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Lady Redskins continue regular season dominance

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

by E. Scott England

Coming off the high of winning the LPC conference championship, the Lady Redskins wasted no time resuming their regular season dominance. And the play started with a rematch against the Cumberland Pirates.

Cumberland gave Sullivan a run for their money in the conference championship. But Sullivan struggled rebounding and making anything beyond the perimeter. As a team, they agreed they couldn’t let that happen again. So they didn’t. They held the Pirates to just two points in the first quarter and just a single point in the fourth. Addison Stollard led the team in scoring with 13 points. Both Shae Ellis and Aeralyn Thrasher had 10 points. Devon Richardson scored nine while Emily Miller and Nevaeh Dovell had seven and six points, respectively. Miller also led the team in rebounds with 11. Coach Sheri McCain said, “The ladies shot the ball extremely well this time around hitting 10 three pointers on the night.” The Lady Redskins defeated Cumberland by a score of 60-26.

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S, no OV in the future; Sullivan nixes 20+ year co-op

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

by E. Scott England

Over twenty years ago, Sullivan and, then, just Bethany, formed a co-op to give access to sports for students who would not normally be granted such an opportunity. For Bethany, this meant that those desiring to play football would indeed have the opportunity. For the longest time, the co-op was just called Sullivan/Bethany, but colloquially was known just as the Sullivan Redskins. Eventually, in 2001 Bethany and Findlay merged to become Okaw Valley. Over time, the co-op decided to adopt the acronym SOV for the Sullivan/Okaw Valley teams.

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Obituaries 2-5-2025: Tary Guynn

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

Tary Guynn

Tary John Guynn, 62, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home.

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Obituaries 2-5-2025: Darrell England

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

Darrell England

Darrell Hubert England, 74, of Sullivan, passed away 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Sullivan Healthcare

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Obituaries 2-5-2025: Floyd Buckalew

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

Floyd Buckalew

Floyd E. Buckalew, of Sullivan, passed away on January 30, 2025, in the Arthur Home, at the age of 98. He rejoined many of his family, friends and fellow servicemen of the United States Army 40th Infantry Division and the 11th Airborne Division. One more member of the “greatest Generation” has heard the call.

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A Look Back…2-5-2025

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

2015

The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development awarded Small Business of the Year to the Briarwood at the annual dinner. Business of the Year was awarded to Petersen Health Care. Citizen of the Year was awarded to Larry Stenger and the Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Ron White.

One Knights’ fan traveled 1200 miles to see the Little Okaw Valley Conference championship game against the Hutsonville-Palestine Tigers in Arcola. ALAH made sure that fan, Danny Powell, left with a smile, defeating the Tigers 69-51.

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Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance banquet

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

The Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will hold a fundraising banquet at the Sullivan VFW located at 1132 IL 32, Sullivan, IL 61951 on February 22, 2025, to raise funds for continuing fish habitat improvements in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Lake Shelbyville. The Alliance has garnered national recognition for its innovative improvements to the lake. All proceeds from the banquet will go towards Lake Shelbyville fish habitat improvements. 

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Council approves recycling event

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

by Sharon Barrickow

Sullivan residents will have a chance to dispose of unneeded electronics during a recycling event held April 5 at Wyman Park.

The city council approved the event last Monday night with Mayor Mike Mossman saying it was always a popular service for area residents.

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Sullivan Blue Dolphins finish out year, start the new year with a big splash

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025
The 10 and under swimmers posing outside the pool after competing in the Dunscomb meet.

•February 5, 2025•

Saturday, December 14th the Dolphins hosted the Bloomington Normal and Funky Fish Swim Team for the Christmas Jingle Invitational.

