National Vice Commander Roger Mathison, from Wisconsin, was the distinguished guest speaker at the Sullivan American Legion last Wednesday during the Department of Illinois Legion membership caravan.
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Warm up with a good breakfast
•January 22, 2025•
Breakfast has long been touted as the most important meal of the day. After individuals spend several hours sleeping, breakfast refuels their bodies and prepares them to tackle the day ahead.
People on the go may not have a lot of time to enjoy breakfast, which means they may grab something quick and not always so healthy. But a filling, hot breakfast provides enough sustenance and nutrients to last until lunch. Such is the case with “Green Chile Breakfast Burritos” from “Taste of Home Healthy Cooking Cookbook” (RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC) by the Taste of Home Kitchens.
Green Chile Breakfast Burritos
Makes 6 servings
6 eggs
Read MoreManaging the winter blues
•January 22, 2025•
Cheri Burcham
Extension Educator
University of Illinois Extension
Winter is upon us and those longer hours of darkness coupled with the colder temperatures can make many people experience those “winter blues.” I am much more aware of the signs of mental health challenges having become a certified trainer for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). I would highly recommend anyone to complete MHFA as the purpose is to help you recognize when someone is having difficulties and be able to respond in a helpful way. And it is very likely that you will need to be there for someone in that circumstance since according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness, one in five American adults is diagnosed with a mental illness each year and half of those disorders begin by age 14 and three quarters by age 24.
There are many ways to try and prevent those winter blues from sneaking up on us and to maintain positive mental health. Here are just a few tips to get started:
Read MoreTwo more wins for Lady Redskins; Head into LPC as tournament favorite
•January 22, 2025•
by E. Scott England
Two games last week for the Lady Redskins equaled two more wins for the ladies. They started with a game against Cerro Gordo in which they easily won 53-16. Addison Minor led the team in scoring with 16 points. Also in double digits for scoring was Emily Miller (11) and Shae Ellis (10). Ellis also led the team in rebounds with seven. Devon Richardson contributed eight points and a team high seven steals. The girls scored all their points without a single three.
Read MoreSullivan boys basketball pick up two conference wins
•January 22, 2025•
by E. Scott England
The Sullivan Redskins have an overall winning record. And in the conference, they are undefeated. This is thanks to two big wins over conference opponents last week.
First up was Cerro Gordo/Bement. Defensively, their main focus was Will Fuson. Aside from his quickness, he is dangerous behind the arc. He proved so by draining five threes in the evening. Unfortunately, no other CGB player got out of single digits in scoring. For Sullivan, Drayden Watkins led the team with 13 points. He was followed closely by Cam Watkins who had 12. James Feldkamp had eight points, including two first quarter threes while Tegan McRill had seven points. DeMarkus Moore had six points while Cooper Christensen contributed with five of his own. The boys won 53-31.
Read MoreObituaries 1-22-2025: Delbert Trimble
Delbert Trimble
Delbert E. Trimble, 88, of Shelbyville, IL, passed away at 3:35 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan, IL with family by his side.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville, IL. In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children.
Read MoreObituaries 1-22-2025: June Taylor
June Taylor
June M. Taylor, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:08 p.m. Sunday January 19, 2025 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan.
Read MoreObituaries 1-22-2025: Kevin Ray
Kevin Ray
Kevin D. Ray was born on February 17, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana to Eugene V. and Carolyn (Smith) Ray.
Kevin married Linda M Reynolds on August 17, 1969, in Shelbyville, Illinois.
Read MoreObituaries 1-22-2025: Paul “Short” Craig
Paul “Short” Craig, 100, of Sullivan, passed away 7:55 p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Heritage Woods of Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Thursday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Church of God.
Read MoreArrests made in Findlay burglaries
•January 22, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
A Lovington man was arrested two weeks ago and charged with a series of burglaries in Findlay.
Eldon Cowgill was arrested on January 11, following a string of break-ins and attempted break-ins at Findlay businesses.
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