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Two more wins for Lady Redskins; Head into LPC as tournament favorite

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•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.

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Sullivan boys basketball pick up two conference wins

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•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.

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Obituaries 1-22-2025: Delbert Trimble

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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.

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Obituaries 1-22-2025: Paul “Short” Craig

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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.

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Arrests made in Findlay burglaries

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•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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Remembering Who We Are..…43

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•January 22, 2025•

Smoke Hills 

By Janet Roney

I’ve been following an 1811 map made by Isaac Hill of the lower Kaskaskia River and west central Illinois for his brother, Henry, who was, I believe, a Ranger at Ft. Massac in southern Illinois. It shows Indian trails that connected to trails that led into Moultrie County. The many notes written in the margins and his report for Henry hold much information that local historians are still deciphering and debating. (I’m sure adding my two cents worth will be very helpful.) 

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A Look Back…1-22-2025

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2015

The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is proudly announced the winners of the 2014 annual awards which will be presented at the SCED Annual Dinner. Larry Stenger was recognized as the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Ron White was honored with a lifetime achievement award. The Briarwood was honored as the Small Business of the Year. Petersen Healthcare was presented the 2014 Business of the Year Award. 

Sullivan Lady Redskins jumped forward in the Central Illinois Conference at 4-0 after taking on the St. Teresa Lady Bulldogs and winning 80-32. With a combination of Brittin Boyer, Emily Neuhauser, and Elissa Stewart, it became clear the SHS LadyRedskins are a tough team to beat.

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Habitat for Humanity plans 35th house

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•January 22, 2025•

by Sharon Barricklow

Habitat for Humanity Moultrie County is now accepting applications for their 2025 house build. 

“It’s time to get the applications in now if you want to be considered,” said Tara Reed, manager of the Habitat ReStore in Sullivan.

Applications are available at the Restore. Eligible homebuyers must be in need of safe, affordable housing, have a low to moderate income but be able to make affordable mortgage payments, and be willing to partner with Habitat providing “sweat equity” in the building of their new home. 

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