The following swimmers are the high point winners from the Christmas Jingle Invitational.  8u girls: Emme Kirkley 1st Stella Perrott & Natalie Rahn 3rd 8u boys: Owen Pogue 3rd 9-10 girls: Kinsley Eads 1st & Millie Hendry 3rd 9-10 boys: Jack VanUytven 1st & Bryce Badman 3rd 11-12: girls Avery Hess 1st & Micheala Blinkensderder 2nd 11-12: boys Jace VanUytven 1st & Mack Pogue 3rd 13-14: girls Addy Hendry 1st 13-14: boys Charles Guyot 1st Open age girls: Emily Crosier 1st, Emerson Risley 2nd, Cadence Schmohe 3rd Open age boys: Nathan Rafferty 1st, Grant Martin 2nd, Henry Woolery 3rd 

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Calendar of events

News Progress Posted on February 5, 2025 by webmasterFebruary 5, 2025

•February 5, 2025•

Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. February calendar of events

February 5: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 6: 10:00 exercise class, 12:00 birthday party, 12:30 bingo with Abcor Health, Inc.

February 7: 1:00 pool tourney

February 10: 1:30 t-shirt quilt class with Barb (call to sign up-217-728-8521)

February 11: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 12: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 13: 10:00 exercise class

February 14: Valentine’s Day dance-12:00 refreshments, 12:30 Entertainment by One Duo - Door prizes (must be present), 1:00 pool tourney

February 17: Happy President’s Day. Closed.

February 18: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 19: 1:00 hand and foot cards, 9:00 - 12:00 SHIP services with Tawnya at the Lovington Library

February 20: 10:00 exercise class, 10:00-2:00 DMV at the library

February 21: 1:00 pool tourney

February 24: 1:00 WitFit presented by Cheri Burcham of U of I Extension Office

February 25: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting

February 26: 1:00 hand and foot cards

February 27: 10:00 exercise class

February 28: 1:00 pool tourney

Peace Meal Menu

February 6: Taco Salad with Meat, Lettuce, Spinach,   Beans And Tomatoes, Fruit, Whole Grain Chips, Salsa, Kitchen’s Choice Dessert

February 7: Southern Breaded Fish, Baked Beans, Corn, Sour Cream, Cucumbers, Bun

February 10: Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwich, German Potato Salad, Scandinavian Veggies, Cinnamon Applesauce, Bun

February 11: Chili Mac, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Watergate Salad

February 12: Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes with White Gravy, Green Beans, Broccoli Salad, Bread or Roll

February 13: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Delmonico Potatoes, Venetian Blend, Fruit, Bread or Roll

February 14: Tuna Salad, Potato Soup, Tangy Coleslaw, Tropical Fruit Salad, Bun

February 17: Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Mixed Fruit, Cornbread, Kitchen’s Choice Dessert

February 18: Pizza Mac Casserole, Corn, Spiced Apples, Kidney Bean, Salad

February 19: Meatloaf, Ranch Mashed  Potatoes, Peas and Pearl Onions, Fruit, Bread or Roll

February 20: Mushroom Crusted Chicken Breast, Baby Bakers, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit Pudding, Salad, Bread or Roll

February 21: Vegetable Lasagna, California Blend, Fruit Crisp, Romaine Salad

February 24: Stuffed Green  Peppers, Buttered Hominy, Carrots, Raisins or Craisins

February 25: Fried Chicken , Hash Brown Casserole, Green Beans, Cherry Fluff, Bread or Roll

February 26: Pulled Pork with Mac  And Cheese, Beets, Breaded Tomatoes, Hot Fruit Compote

February 27: Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Brown Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Coleslaw, Bread or Roll

February 28: Veggie Burger, Malibu Vegetables, Black-Eyed Pea Salad, Fruit or Salad, Bun

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Senior Expo a success



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On Friday, September 4th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) was abuzz with activity and a good time was had by all during MISS’ yearly Senior Expo. Local businesses attended to provide helpful information to local seniors, and the staff of MISS was on hand to answer questions, sign people up for services (including Medicare Part ‘D’ enrollments which are fast approaching), as well as provide a free lunch. Many local businesses and individuals donated a wide variety of goods to be sold at the Expo, with all funds raised going directly back into the services MISS provides to local seniors and a much-needed roof repair.


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