Michael Powell
Michael Ray Powell, 77, of Lovington, Illinois died Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Springfield Memorial Hospital with his wife and two sons by his bedside.
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A look back…1-15-2025
2005
Sullivan schools won the “Red Apple” award - celebrating the area’s best and most cost-efficient school districts - for the third time in a row.
The Sullivan Lady Redskins defeated Clinton 38-35 with help from a 11-7 run in the fourth quarter. Kasey Hamilton was the only Lady Redskin to score in double digits with 14.
Read MoreState Treasurer Frerichs returned $299 million in missing money in 2024
•January 15, 2025•
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office returned nearly $299 million in missing money during 2024, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced recently.
Illinois’ missing money program — also known as I-CASH — processed 331,032 claims last year. Preliminary numbers show that $260.6 million in cash and $38 million in securities were returned last year. The average amount of a claim was $902.
Read MoreImprove your health – Starting today!
Prioritize your well-being with resolutions for a healthier and more fulfilling new year
•January 15, 2025•
by Angela Hogan
A new year is an excellent time to start improving your health. Small changes can yield significant long-term benefits. Here are eight resolutions worth considering:
1. Eat more whole foods
Fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and lean proteins are “nutrient-dense.” This means they are high in nutrients for the recommended serving size. Consuming whole foods can help keep you full and sustain energy. Start today:
Read MoreCity Council holds Monday night meeting
•January 15, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
The Sullivan City Council started the new year with a new meeting date after moving their regular meetings to the second and fourth Mondays of the month.
The council worked quickly through an agenda largely with modifications to the Tax Increment Financing District resolutions, and held a closed to the public session to discuss employee negotiations.
Read MoreMo. Co. Senior Center January happenings
•January 15, 2025•
Thursday, January 16th: 10am exercise class
Friday, January 17th: 1pm Pool tourney
Monday, January 20th: Closed for MLK day
Tuesday, January 21st: 10am exercise class
Wednesday, January 22nd: 1pm hand and foot cards, 1pm cornhole tourney
Thursday, January 23rd: 10am exercise class
Friday, January 24th: 1pm pool tourney
Monday, January 27th: 1pm WitFit presented by Cheri Burcham of U of I Extension Office
Tuesday, January 28th: 10am exercise class
Wednesday, January 29th: 1pm hand and foot cards, 1pm cornhole tourney
Thursday, January 30th: 10am exercise class
Friday, January 31st: 1pm pool tourney
Peace Meal senior nutrition
Thursday, January 16th: Stuffed chicken breast, Delmonico potatoes, venetian blend, fruit and bread or roll.
Friday, January 17th: Tuna salad, potato soup, tangy coleslaw, tropical fruit salad and a bun.
Monday, January 20th: Ham and Beans, copper carrots, mixed fruit, cornbread and Kitchen’s choice dessert.
Tuesday, January 21st: Pizza mac casserole, corn, spiced apples and kidney bean salad.
Wednesday, January 22nd: Meatloaf, ranch mashed potatoes, peas and pearl onions, fruit and bread or roll.
Thursday, January 23rd: Mushroom crusted chicken breast, baby bakers, stewed tomatoes, fruit pudding salad and bread or roll.
Friday, January 24th: Vegetable lasagna, California blend, fruit crisp and romaine salad.
Monday, January 27th: Stuffed green peppers, buttered hominy, carrots and raisins or craisins.
Tuesday, January 28th: Fried chicken, hash brown casserole, green beans, cherry fluff and bread or roll.
Wednesday, January 29th: Pulled pork with mac and cheese, beets, breaded tomatoes and hot fruit compote.
Thursday, January 30th: Roast beef, mashed potatoes with brown gravy, green bean casserole, coleslaw and bread or roll.
Friday, January 31st: Veggie burger, vegetables, black-eyed pea salad, fruit or salad and a bun.
Skim milk and desserts with no sugar added are available in many locations, ask the sit supervisor for information. The nutrition program suggests a donation of $4 for each congregate and home-delivered meal. No older person shall be denied a meal because of their inability to contribute towards the cost of the meal. Illinois link cards are accepted. Call David Kirsh at (217)728-8521 to make a reservation.[/s2If]
Free laundry day
•January 15, 2025•
Another free laundry will be provided by the collaboration of The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC, ACE Hardware and DOVE inc. The groups once again has pulled together to offer a free laundry day on January 30th, at the Sullivan Wash and Fold, previously known as the Rainbow Wash House, at 809 W Jackson St. in Sullivan. The free event will run from 9-12pm.
For further questions or donations to a future laundry day, contact Skylar Miller at Skylark@hourhouserecovery.org. Naloxone and Naloxone trainings will be readily available to community members during this event.
Meeting notice
•January 15, 2025•
The Lovington Community Ambulance annual meeting will be held Thursday, January 16, 7:30 p.m., at the Lovington Ambulance building.
Strengthened rules on childhood lead testing, requirements for long-term care facilities among changes in the New Year
•January 8, 2025•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced that a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system went into effect on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025.
“The Illinois Department of Public Health is excited to see new laws and rules go into effect this New Year to improve the health of Illinois’s public,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “We appreciate the leadership of Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois General Assembly and the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) in advancing solutions that protect our residents and make our Illinois communities healthier.”
Read MoreChampaign Park District Frozen 5K
•January 8, 2025•
Champaign Park District’s annual winter race, Frozen 5K, has made its mark as a fun and creative way to stay active during the cold Illinois winter. As Champaign Park District continues to innovate programming to ensure it best meets residents’ needs, the organization has decided to mark the final chapter of the event in 2025 to make way for new fitness events.
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