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Trivia Night

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•May 22, 2024•

Sullivan-Okaw Valley Football will host a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1 at the Sullivan American Legion. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Dinner tickets for the AYCE Taco Bar are available at the SHS office, Moultrie County Treasurer’s office and Chip’s Marine. Trivia reservations may be made by contacting Stephanie Helmuth (217) 714-9028 or April Christensen-Stephens (217) 827-1726. The cost is $25 per person or $120 for a table of six. Sponsor tables are available for $330 and includes dinners and trivia for six and $120 worth of raffle tickets. During the evening there will also be raffles, 50/50, drawings and auctions.

Memorial Weekend Cruise In

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•May 22, 2024•

The Sullivan Street Machine Association will host the Memorial Weekend Cruise In on Saturday, May 25 at 3 pm on the square in Sullivan. There will be a 50/50 drawing and dash plaques. There is no entry fee. This is a fun event, no prizes will be awarded. For more information call 217-728-7848 or 217-273-8487.

Dancing Through The Eras

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Dancing Through The Eras
The Sullivan Dance Studio held their annual spring dance recital at the Mt. Zion High School this past Mother’s Day weekend. Pictured is Rudy Huber and granddaughter Addi Finn of Sullivan in the Daddy Daughter Dance routine.

Sixth Annual Redskin Achievement Award

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Pictured (l to r) are Joleigh Tipsword, SHS Class of ’68 President, Bill Standerfer and Benjamin Butler.

•May 15, 2024•

The SHS Class of 1968 presented the Sixth Annual Redskin Achievement Award during the Decision Day program at the Sullivan High School on May 9. The 2024 recipients of the Redskin Achievement Award are Joleigh Tipsword, daughter of Cherise Tipsword and Benjamin Butler, son of Kelly House and Brian Butler. Each recipient received a certified check in the amount of $300 to help with any extracurricular activities of the student’s choosing.  Read More

Kids Fishing Tournament

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•May 15, 2024•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville and Friends of Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants must pre-register by calling (217) 774-3951 ext. 2, or email lakeshelbyville@usace.army.mil. Information needed: name of participant, age of participant on event day, name of parent/guardian, and phone number for parent/guardian.  Read More

Windsor 2024 Prom Royalty

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Windsor 2024 Prom Royalty
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School hosted its prom on Saturday, May 3rd at Front Street Event Center in Gays. A coronation was held in which, Aubree Brown was crowned the 2024 Prom Queen and Billy Evetts was crowned the 2024 Prom King.
Front Row (L to R): Crown bearer Lainee Rogers, 2024 Prom Queen Aubree Brown, 2024 Prom King Billy Evetts, and Crown bearer Casen Brownlee. Back Row (L to R): Queen Candidates Kloey McDaniel, Lillian Cole, and Claire Sims, 2023 Prom Queen Kierstin Wheeler, 2023 Homecoming King Brody Hendrickson, King Candidates Silas Hortenstine and Clayton Carey.

Early report of West Nile Virus in East Central Illinois

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IDPH reports the first bird in Illinois to test positive in 2024 for the West Nile virus.

•May 15, 2024•

By Angela Hogan

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has reported the first 2024 West Nile virus (WNV) positive bird specimen in Illinois was collected in Douglas County. The report of this first positive test among the bird population in Illinois follows a relatively mild winter and spring. People who see a sick or dead crow, blue jay, robin, or other perching bird should contact their local health department to determine if the bird specimen is eligible for testing.

What is West Nile Virus?

West Nile virus is transmitted through the bite of a Culex mosquito, commonly called a house mosquito, that has picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird. The mosquito then transmits the virus by biting another host, such as a bird, horse, or human.  Read More

SMS State qualifiers 2024

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Photo furnished SMS State qualifiers Girls State Track Participants: 8th Grade - 100 meter: Avery Renfro, 4x100 meter relay: Karson Robinson, Piper Conlin, Natalie Stinson, Grace Crothers, Avery Renfro, 400 meter: Avery Renfro, 4x400 meter relay: Emma McCain, Emma Drake, Lyla Wright, Avery Renfro, Anissa Herschberger. 7th Grade - 100 meter hurdles: Emma Drake, 4x100 meter relay: Tenley Campbell, Elin Watkins, Wren Wall, Emma Drake, Addie Patterson, 200 meter: Tenley Campbell, Long Jump: Lyla Wright. Boys State Track Participants 8th Grade - 100 meter: Colt Wilson, 4x200 meter relay: Collin Shain, Taevyn Dixon, Nixon Dundee, Colt Wilson, Brynner Johnson, Aceon Fryman, 400 meter: Colt Wilson, Long Jump: Colt Wilson. 7th Grade - 1600 meter: Payton Schum, 4x400 meter relay: Karson Ragsdale, Easton Wickline, Asher Hendry, Bryson Hill, Payton Schum, High Jump: Karson Ragsdale.