Corn moon
Photo by RR Best Image capturing Sunday night’s corn moon/red moon above local beanfield. … Read More
Grandparents Day celebration
Photo by DM Williamee sundaes and smiles This past Sunday, Heritage Woods held a Grandparents Day celebration, with friends and family of residents coming to celebrate with their loved ones. The sundaes bar was a hit, but even more was the quality time that families spent together catching up, taking photos, and generously dishing out the hugs and kisses. … Read More
Lake Shelbyville youth deer hunt applications available
•September 10, 2025• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 15th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 11th and 12th. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 11th and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 22nd. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/Recreation/Hunting/. … Read More
Sullivan football picks up second win
•September 10, 2025• The Sullivan Redskins leaned on a strong rushing attack against Nokomis last Friday under the lights for a 39-23 victory. Aiden Dinger got the Redskins on the board for the only score of the first quarter with a 1-yard rushing TD, and Collin Shain was successful on the PAT. Shain was 3-4 on the night. … Read More
ICC is urging Illinoisans to get connected with the FCC’s Lifeline program
•September 10, 2025• The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is partnering with Governor JB Pritzker, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA), and the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) to promote Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week this September 7th through 13th. The FCC’s Lifeline program offers monthly discounts to help eligible residents access voice or broadband services. Link to the program: https://www.fcc.gov/lifeline-consumers. … Read More
Remembering Who We Are……75
The plowed furrow•September 10, 2025• by Janet Roney After Amos Williams surveyed the route of the Springfield Road across the northern part of Moultrie County in 1825-26, they blazed the trees in the timbered areas and plowed a furrow with a team of oxen and a breaking plow across the open prairie to mark the route. Thereafter, “the Plowed Furrow” was a name for the Springfield Road along with the “Terry Haute Road”. Before three years had passed, they were resurveying and changing parts of the route. In 1833, the Macon County commissioners changed it again and ordered another survey … Read More
Fast Stop holds customer appreciation day
•September 10, 2025• Submitted On Friday the 5th, Sullivan’s Fast Stop held its annual Customer Appreciation Day, celebrating with free lunches to all who arrived-approximately 250 people. The purpose of the event is to give back to the customers and community that supports the store throughout the year. The menu consisted of pork burgers, hot dogs, chips, and a drink served in a red Fast Stop bucket. Giveaways and drawings were also held. … Read More
Preparedness: Red Cross urges-get ready for emergencies now
•September 10, 2025• September is National Preparedness Month, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to protect their loved ones by getting their households ready now. “National Preparedness Month is a great time to ask whether your family would be ready if something unexpected happened tomorrow,” said Kellie O’Connell, CEO of the Illinois Red Cross. “It’s not about being scared; it’s about being smart and looking out for the people you love. Taking a few simple steps now so that you have a plan can make all the difference when it matters most.” Disasters don’t wait for the “right time” … Read More
Concert
•September 10, 2025•There will be a concert featuring Greg Ridenour at the Allenville Christian Church on September 13 at 6 p.m. … Read More
Obituaries 9-10-2025: Beulah Harpster
Beulah Harpster Beulah Lois Harpster, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Deaconess Health System, Evansville, IN. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the church. Burial will take place in the Branch Side Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church. … Read More