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Hershberger/Miller Barn Work Progresses

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Photo by Crystal Reed
Working on the roof
The first week of disassembling the Hershberger/Miller barn involved the removal of roof panels.

•March 9, 2022•
Work to disassemble the Hershberger/Miller barn started the week of February 14, and, as of last Friday, there was very little left to be taken down. The timbers will be shipped to the facilities of Trillium Dell Timber Works in Galesburg for restoration or replacement as needed. A traditional barn raising is planned for the fall. This will be coordinated by Trillium Dell staff and involve interested public and Amish from the local as well as other Amish areas.
The Hershberger/Miller barn was constructed three miles west of Arthur in 1879. The large, five bay, Pennsylvania-style barn features the typical forebay overhang on the east side and a drive-in threshing floor on the west side. On the lower level are stalls for six draft horses, pens for various livestock and the milking bay along with grain and feed bins. The upper level is open for hay and grain storage. Read More

Sullivan Schools Begin Public Series on Facility Needs

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•March 9, 2022•
By Ellen Ferrera
NP Writer

The Sullivan Middle School gym was the location for the first of a three-part series of public forums to assess future facility needs for all three schools.
The meeting was held 6:30-8 p.m., Monday, February 28. Eight large tables with seating for 10 people each were arranged in the gym. All seats were filled with an almost equal number of teachers and community members. Read More

Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Improvement Day

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•March 9, 2022•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will place donated Christmas trees and artificial structures into Lake Shelbyville to enhance the fisheries on March 26, 2022. Volunteers with large jon boats are needed as well as volunteers on shore to help bundle and place trees in boats. To volunteer, meet at the Wilborn Creek Recreation Area boat ramp parking lot by 8:30 a.m. Volunteers are required to sign in prior to starting work at 9:00 a.m. A free lunch will be provided. Read More

Lake Land College to host Court Reporting and Captioning Event

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•March 9, 2022•
Lake Land College will host a virtual information session for its new Court Reporting and Captioning program March 24 at 6 p.m. Attendees will learn about the multiple career opportunities for court reporters and captioners, as well as the advantages of Lake Land’s online program.
Lake Land College launched the program this past fall in response to the high demand for court reporting and closed-captioning professionals throughout the state and nation.
“Court reporting creates several opportunities for rewarding career paths for students who are interested in developing this skill set,” Lisa Earp, business instructor/director of court reporting/office professionals program coordinator, said. “Those who are successful in this field are often good listeners, have advanced typing or texting speeds, are talented musicians and are strong in English and grammar.” Read More

Local Students Named to Dean’s List

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•March 9, 2022•

Students from the area were named to the Blackburn College Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. Students named to the Dean’s list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Those named to the list were Kasey Bean and Valerie Corrie, both of Gays; and Shyanne Hunter of Sullivan.

Eighth Grade Lady Redskins State Bound

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•March 9, 2022•
by Mae Dawkins
Eighth-grade language arts
Sullivan Middle School
Mr. Stewart’s class

The aroma of the Robinson gym was insane. Everyone was on their feet: parents, students, coaches. I couldn’t hear myself think, but that was a good thing. I didn’t need to think of much, all we had to do was play our game and we had it in the bag. The Lady Redskins couldn’t handle nerves at the sectional championship. Confidence is key. If we win this game, we advance to state. The elite eight. Today was Wednesday, December 8th and that night we could not accept failure.
The clock had run to one minute, it was game time. We ripped off our warmups and ran to the huddle. I was matched up on number fourteen. I eyed her with a glance. She was quick and their leading scorer, so I had to be on my A game. The team had to be on our best game. We entered the huddle with serious faces. Read More

City Council holds special meeting to Award Bid for Water Treatment Plant

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•March 9, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer

Sullivan City Council held a special meeting Tuesday, March 1, to discuss and award the bid for the water treatment plant. The bid was awarded to Grunloh Building with All Service doing filter work at a price of $10,391,688.
In attendance were Commissioners Doug Booker, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood and Mike Fowler and Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh. Mayor Richard Glazebrook was absent. Read More