•April 17, 2024•
Bethany Village Wide Rummage Sales will be May 2 - 4. Sign up sheets are available at Village Hall, Marrowbone Library and Casey’s. Deadline to be included in News Progress advertisement will be April 22.
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Drive-thru dinner
•April 17, 2024•
The Bethany Fire and Ambulance Department will host a drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bethany Firehouse. Smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread and chips will be available for $10. No advance ticket is needed and delivery is free for village residents. For delivery call 217-665-3726.
Taco Salad Fundraiser
•April 17, 2024•
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will have their annual Taco Salad Fundraiser on Monday, May 6 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Order forms are available upon request or to place an order call (217) 728-4300 by April 26. The loaded taco salad is $8 each and are available for carry-out, 20 Courtyard Blvd, Sullivan, or delivery in Sullivan.
Hydrant flush
•April 17, 2024•
The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 15th. This work will last for approximately one month.
If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away
For questions, please call the City Building at 728-4383.
Recent Obituaries: Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn
Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in her residence.
Celebration of Life Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Visitation will be 3- 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sullivan FFA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Margie was born January 6, 1949 in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Robert Owen and Maxine Yaw Davis. She had been a Physical Education teacher and girls basketball coach at Sullivan. She later worked at Horn Insurance in Sullivan and Metro Communications in Sullivan. She was a member of the Sullivan First Christian Church, Moultrie County Republican Women, had been a Precinct Committeewoman and a member of Eastern Star. She married Chester A. Horn on August 12, 1972.
Surviving are her husband Chester A. of Sullivan; son Zak Horn of Sullivan; brothers Jeri (Ruth Ellen) Davis of Sullivan, Mike Davis of California; sister Cheri Redfern of Lovington; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jane Ann and Steve Buxton of Texas and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Theron Redfern and nephews David Redfern and T.G. Redfern.
Adult Prom 2024 a royal success
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Adult Prom a royal success
Jake and Jerica Thrasher were named the King and Queen of the 2024 Sullivan Adult Prom held this past Saturday at the Sullivan American Legion. The Down Syndrome Awareness fundraiser, hosted by Ten-Seventy Entertainment and Josh Dinger with Northwestern Mutual, raised funds for the Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network. The event this year raised $2,100. The DSDN supports families with children diagnosed with Down Syndrome from birth thru all phases of life, including hospital stays, IEPS and more.
Lady Redskins awarded
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Lady Redskins awarded
The Lady Redskins held their basketball banquet last week and the following individuals received awards: (left to right) Addison Stollard - Lady Redskin Award, Emily Miller - Defensive Award, Addison Minor - Rebounding Award, Brooklyn Booker - Most Improved Player, Shae Ellis - Offensive Award, Devon Richardson - Free Throw Award, Kiley Dyer - Assist Award & Hustle and Heart Award and Marissa Fleshner - Redskin Spirit Award.
Sullivan baseball goes 1-2 on the week
•April 10, 2024•
by E. Scott England
Weather is still wreaking havoc on spring sports, but the Sullivan baseball team was able to sneak in three games last week. After dropping the first two games during the week, Sullivan finally found their groove against St. Teresa on Saturday.
The first game was a conference matchup on the road against Cumberland. Sullivan had nine hits in the game, three more than Cumberland. Both Jake Stewart and Adan Mills went 2 for 3 on the day with Mills scoring one run. Marshall Robison was 1 for 3 with a homerun and two RBIs. Cameron Crowe is credited with the other RBI. Read More
Three commit to continue football careers at next level
(siting L-R): Kyle Corkill and Aiden Ballinger. (standing L-R): Coaches Jed Wheeler, John Bertetto, and Levi Nadler.
•April 10, 2024•
It comes as no surprise that more than one player from the SOV squad has committed to playing at the next level. Three signed last week.
Aiden Ballinger and Kyle Corkill both signed with Millikin University. Ballinger led the team in reception yards per game with 99.5. The two would go back-to-back in receiving touchdowns with Ballinger hauling in six and Corkill five. Corkill would add another touchdown with a kickoff return in the final game of the season.
(sitting L-R): Scott, Easton, and Jennifer England. (Standing): Sage England.
Easton England signed his commitment letter Friday. The senior kicker will be traveling north to Appleton, WI to continue his studies and kick for the Lawrence University Vikings. England taught himself to kick between his junior and senior years in order to play his first season ever of football. The lefty kicker was successful in 27 of his attempts.
Sullivan softball drop two for the week; Mother Nature big winner
•April 10, 2024•
by E. Scott England
Sullivan softball was slated for a busy schedule last week. The weather had other ideas though as the first three games of the week were called off. The girls were able to get in a Friday game at home before taking to the road the following day.
With somewhat clear skies on Friday, Sullivan welcomed the Wooden Shoes of Teutopolis. Harmony Ray, Emerson Riley, and Taylar Mercer were the only Sullivan batters to get hits during the game. Teutopolis pitcher Alyssa Tipton gave up those three hits as she would go on to throw the complete game giving up zero runs and striking out eight Sullivan batters. Read More