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Bushue, Ellis Medal at IHSA 1A State Golf Tournament

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•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

Brett Bushue and Shae Ellis each earned a spot in the two-day state golf tournament held at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur for the girls and Prairie Vista Golf Course in Bloomington for the boys. The two day format includes a cut score that golfers must be under in order to advance to the second day. Bushue shot an 86 on Friday, which was under the cut score by two strokes. Ellis, too, advanced to the second day of golfing shooting a 91 on Friday, six strokes below the cut score.  Read More

Burgers and Brats Fundraiser

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Burgers and Brats Fundraiser
A Burgers and Brats fundraiser was held on Friday, October 6 in the Methodist Church parking lot in Sullivan. Funds from the event are going towards the outdoor electric message board for the church. Pictured is Ray Burrus checking the grill.

Scouts Selling Popcorn and Coffee

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Scouts Selling Popcorn and Coffee
These young scouts were on the corner of Jackson and Hamilton on Monday, October 9 selling popcorn and coffee as a fundraiser for their troop. Pictured are Klarence Martin, Jax Moxley and Owen Linder. If you would like to help out the scouts with their fundraising contact Kim Jones at 815-622-8577.

Sullivan XC Celebrate Seniors; Compete in Meets

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Sullivan Redskins Cross Country Seniors (left-right) Davis Diepholz, Easton England, Bella Harden, Aston Johnson, Luke Waelde, Allison Cullen.

•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins Cross Country team honored their seniors last Tuesday ahead of a quad meet hosted by Sullivan at Tabor Park. The senior runners this year are Davis Diepholz, Easton England, Bella Harden, Aston Johnson, Luke Waelde, and Allison Cullen. Results from the meet were not available by press time. Read More

Redskins Volleyball Pick Up One Win in Conference Tournament

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•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins volleyball team had a busy week with the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament last week. They opened up the tournament on Monday with back-to-back matches against Cumberland and Unity Christian. They concluded their tournament play on Wednesday against Tri-County and Blue Ridge.

Sullivan came out with strong serving in the first match against Cumberland. The team had a total of eight aces with Aeralyn Thrasher and Paige Conner leading with two apiece. Emily Miller, Isabelle Stone, Kiley Dyer, and Mayci Strauf combined for the other four. Strauf and Miller led the team in kills with four each. Tessa Seeley added another three. Mae Dawkins, Conner, and Thrasher each recorded one kill. Sullivan fell to Cumberland 18-25, 21-25. Read More

SOV Tested by Nokomis; Prevails on Homecoming to Remain Undefeated

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Mason Booker (57) takes down the Nokomis ball carrier. Booker would lead the team in tackles in the homecoming win.

•October 11, 2023•

by E. Scott England

Injuries, penalties, and turnovers, oh my! The Nokomis Redskins came into town last Friday looking to spoil Sullivan’s homecoming. Both teams played neck and neck with the Redskins of Sullivan/Okaw Valley being triumphant in the end on a final touchdown with a minute and a half left in the game.

SOV struggled with penalties all evening, the first coming on the first play of a game calling back a 52 yard reception by junior Seth Forlines from senior Aiden Ballinger. Two plays later, junior quarterback Cooper Christensen tossed an interception. It was one of three interceptions thrown by SOV in the game. SOV’s defense came out strong on the first set of Nokomis downs, but a pass interference on a fourth and eight put the wind from SOV’s sails right behind Nokomis as they completed the eight play drive of 66 yards for their first touchdown of the game. Read More

Get Tips to Hear Better, Free Hearing Checks in Arthur

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•October 11, 2023•

Hearing loss impacts our ability to communicate with others and can contribute to a decline in overall well-being and feelings of isolation. Over 37.5 million American adults aged 18 and over report some form of hearing challenge, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders.

“While age and heredity are factors that contribute to hearing loss, many other common causes of hearing loss are either preventable, treatable, or can be minimized,” says Chelsey Byers, University of Illinois Extension healthy lifestyle and aging specialist. Read More

Obituaries 10-11-2023: Ward Casteel

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Ward Casteel

Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence.

Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday. Read More

Fire Prevention Week 

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•October 11, 2023•

During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes. 

“The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Mark Thomas, Interim CEO for the Red Cross of Illinois. “Cooking brings family and friends together, but this normal, everyday activity can also lead to disaster. In fact, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. To help keep your loved ones safe, it’s important to stay in the kitchen while you’re cooking.” 

Follow these 10 steps to help stay safe while cooking: 

1. If you are frying, grilling or broiling food, never leave it unattended — stay in the kitchen. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.  Read More

Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer

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•October 11, 2023•

With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 20 as Mammography Day in Illinois. However public health officials are urging Illinoisans not to wait and to schedule a comprehensive exam as soon as possible.

“Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage when treatment is most successful. That’s why it’s important that anyone who delayed screenings during the pandemic should schedule an exam with their provider,” Governor Pritzker said. “And for those who are uninsured or underinsured, IDPH operates the Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program which offers free mammograms and other important services.” Read More