Marvin Voyles
Marvin G. Voyles, 76, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Gays, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 in Hope Health Care, Lehigh Acres, Florida.
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Obituaries 2-12-2025:
Judith Pierce
Judith Ann (Donnell) Pierce, 82, of Windsor, passed away 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home.
Read MoreObituaries 2-12-2025: Mary Grooms
Mary Grooms
Mary Grooms, 102, of Sullivan, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
Read MoreObituaries 2-12-2025: Lowell Elder
Lowell Elder
Lowell Elvin Elder, 83, passed away February 5, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 24, 1942, in Sullivan, Illinois to Everett and Thelma (Stirrett) Elder.
Read MoreObituaries 2-12-2025: Glenda Bolin
Glenda Bolin
Glenda Jean Bolin, aged 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, in Bloomington, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 18, 1948, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Glenda’s life was characterized by her selfless devotion to her loved ones, her creative spirit, and her loving nature.
Read MoreA Look Back…2-12-2025
2015
In January, Okaw Valley’s administration released details on their participation in a new initiative aimed at reviving manufacturing in east central Illinois that, at the same time, promised to revitalize how individuals become proficient in trades before entering the workforce. The initiative, being called the Student Learner Program, places students with novice level experience in specific trades, gained through their time at Okaw Valley, into paid internships at local businesses that encompass the trade in which they are interested.
Read MoreSingers entertain
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The Sullivan Singers Jr and Sullivan Singers competed February 8th at the Troy Buchanan Show Choir Invitational in Troy, MO. Both groups won 1st runner up in their respective divisions. They will next compete at the Manteno Main Event on February 14-15 in Manteno, IL.
Illinois Amish Heritage Center announces events
Sheep to Clothing to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms and quilting.
Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many activities. Children can learn basic sewing skills. Additionally, there will be games and activities, pony cart rides, and a petting zoo.
A delicious farmers breakfast of pancakes, old-fashioned liverwurst, and grilled sausage will be offered for a fee starting at 7:00 a.m. The event is from 9:00 - 3:00.
Visitors can buy lunch, which will include lamb kabobs (a big hit in 2024!) along with other food options. A bake sale featuring homemade bread, cakes, and pies along with homemade ice cream will also be available.
Read MoreHeart of Illinois Community Foundation offers professional development microgrants for nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt counties now have an opportunity to enhance their professional development and training, thanks to a new microgrant program from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF). Starting today, eligible nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $1,500 to cover training costs, with applications due by Monday, February 17. Selected organizations will receive funding in March.
Read MoreSocks for Soldiers Drive
•February 12, 2025•
Veterans and current members of the military will get some new socks soon as members of the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club are currently holding a Socks for Soldiers Drive to support them.
The club’s final push of the drive will take place at the February 14 home basketball game at Sullivan High School where they will collect socks and accept monetary donations in addition to holding a raffle for a 5 pound Hershey’s candy bar. Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 for $5.
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