A Look Back…9-10-2025

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2015 Sullivan’s Scavenger Hunt was growing up, and on October 10th, the Adults Only version kicked off. Jeri Davis explained the adult hunt was held on homecoming weekend, and the group would be part of the parade. It was adult-only because some of the prizes contained alcohol, she explained. Some sixty prizes were anticipated, with clues posted every half hour on Facebook. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations (DFPR) announced the registration of its first medical cannabis dispensary. Harbory, located at 8195 Express Drive in Marion, IL, successfully completed the DFPR business dispensary registration process and inspection and … Read More

Moultrie County Animal Control in need of donations

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•September 10, 2025• With the recent influx of dogs at the Moultrie County Animal Control facility, they are going through supplies faster than ever. Currently, they are in need of the following: MARS Pedigree Adult Roasted Chicken Flavor dog food, and Max & Neo leashes and collars. Their current inventory is very low, and the food is flying off their shelves quickly. Every donation helps them continue to provide the best care possible for these dogs until they find their forever homes.  Donations can be made directly via this link: https://www.maxandneo.com/collections/buy-a-donation-box-for-a-rescue, or can also be left in their drop box … Read More

Maker’s Market 2025: food, fun and friendship

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•September 10, 2025• Photos by DM Williamee Submitted This past Saturday in Sullivan, Building 1225 welcomed the community to its annual Makers Market, drawing about 55 local vendors and a lively crowd of shoppers for a day of creativity, connection, and fun. Building 1225 is owned and operated by the Vineyard Church in Sullivan, whose mission is for everyone in the community – and those who visit – to experience the love of God, be transformed by Jesus, and extend the miraculous. Events like the Makers Market embody that vision. … Read More

Local youth alerts SFD to alarm

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•September 10, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee by DM Williamee Sullivan ten-year-old 5th grader Matthew “Matty” Gudenrath heard his neighbors smoke alarm going off and when he was unable to reach his neighbor, he immediately hopped on his bike and rode directly to the Sullivan Fire Department to alert them to the situation. Offered a ride on the fire truck to show them where the address was, Matty opted to hop back onto his bike and lead them nearly 2 miles to residence address, where the call out was quickly resolved.  On Friday the 5th, Sullivan Fire Department Captain Kenny … Read More

Bethany “Luau Hog Roast”

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•September 10, 2025• Bethany Celebration and the Bethany American Legion Post #507 will be having a Luau Hog Roast to raise money for the Bethany Celebration on October 25th. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. and meal service begins at 6:00 p.m. There will be free inflatables (with meal ticket purchase), games (for kids & adults), a specialized drink menu, live music by ‘Hippies of the Heartland’, and more. Meal tickets will go on sale September 15th and are limited. Adults cost $20.00 and children $12.00. The full meal menu will be posted on Facebook soon on the Bethany Celebration page. … Read More

Windsor City Cleanup scheduled

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•September 10, 2025• On October 11th, Windsor will hold its city clean-up from 8:00 a.m. until noon. Dumpsters will be located at Old City Shed on Maine Street. Disposal fees are as follows: tires w/o rims $5.00 each, tires w/rims $15.00 each, and semi tires $15.00 each. All appliances will be $10.00 each.  If you are not able to drop the items off, but would like to participate, contact City Hall at (217) 459-2291 and have items out by the road by 8:00 a.m. for pickup. Volunteers are welcome to help pick up items for disposal. Free will donations are … Read More

Cruise Night: autos, music, and fun for all

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•September 3, 2025• by DM Williamee The turnout for Saturday the 30th’s “Cruise Night on the Square” held in Sullivan found autos of all makes and models – new and old, of all colors and styles (classic to modern): original, restored, boosted, lifted, and otherwise modified for both personal tastes, brand aesthetics, and speed. … Read More

Sullivan approves subdivision TIF 

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•September 3, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council approved a Tax Increment Financing agreement with a development company for a new subdivision. Central Properties and Investments, LLC will develop the Willow Brooke estates as part of the agreement. The plan goes along with the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Committee 2020 goal of 100 new homes in a ten year period.  … Read More

Sullivan FFA attends Farm Progress Show

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Photo SubmittedElizabeth Houser sponsored Sullivan High School FFA to attend the Farm Progress Show on Tuesday, August 26th. “Country is a proud supporter of FFA and of growing agriculture in the communities we serve,” said Elizabeth Houser. “The Farm Progress Show is a great learning opportunity for our high school students to see all of the opportunities there are within the agriculture industry.” Country is the number one farm insurer in Illinois and helps farm clients with their protection and planning needs. The 2025 Farm Progress Show took place August 26th – 28th in Decatur, and is the nation’s largest … Read More