•July 5, 2023•
The East Central Illinois Red Cross Club, in conjunction with the South-Central Illinois Region of the American Red Cross, is gathering items needed by local veterans.
Their food drive will run from July 3 through July 10 and items may be dropped off at Kirby Foods in Sullivan and at The Houser Agency - Country Financial at 1102 W. Jackson Street in Sullivan. Read More
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Obituaries 7-5-2023: Louise O’Melia
Louise O’Melia
Louise O’Melia, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:24 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan.
Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany with Pastor Don Lusk officiating. Read More
The Ins and Outs of Unnecessary Words
•July 5, 2023•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Last week we looked at how jargon can create roadblocks in our writing, how it can turn off or confuse readers.
This week, it’s all about ridding our writing of unnecessary words.
Again, this comes in the form of a letter to the staff I’m sharing with you.
As with jargon, unnecessary words make reading a slog. And we know online readers, at least, appreciate it when we get to the point. It’s demoralizing to learn how short readers’ attention spans are. In some cases, the average digital reader moves on before the point of the story is expressed. Read More
Facts for Families
•July 5, 2023•
By Cheri Burcham
Family Life Educator
Three ways to be more mindful this summer
Summer days can often go by so quickly and before you know it, the busy schools days return. Extension Educator Judy Schmidt shares three ways that you can slow down the pace of your summer, spend time in nature, and enjoy the world around you.
Cloud watching: Lay a blanket out on the grass and look at the clouds above you. Look for shapes (animals, food, vehicles) and point them out to see if others can see them too. Notice how the clouds move differently whether it is a windy or calm day. Notice how long it takes before your shape disappears or rearranges into something else. Read More
Blue Dolphins Hold Team Banquet to Wrap Up Season
•June 28, 2023•
submitted by Jaime Perrott
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins wrapped up their 2022/2023 short course season with a team banquet held at Building 1225 in Sullivan. This banquet is held each year to recognize the team members for all of their accomplishments throughout the season, and to give thanks to the coaches, board members, and other individuals such as current and former swim parents and members of the community that volunteer their time and energy to support the team.
In addition to recognizing each individual member of the team, our graduating Seniors are recognized as well as members of the team that excelled in various areas. Our senior swimmers for the 2022-2023 season were: Matthew Wesselman, Max Kersten, Ethan Schmohe, Miles Kersten, Deanna Clark, Madalyn Booker. Read More
Bethany Celebration 2023
Photos by
Crystal Reed
Bethany Celebration
Here are some shots from last weekend’s Bethany Celebration.
Obituaries 6-28-2023: Mary White
Mary White
Mary E. White, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m., Friday June 23, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan
Mary was born March 1, 1935, in Sullivan, the daughter of Shirley and Evelyn Kirk. Read More
Obituaries 6-28-2023: James Perkins
James Perkins
James Douglas “Perk” Perkins, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 1, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 following the service outside of the funeral home. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More
Obituaries 6-28-2023: Carole Jacoby
Carole Jacoby
Carole Mae Jacoby, 66, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill.
A service to honor Carole’s life was held Tuesday, June 27, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to New Life Pregnancy Center. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com. Read More
Damond Boatwright Named Board Chair
•June 28, 2023•
The Catholic Health Association announced that HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright will be inaugurated as chairperson of the association’s Board of Trustees for 2023-24.
Boatwright’s investiture ceremony will take place at CHA’s annual national Assembly in St. Louis on June 13, 2023. His term begins July 1 and he will serve until June 30, 2024.
“I am sincerely honored to serve as the next board chair of the Catholic Health Association, and I pledge to represent the association to the best of my abilities,” said Boatwright. “The opportunity to be a servant leader during these complex and challenging times is truly a blessing.” Read More