More
•October 29, 2025• The smoke alarm installation ‘Blitz’ is now in full swing. The Bethany Fire Department, in conjunction with ‘Camp I Am Me’ and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is helping make homes across Illinois safer. Their crews are out in the Bethany community installing free smoke alarms and sharing fire safety education. If you need alarms installed, contact the Bethany Fire House at (217) 655-3726. … Read More