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Arthur Public Library hosts free nutrition session

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•March 19, 2025•

On April 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Arthur Public Library, Becca Dickens from Regenerative Life Farms will speaks about the benefits of local food infrastructure. Becca is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who cultivates communities and heals through sustainable food, holistic healing and wellness practices. 

You do not need to be a patron of the Arthur Public Library to attend this free event but registration is required. Call (217) 543-2037 or visit the library to reserve your seat.

Homemade Easter eggs to order

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•March 19, 2025•

The United Women in Faith are now taking orders for their homemade chocolate Easter eggs. Decorated peanut butter and vanilla eggs will be available for purchase for family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.

Order online at https://www.sullivanfirstumc.com/ or pick up an order form in the entryway of the First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall (located across from the Sullivan Fire Department). All orders are due by March 30th.

For over 20 years, all profits have been used to support our many missions, including Mary’s Weekend Bags, AMBUCS, DOVE, and Teen Impact.

If you have any questions, contact Ann Wheeler at (217) 273-0789.

Recent Obituaries: Lynnette Hermann

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Lynnette Hermann

Lynnette Hermann, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by family.
Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2025 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan, IL. followed by a Celebration of Life from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW (1132 Illinois Rt. 32 South). Casual attire is requested. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL.  
Lynnette was born on October 31, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Roy McLaughlin and Helen ‘Jerry’ Lewis. Lynnette married Ronald H. Hermann on October 2, 1965 in Decatur, Illinois. She was an LPN, a wholesale manager for Emel’s Bait Shop in rural Sullivan and was also a licensed realtor/broker and owner of Hermann Construction Company. She was a member of the National Association of Realtors, the Illinois Realtors Association, the Central Illinois Board of Realtors and the Decatur Landlord Association.  
Lynn loved to travel and socialize, she loved drives in her Corvette around the lake, watching home improvement and cooking shows, she enjoyed supporting her grandchildren during their extracurricular activities, and enjoyed taking drives around her property in her golf cart.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald; sons Douglas Hermann (Missy Mines) of Decatur, IL and Michael Hermann (Kimberly) of Warrensburg, IL ; daughter in law Mindy Hermann of Lusby, Maryland; grandchildren Christoper Hermann, Alexus Mines, Caleb Hermann, Orion Brown, Delaney Hermann, Haley Hermann, and several nieces and nephews, as well as her favorite companion Morgan.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son Robert Hermann, grandson Austin Hermann, sister Victoria Devereaux and brothers Jack Lewis and Jeff Lewis.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Moultrie County PAWS, 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, Illinois 61951 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.

Remembering Who We Are……………49

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The Ancient Triangle

•March 12, 2025•

by Janet Roney

One thing nags me about Isaac Hill’s expedition into central Illinois for Thomas Jefferson. Why didn’t their story make it into the history books?

I think I know. Isaac Hill did not have a German grandmother.

I had a German grandmother. She died when I was six. I know two things about her. She thought her grandchildren were wonderful, and her favorite saying was “A place for everything and everything in its place.” (That remains my elusive goal.)

If Isaac Hill had a German grandmother, she would have told the whole world about her amazing grandson. That’s what grandmothers do. Lacking a grandmother, Isaac Hill should have tooted his own horn and/or filed his map and report of his expedition properly for posterity.

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Sullivan Senior Center Peace Meal senior nutrition program

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•March 12, 2025•

March 2025 Monday - Friday meal menu

Peace Meal helps boost the nutritional health of older adults by providing healthy pre-cooked meals, conducting nutrition assessments and education, and sharing food safety instruction.

March 12th: country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/white gravy, green beans, broccoli salad

March 13th: stuffed chicken breast, Delmonico potatoes, Venetian blend fruit, bread/roll

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LPC Girls Basketball All-Conference announced

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•March 12, 2025•

The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced the Girls Basketball All-Conference teams with several area girls receiving honors. Earning first team honors were senior Addison Minor (unanimous selection) and senior Emily Miller from Sullivan and sophomore Sophie Monts of ALAH. Senior Shae Ellis of Sullivan earned 2nd Team selection and sophomore Morgan Casteel of ALAH senior Julia Schrock of Okaw Valley earned honorable mention.

A Look Back…3-12-2025

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2015

A Sullivan man was brought up on preliminary first-degree murder charges Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 43-year-old woman on March 4.

Not only can a good storyline reside within the pages of a book but so can the opportunity for a good conversation. Sullivan Middle School student Sarah DeLong wanted to get the conversation started when she was inspired by the Mattoon reading group, Read Across Mattoon. She had come across a book that the group had been reading while at Common Grounds. DeLong had asked language arts teacher Rikki Ray about possibly starting something similar in Sullivan. “How could I turn her down?” replied Ray. After writing a grant to the Sullivan Community Education Foundation, One Book One Sullivan was formed in 2007.

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Sullivan Fire Department: free smoke detectors for homeowners

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•March 12, 2025•

by D.M. Williamee

The City of Sullivan Fire Department will provide free smoke detectors and install them for local homeowners in their fire district. They will also provide free smoke detectors to renters if the landlord contacts the fire department on behalf of the tenant. Landlords are required to have both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in rental units. Sullivan Fire Chief Chris Wright stated, “natural gas detectors are also a great idea if you have natural gas appliances in the home, as people can become “nose blind” to the smell over time.”

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City approves union contract, TIF agreements

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•March 12, 2025•

by Sharon Barricklow

The Sullivan City Council approved a new labor contract, some tax increment financing agreements, and a plan to hold monthly entertainment on the city square during a busy meeting Monday night.

The council approved an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)  for a new contract for city Water Department workers. The agreement still needs to be ratified by union members.

“We think it’s a good agreement,” said council member Chuck Woodworth.

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