Who Was General Sullivan?
•June 24, 2026•
by Janet Roney
Sometimes the less we know about the past, the better off we are. That may be the case with General John Sullivan from New Hampshire, our county seat’s namesake according to John A. Freeland. Freeland suggested his name back in 1844 when they were locating and naming the new county seat. So, what’s my problem with General Sullivan?
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•June 24, 2026•
Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is a program for you.
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•June 24, 2026•
Do you want to honor an American hero for the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America?
The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary and the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club will be selling “American Hero” yard signs for $20. The signs have an American Flag, the words “American Hero” and “America’s 250th Anniversary,” and space for personalization. A stand will also be provided.
The signs are currently available at the Sullivan American Legion or may be reserved by emailing Becky Lawson (missrebeccalawson64@gmail.com) or Tina Bolsen (tmbcookielee@gmail.com ). People who purchase signs which they personalize to honor military veterans, current members of the military, and/or first responders may participate with members of the Sullivan Auxiliary in Sullivan’s 4th of July parade. Email Lawson or Bolsen for further details.
Sylvia Dawkins, 14 of Sullivan placed 10th out of 38 competitors on her tumbling floor pass June 16 at the USTA Nationals held in Madison, WI. Sylvia is part of the tumble team at Prairie Land Power Tumbling and Trampoline in Lovington.
Archer McPheeters, an 8th-grade student at Okaw Valley Middle School, finished 1st in the pole vault with a vault of 9ft. 6in., at the IESA State Track and Field Finals in East Peoria held May 15th and 16th. Archer also placed 8th in the 400-meter with a time of 104.5. Archer is the daughter of Mindy and Aron McPheeters and granddaughter of Martha and Harlan Fabert.
Scarlett Perrott helped her club volleyball team win the Silver Division at the Central Regional Championships held in Hammond, IN while also earning herself All-tournament team recognition. The Apex 13u team, based in Decatur, IL, went 3-2 over the June 13th-14th weekend to wrap up their travel season with a win at the Hammond Sports Complex where over sixty teams from across the Midwest competed. Perrott was one of six players in the 13-and-under age group to be selected to the All-Tournament team.
Scarlet is also a member of the Sullivan Middle School Volleyball team and swims competitively. She is the daughter of Jamie and Josh Perrott of Bethany.
•June 24, 2026•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds and the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant programs from July 1st through August 1st. The pheasant habitat and wildlife habitat programs enhance the natural environment for pheasant and wildlife through projects developed by not-for-profit organizations and governmental entities for conservation. Funding for the State Pheasant Fund, Special Funds, and the Illinois Habitat Fund, Special Wildlife Funds grants comes from the sale of habitat stamps to sportsmen and sportswomen. Applicants must register and be current in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act portal. Applications must be submitted online. For additional information, email susan.duke@illinois.gov. View additional state funding opportunities by visiting the Illinois Catalog of Financial Assistance online.
•June 24, 2026•
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting at the IHSA office in Bloomington on Monday, June 15, where the Board finalized expectations for the 35-second shot clock, which will be required for varsity boys and girls basketball contests beginning with the 2026-27 IHSA season.
Read MoreDane Eadie
Dane M. Eadie, 69, of Sullivan, formerly of Findlay, passed away at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2025 in his residence.
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The ALAH School District experienced some changes in both its staff and Board of Education. After a closed session meeting at the ALAH School Board meeting, a motion was made to approve the resignation of ALAH Principal Buck Condill.
More photos and memorabilia from local veterans were on display at the Bethany celebration at Crowder Park. The American Legion of Bethany sponsored this event to honor veterans in the area. Terry Muzzy assembled uniforms, weapons, photos, and a variety of items loaned by families of Bethany Area Veterans.
An issue with the Sullivan Utility Department electrical sectionalizers was brought to the attention at the City Council meeting. Many of them are close to 40 years old, which has left time for trees, plants, and weeds to grow around them. When these sectionalizers, which distribute 7200 volts of electricity, have overgrowth around them, they overheat and do not perform at their highest quality.
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