•June 19, 2024•
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is a program for you. Read More
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June 24 - Sloppy Joes, Baked Beans, Fire Roasted Corn, Fruit, Whole Grain Bun
June 25 - Biscuits and Gravy, Paco Vegetable Blend, Warm Fruit, Fruit Juice, Whole Grain Biscuit
June 26 - Beef and Noodles, Seasoned Greens, Carrots, Banana Pudding
June 27 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Lettuce, Beans, Tomatoes & Salsa, Fruit, Whole Grain Chips, Dessert
June 28 - Chef’s Choice - Regional Favorites Will Be Served
2014
The Lovington Public Library district has announced the retirement of library director Suzy Saunders effective June 30, following 20 years of service.
It could have been contentious, but in an anti-climactic, routine village board meeting last week Lovington trustees voted five to one against allowing the sale of package alcohol on Sundays within the village.
Sullivan High School alumna Maggie Plank signed her letter of intention to compete in volleyball at Omaha, Nebraska’s Grace University. Read More
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Garet Martz and Parker Spellman represented Okaw Valley High School at the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament on Lake Carlyle.
•June 19, 2024•
by Sharon Barricklow
Patience and consistency help fishermen land the big fish and the same qualities worked for the Lake Shelbyville area as the Illinois High School Association selected the lake as the next home of the IHSA State Bass Fishing Tournament. The tournament, begun in 2009 has spent 15 years at Lake Carlyle. The new agreement promises the tournament to Lake Shelbyville for five years.
“We are excited to start a new chapter as the IHSA Bass Fishing State Finals transition to Lake Shelbyville in 2005,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson.
Shelbyville High School Principal Kyle Ladd first brought up the possibility of hosting the tournament in 2022. After meeting with the City Council, the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, and the Chamber of Commerce, and the Okaw Valley School District, Ladd said the group decided to bid on the tournament. Read More
•June 19, 2024•
July 1st through the 4th at Wyman Park, Sullivan will be hosting their annual 4th of July Celebration. There is a new carnival in town, this year the carnival will be hosted by The Carnival Company from Gratis, Ohio. The carnival will be open from 5 to 11pm Monday through Wednesday and 12-5 & 6-11 on Thursday, save money with the armband presale at the Legion for $22 before July 1st. On the 4th there will be a parade at noon followed by watermelon eating contest and sack races and turtle races starting at 2pm. Last but not least, the night is finished with the the fireworks display at dusk. This years 4th of July Celebration is sponsored by the Sullivan Area Merchants and Sullivan American Legion Post #68.
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Pictured (from L to R): Parents Josh and Jill Bushue, Kate Bushue, Alex Tungate, FFA Advisor
•June 19, 2024•
The 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention was held from June 11-13 in Springfield. Members of the Sullivan FFA chapter were joined by more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. The three day event, with the theme for 2024 of “United As One,” recognized achievements of Illinois FFA members, elected the major state officer team, and celebrated agriculture. Read More
•June 19, 2024•
Isaac Dickens of Sullivan has graduated from Rhodes College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology.
The 175th Commencement Exercises of Rhodes College took place on campus May 11. The college conferred 406 degrees, including the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science in Accounting, and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Equity.
•June 19, 2024•
Three SHS softball teammates were recently selected to the LPC All-Conference Softball team. The players were Aeralyn Thrasher (2nd Team), Tabitha Webb (2nd Team) and Harmony Ray (Honorable Mention).
On the boys side, named to the Baseball All Conference team were Jake Stewart (1st Team), Adan Mills (2nd Team), Cameron Crowe (2nd Team), Schafer Ogle (Honorable Mention) and Tristan Wright (Honorable Mention).
•June 19, 2024•
Sunday July 28th, downtown Dalton City will be hosting the annual all wheel extravaganza from 12 to 5pm. Registration starts at 10am with a $15 registrations fee. There will be goodie bags handed out to the first 150 to enter. There will be food trucks, music, a silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 and other venders. For more information call Harley’s Hideout (217) 874-2309, Shamrock Pub (217) 874-9701 or Bob Weltig (217) 413-9292. All email inquires please contact daltoncitycarshow@gmail.com.
•June 19, 2024•
There will be a breast cancer benefit for Krissy Davis on Friday July 26th from 6 to 10pm. There will be a raffle, silent auction, music, food, t-shirts and a bags tournament. Teams must register in advance by calling Sheri at (217)-254-3327. The bags tournaments is teams of two and is double elimination, the games will start at 4 pm.