Robert “Teeny” Brewer
Robert Nelson “Teeny” Brewer, 93, of Bethany, passed away at 2:11 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2024, Moweaqua Rehabilitation Health Care Center. Read More
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Windsor February Students of the Month
•March 20, 2024•
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced Peter Mast and Jay Rodriguez as their February Students of the Month.
Peter Mast is the son of Mose and Hana Mast. He is currently an 8th grade student and is involved in FFA. His favorite class in Ms. McClard’s 8th grade Reading class.
Jay Rodriguez is the daughter of Adrian and Ali Rodriguez. Jay is currently a senior and is involved in Dance, Spanish Club, Art Club, and Yearbook. After graduation she plans to attend Eastern Illinois University to become a school counselor and minor in Graphic Design.
Area FCCLA Chapters Meet for Conference
•March 20, 2024•
As part of National FCCLA Week, Sullivan FCCLA attended the IL FCCLA Section 7 Winter Rally Conference in Charleston on Wednesday, February 14. Eight students from Sullivan High School attended along with advisers, Kali Taylor, Jenifer Voegel. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the approximately 100 participants at the event. Members in attendance from Sullivan High School were: Kya Allen, Linnea Graham, Abagail Dean, Damien Lee, Hayden Nohren, Claire Welch, Sarina Voegel, Addison Brush
Workshops on various issues were held throughout the morning. Read More
Lake Land College to Host Laker Visit Day
•March 20, 2024•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day on Friday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Luther Student Center. The event gives prospective students the opportunity to learn about Lake Land College and how the Laker Advantage can guide them on the path to success. Read More
Easter Egg Hunt
•March 20, 2024•
Sullivan First United Methodist Church will hold and Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, March 29 at Tabor Park in Sullivan. The hunt is for ages through 12 years old and will start at 4:30. The Easter Bunny will be available for photos.
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Attends 2024 Competitions
•March 20, 2024•
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team has attended two competitions so far this year. Specialty routines and the one Teen level dance attended “Believe Dance Competition” at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL February 2-4. All thirty team members attended the Energy Dance Competition the weekend of February 16-18 at Kirkwood High School in Kirkwood, Missouri. Read More
Obituaries 3-20-2024: Stanley Rothenbuecher
Stanley Rothenbuecher
Stanley Martin “Stan” Rothenbuecher, 94, of Decatur, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
Genealogy Circle Meets
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Genealogy Circle Meets
The first Genealogy Circle was held on March 12 at the history center in Sullivan. Gail Price, Genealogist, held the class with 16 attending and having different levels of experience with Family History research. This class was about how to start with research and document your findings. The next class will be April 9 from 6:30-8 p.m. For future classes, special speakers are scheduled for various topics of information that can be obtained.
Going forward this program will be held the second Tuesday of the month. If you would like to participate in the class and learn about your family history, have any questions or to register for the program, contact the History Center at 217-728-4085 or follow the Facebook page for details.
Brown Benefit
•March 20, 2024•
A Pancake and Sausage Benefit will be held for Jason Brown on April 27 at the Lovington Fire Department from 6 - 11 a.m.
Jason, of Lovington, has been a quadriplegic for 22 years and his health recently has declined. The benefit will help him obtain specialized equipment for his home and van to ensure a stable quality of life.
A bake sale is being organized by the Post 429 Women’s Auxiliary. If you wish to donate to the bake sale contact Linda Alumbaugh at 217-259-1980.
A silent auction is also planned, to donate contact Pam Anklam 217-201-0662, Gary Smith 217-433-8260 or Barry Morgan 217-433-6123.
The benefit is hosted by Post 429 American Legion Family, Lovington Fire Department and Sparrows Unlimited.
Catfish Habitats
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Catfish Habitats
Windsor and Beecher City High School students recently teamed up with IDNR Fisheries, Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance and USACE Environmental Science section to place catfish boxes in Lake Shelbyville. These boxes were built by the students over the winter months. In total, there will be 75 catfish boxes placed in the lake.