Thomas “Larry” Morrison
Thomas Lawrence “Larry” Morrison, 78, of Alton, Illinois and formerly of Lovington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. Read More
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St. Jude Dash and Bash
•May 31, 2023•
The St. Jude Dash and Bash will be held on Friday, June 9 and Saturday, June 10 at the Sullivan American Legion. Below is the event schedule.
Friday, June 9: Softball Tournament 6 pm, Raffle Auction 6 pm-9 pm
Saturday, June 10: 50/50 raffle- all day, Raffle auction 7 am-7 pm, Bake sale 7 am to sold out, Run registration 7 am, 5k run/walk 8 am, 1 mile run/walk 9 am, Softball Tournament continues 7 am to last team standing, Sullivan American Legion cooking 10:30 am to 7:00 pm or sold out, Pretzel sales 11 am to sold out, Lemon shake-ups 11am to sold out, Magician 2:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Inflatable Fun 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm (inflatables are free this year, sponsored by Hydro-Gear), Duck Derby 2:00 pm at Wyman Lake, Tot Rod Pedal Pull Registration 2:30 pm, pull begins at 3:00 pm, Kids Bags Tournament registration 3:45 pm, begins at 4:00 pm-last team standing, Beer tent 12:00 pm-11:00 pm, -Ten-Seventy Entertainment 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, -Jane Doe 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
LLC Spring Graduates
•May 31, 2023•
Lake Land College has announced the students who graduated following completion of the Spring 2023 semester. Graduates from our area are: Gretchen Dare, certificate, Management; Maria Garza, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Nikolas Miller, Associate in Arts, Business; Shelbi Swartzentruber, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse, all of Arthur; April Decesaro, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Savannah McKee, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Lathen McLain, Certificate, Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration; Preston Ozier, Certificate, Paramedical Services; Brittany Payne, Certificate, Medical Coding Specialist; Ryan Schodlatz, Associate in Arts, Business; Kalynn Teague, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; Sarah Weber, Certificate, Horticulture and Associate in Applied Science, Horticulture Production and Landscape; Addison Webner, Associate in Arts, History, all of Bethany; Macie Fleshner, Associate in Arts, Early Childhood Education and Kelly McGill, Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene, both of Findlay, Marylee Orman of Gays, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant, Zachary Homerding, Certificate, Paramedical Services and Brittany Middleton, Associate in Science, Earth Science, both of Lovington, Finnian Davison, Associate in Science, Pre-Medicine; Sierra Decker, Associate in Arts, Sociology/Social Work; Michael Doty, Associate in Applied Science, IT-Network Administration; Amy Gilbert, Associate in Applied Science, Accounting; April-Lyn Golden, Certificate, Medical Assistant Bridge; Elizabeth Green, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Justin Helmuth, Assocaite in Applied Science, Diesel and Ag Power Technology; Taylor Orris, Associate In Arts, Communication Studies; Peyton Pool, Certificate, Desktop Publishing and Associate in Applied Science, IT- Graphic Design; Candice Preyer, Associate in Arts, Business; Carlin Shumard, Associate in Applied Science, Dental Hygiene, Trinity Shupe, Certificate, Business Development, Certificate, Marketing, Certificate, Professional Sales, Certificate, Management, Entrepreneurship; Kendra Stephens, Certificate, Basic Welding; Echo Street-Heywood, Certificate, Building Construction; Zoe Walton, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapy Assistant; Sinead Weber, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Meghan Whitten, Associate in Arts, History; Cynthia Yoder, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse, all of Sullivan, Alison Beard, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Ava Bennett, Associate in Applied Science, Physical Therapist Assistant; Megan Colclasure, Certificate-Professional Sales, Certificate, Marketing, Certificate-Business Development, Associate in Applied Science, Management, Certificate, Entrepreneurship, Certificate, Management; Scott Fleenor, Associate in Applied Science, Associate Degree Nurse; Lesa McDaniel, Associate in Applied Science, Human Services- Psychology; Landen Miller, Certificate, Welding Technology; Trinity Shupe, Associate in Applied Science, Management, all of Windsor,
Upcoming Blood Drives
•May 31, 2023•
ImpactLife will be having two upcoming blood drives in our area in June. The first will be in the Cadwell community on Tuesday, June 13 from 3 pm to 7 pm. A donor bus will be parked at M&E Woodcrafts, 1533 CR 1900N. To schedule an appointment call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or go to bloodcenter.org/group and enter group #70636. The other drive will be at Agri-Fab Inc. on Friday, June 16 from 10:30 am-3:30 pm in the gold classroom at 809 S. Hamilton Street. Masks are optional. To schedule an appointment call ImpactLife at 800-747-5401 or go to bloodcenter.org/group and enter group # 71025.
