Joyce Shellabarger
Joyce Ellen Shellabarger, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.
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Obituaries 12-18-2024: Jacqueline Guin
Jacqueline Guin
Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home.
Read MoreObituaries 12-18-2024: Linda Bennett
Linda Bennett
Linda S. Bennett, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.
Read MoreA Look Back…12-18-2024
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Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture.
Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign.
Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home.
Read MoreChristmas wishes
Auxiliary Christmas wishes
The Lovington American Legion played host to Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch Sunday to visit with children. Over 40 kids visited, gave their Christmas wishes, receive a snack and choose a toy.
Keep the wreath red by practicing fire safety during the holiday season
•December 18, 2024•
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Bethany Fire Protection District
Bethany Fire Protection District is raising awareness about fire decoration safety during the holiday season by participating in “Keep the Wreath Red” program. The wreath is hanging above the entrance to the fire station to remind residents to keep fire safety a priority during the holidays, especially when decorating. The red bulbs are changed out for white if the department responds to a fire caused by holiday decorations. The Keep the Wreath Red campaign began in 1954 in Naperville and adopted by the Illinois Fire Chief Association in 1980. Bethany Fire Protection District has participated in this program for many years.
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LLC celebrates associate degree nursing graduates
•December 18, 2024•
Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony.
The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework.
Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan.
Christmas candle special
•December 18, 2024•
Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas candle lighting with special music featuring “Collage of Faith” on Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. All are welcome to join this celebration. Light snacks will follow in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets in Hammond and is handicap accessible.
Early deadline
•December 18, 2024•
Due to Christmas and New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday papers has been moved up. Deadline for the December 25 issue will be the previous Thursday, 12/19, at noon. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon.
This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries.