Photo by RR Best
Four year old Cylus Booker (left) sits next to his brother Sawyer after receiving a warm homecoming welcome at the Sullivan Fire Department last Thursday. Booker and his family were even treated with a ride around town in the SFD ladder truck. For more images, visit www.sullfire.org
Sullivan’s super-hero, Cylus the Strong, returns home
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
One of Sullivan’s youngest super heroes, Cylus “Strong” Booker and his family returned home last Thursday evening from Princeton, Kentucky, where he had been fighting one of the hardest battles of his life for the past year: leukemia....(read more)
A little financial help on the horizon, but Sullivan schools still to face deficit without more funding
by Katie A. Davis
Sullivan Reporter
The Sullivan School Board on Monday approved an amended budget for FY2013, which ends June 30, that includes shifting more than $830,000 from the working cash fund to cover education expenses....(read more)
Friday night stage set for Relay for Life at Sullivan High School track
By Amy Trussell
Sullivan Reporter
This weekend, nearly 200 individuals from Moultrie County will gather at the Sullivan High School track to come together for one cause: battling cancer.
The event, Relay For Life (RFL), is a nationwide, all night walk in which communities raise funds for....(read more)
Real estate tax bills mailed; first installment due by July 11
The County Collector’s Office would like to inform tax payers that Moultrie County real estate taxes were mailed June 11. The first installment is due July 11 and the second installment Sept. 5. Taxpayers are encouraged to look over his or her bill and make sure all of the information....(read more)
New gardening club looks to pique youth interest in Findlay
by Jake Dilley
NP Contributor
Quality learning and fun in the sun will be made possible for students during the next few months thanks to the Findlay Summer Gardening Club.
The Findlay community garden has been around for a few years now, but....(read more)
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by Florence Hallford
Lovington Reporter
The Village of Lovington has had an increase in calls relating to feral cats. As a result, Pam Anklam, police department trustee and animal warden Susan Gordon have decided to implement a cat trapping program....(read more)
Lovington addresses routine matters, extends loan, approves bids for oil and chipping
by Florence Hallford
Lovington Reporter
In a meeting full of routine business, the Lovington Village Board extended their current loan with Hardware State Bank for another year.
With a balance of $174,495.29, the loan was first taken out May....(read more)
Scrambler results
Winning Monday’s scrambler at Timberlake Golf Course was the team of Shane Russell, Clint Marshall, Trent Coy, and Adam Dillard, shooting a combined 7-under par....(read more)
Women’s auxiliary to host spaghetti dinner June 21
The Lovington American Legion Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary will host a spaghetti dinner fund-raiser 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 21 at the Legion....(read more)
USS Columbus reunion; veterans invited to attend
For those Navy and Marine Corps shipmates who served on the USS Columbus CA-74/CG-12 from 1944 through 1976 and the USS Columbus (SSN: 762) past and present, there will be a reunion from October 2-6 at the Hilton in Branson, Mo....(read more)
Fireworks ordinance reminder
Sullivan Fire Chief Mike Piper reminds individuals that any group or person that wishes to conduct a “consumer fireworks display” within the Sullivan Fire Protection District must request a permit and receive training at the Sullivan Fire Protection District at 115 W. Harrison St. in Sullivan. Those having questions you may call 728-8714....(read more)
Rt. 32 bridge freshly oiled, graveled; drivers use caution
The former Fox Harbor Bridge just south of Sullivan Marina has recently been oiled and chipped. The loose gravel has spurred a temporary speed limit reduction to 35 mph. Drivers are asked to observe and respect the speed limit and to use caution when crossing the bridge.
Lancers fall to SJO in summer league opener
Kirk Whitaker
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
With football, volleyball, cross country, and golf just a few months away, varsity girls’ basketball might not come to mind as a summer sport. However, for Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s girls—as well as other schools in....(read more)
- Joyce M. Hower, 78, of Sullivan died Thursday June 6, 2013
- Gregory Alan Coon, 61, of Everton, Mo. died May 28, 2013
- William Ragle, 74, of Lerna died Friday June 7, 2013
- Robert E. “Bob” St. John, 77, of Mattoon died Saturday June 8, 2013....(read more)