•January 19, 2022•
On December 10, 2021, what is now known as The Quad-State Tornado event heavily impacted western Kentucky affecting many people and businesses –including team members of the Hydro-Gear facility in Princeton. Among those, 17 employees lost their home and all belongings with numerous others impacted to varying degrees.
In an effort to support our families, Hydro-Gear quickly reached out to ensure immediate needs were being met and then established the Hydro-Gear Employee Quad-State Tornado Response Committee to coordinate ongoing support activities. The timing of these losses being so close to the holidays made them especially troubling, yet the outpouring of support has been truly remarkable. Read More
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Sullivan vs. Warrensburg-Latham
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Sullivan vs. Warrensburg-Latham
The Sullivan boys’ varsity basketball team played Warrensburg-Latham on Friday, January 14 at home. The Redskins lost to the Cardinals 60-38.
Sullivan Blue Dolphins compete
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Sullivan Blue Dolphins 11 years old and above gather together with their coaches following the award ceremony at the Seth Dunscomb Memorial meet held the weekend on January 7.
•January 19, 2022•
Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed at the Seth Dunscomb Memorial meet the weekend of January 7. The meet is held in memory of Seth Dunscomb, who passed away in 1997 while swimming for the University of Kansas. Read More
Millikin Women’s Basketball in First Place in CCIW
•January 19, 2022•
The Millikin women’s basketball team turned in an outstanding defensive effort defeating Carthage College 62-42 on January 15 at the Griswold Center. The victory improved Millikin to 13-3 overall and 7-0 and in first place in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW).
The Big Blue held Carthage to one free throw in the first quarter jumping out to a 21-1 advantage. It was almost three minutes into the second quarter before the Firebirds scored its first field goal. Millikin lead 37-11 at halftime. Carthage was held to 4-22 from the field in the first half. For the game Millikin forced Carthage into 25 turnovers with the Big Blue recording 13 steals and five blocked shots. Read More
Sports Briefs
•January 19, 2022•
Lady Redskins Prevail
The Sullivan Lady Redskins defeated North Clay in a C.I.C. vs N.T.C. Conference Clash Game Saturday night and came out on the winning side. After a slow start and a 22-18 halftime deficit, Sullivan came out strong in the second half to pull out the 50-42 victory with a great team effort.
Alaina Moore led all scorers with 16 on the night and also led the Lady Redskins with eight boards. Izzy Hay had eight points to go with her three steals, Emily Miller also scored eight and Shae Ellis and Kiley Dyer each chipped in six. Rounding out the scoring in the victory were Chloe Smith, Skyla Palmer and Bella Harden with two each. Read More
Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC Recommendations for Booster Doses for Ages 12-15
•January 19, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation for those aged 12-15 years to get a booster dose five months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
“We know that COVID-19 vaccine booster doses can help provide ongoing protection against the Omicron variant,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “Following the CDC’s recommendation, booster doses are encouraged for those aged 12-15 years who received their second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine five months ago.” Read More
IEMA, American Lung Association Encourages Home Radon Testing
•January 19, 2022•
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time in the coming weeks to test their home for radon as part of Radon Action Month. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Radon related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test.
Radon comes from the natural breakdown of uranium and radium in the soil.This odorless, colorless, tasteless gas is found in the air that we breathe in buildings, homes, offices and if not properly mitigated can reach drastically high levels causing major health concerns. It’s estimated more than 1,100 people in Illinois develop radon-related lung cancer each year. Read More
Snowmobilers Urged to be Safe on the Trails this Season
•January 19, 2022•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds snowmobile operators and riders to focus on safety this winter when snowfall allows for snowmobile riding. International Snowmobile Safety Week is Jan. 15-23 this year.
“It’s important that snowmobile operators carefully review their safety checklist before hitting the trails this winter,” said Jeff Hopkins, IDNR Safety Education Administrator. “Accidents are often preventable if snowmobile drivers and riders take reasonable and proper precautions.”
Basic safety tips for safe snowmobiling include:
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or during a ride. Read More
Who Can Put a Price Tag on Love?
•January 19, 2022•
by Sarah Hudson Pierce
Guest Columnist
French author Antoine de Saint-Exupery, author of The Little Prince wrote “ One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eye.”
Love and hugging are essential.
Having born to poverty stricken parents who I knew loved me and then to go into a loving foster home for a couple of months before going into an orphanage, I can speak from experience. To be given love until one’s addicted and then to have it snatched away is one of the most cruel, devastating experiences that can happen to a child or even an adult.
Having just watched child star Margaret O’Brien, with the leading role in Lost Angels, helps me to explain just what is wrong with orphanages and why we need hugging! Read More
Sullivan High School 1st Semester Honor Roll 2021-2022
•January 19, 2022•
Straight A Honor Roll
Seniors: Riley Adams, Benjamin Bushue, Camden Dwyer, Raimi Gardner, Lilly Graham, Kathryn Honchell, Maddison Hopper, Skyla Palmer, Clayton Schmohe, Khushpreet Sian, Jerold Standerfer, Aaron Stutzman, Alyssa Thompson, Sydney Williamson.
Juniors: Paul Bates, Madalyn Booker, Landry Hall, Lara Herschberger, Hali Mirocha, Cassidy Short, Raegan Sims, Chloe Smith, Ethan Smith, Aubrey Tate, Jack Woolen.
Sophomores: Amalie Bear, Brett Bushue, Kyle Corkill, Kiley Dyer, Dominic Kersey, Hayden Moody, Ava Shriver, Luke Waelde.
Freshmen: Kyannah Allen, Addison Brush, Olivia Cordes, Anderson Crouse, Madison Flexser.
High Honor Roll Read More