Downstate Illinois Largest Recreational Boating Safety Event at Lake Shelbyville
•May 24, 2023•
In recognition of National Safe Boating Week 2023, May 20-27, the members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary across the Central and Southern Illinois regions are encouraging and promoting safe boating practices to protect lives on the water. This year, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has teamed up with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville to have the first ever week-long Boat Examination, Paddle Craft Examination, Kids Public Education, and U.S. Coast Guard Recruiting/U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions information booths will be located at Dam West near the boat ramp by Lake Shelbyville. Read More
32 Marine Holds Grand Opening
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32 Marine Holds Grand Opening
32 Marine, located at 992 Illinois 32 in Sullivan, held a grand opening on Friday, May 19. 32 Marine is a full service marine supply and service store. Their hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday 10 am to 4 pm. Pictured are owners Will and Tasha Bates and their children Brody and Brooklyn.
Wheeler Receives Sheriff’s Association Scholarship
•May 24, 2023•
By Sharon Barricklow
Correspondent
Shelby County Sheriff Brian McReynolds announced this week that a Windsor High School Senior is the 2023 Shelby County Illinois Sheriff’s Association scholarship winner.
Kiersten Wheeler, daughter of Chris and Kelly Wheeler, is the valedictorian of Windsor High School. She is planning on attending Illinois State University in the fall, to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education. She also served as senior class president.
McReynolds said choosing scholarship winners is one of the most difficult parts of his job. This year’s applicants were asked to write an essay about their opinions on the Illinois revocation of cash bail.
“There’s a lot to look at in the application,” he said. “Their grades, what they’ve done in school and their future plans all are considered.”
Okaw Valley Middle School Girls Repeat as State Runners-up
photo submitted by Jason R. Engler
From left to right: Coach Fultz, Kyah Calhoun, Katie Coventry (manager), Gabby Totten, Kaya Forlines, Erin Harris, Bre Woolum, and Coach Engler.
photo submitted by Jason R. Engler
From left to right: Payton Booker, Gabby Totten, Logan Sarver, Wyatt Bell, and Kwamé Calhoun.
•May 24, 2023•
Submitted by Jason R. Engler
Okaw Valley Middle School Track had 20 students qualify for the Class 1A state track meet in East Peoria May 12-13. The eighth grade girls team, Kyah Calhoun, Kaya Forlines, Erin Harris, Gabby Totten, and Bre Woolum, earned 40 points and the title of Class 1A State Runner-up. Last year, as seventh graders, the girls brought home the Class 2A State Runner-up trophy, making this group of girls back-to-back state trophy winners. Gabby Totten became a state champion once again, this time in the 100 meter dash. Gabby also placed second in the 200 meter dash and third in long jump. These girls also ran in the 4x100 meter relay, where they set a school record running it in 54.68 seconds. Their effort as a team made them 4x100 meter relay champions. Read More
Mrs. Lincoln’s Salon
•May 24, 2023•
Mrs. Lincoln’s Salon will be presented by Debra Ann Miller on Wednesday, May 31 at 6 pm at Windsor Christian Church. The audience is invited to reminisce with Mrs. Lincoln about her childhood, her days in Springfield and her children as she celebrates Tad’s 12th birthday and the end of the Civil War. Drawing from her own letters to friends, family and political figures of the era, Mrs. Lincoln’s Salon paints a picture of Mary Lincoln that is both sympathetic and truthful. This program is brought to you by Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library.
Legacy Performing Arts of Central Illinois Begins Third Season
•May 24, 2023•
Legacy Performing Arts Community Showband is ready to start its 3rd season with rehearsals and performances this June, July, and August. Legacy is known for performing a variety of “Greatest Hits” from legendary artists and bands including Elvis, Michael Jackson, and more. This summer will feature a new show that includes music from the Beatles and the return of the popular Queen show performed in 2021. Read More