Marilyn Robinson
Marilyn Louise Robinson, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 6 a.m. Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Mason Point in Sullivan. Read More
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Head Start
•October 20, 2021•
Play is an important part of childhood that helps children learn and grow. Through play, children learn about the world while practicing the skills that allow them to explore it. When we facilitate children’s play, we provide ideal learning environments that are rich with context and meaning. These joyful experiences motivate learning because play is fun, and fun is fuel for learning! Come play with us at C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program. We enroll all year round, if interested in completing an application, please call/text 217-663-7822 or complete an online pre-application at www.cefseoc.org/headstart
Obituaries 10-13-2021: Mindy Mars
Mindy Mars
Mindy Kathleen Mars, 60, of Shelbyville, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Read More
Panther Pride Parlor Now Open in Lovington
Photo by Crystal Reed
Marsha Renfro, Bernita Huckstep, Tyler Dixson and John Renfro at the Panther Pride Parlor in Lovington. The new business has video gambling in a relaxed environment.
•October 20, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A new business has opened in Lovington for video gambling called the Panther Pride Parlor. The business has six machines that contain 10-15 games each. The machines were provided to the business by J&J Gaming.
The business provides free soda and water to those gambling, however there is a charge for alcoholic beverages. According to owner John Renfro, both bars in town also have video gambling but some people don’t like the bar atmosphere. “The people that come in here want to relax and gamble,” he said.
The Panther Pride Parlor is located at 117 W. State Street in Lovington. Their hours are Monday-Saturday 9am to 9 pm.
SHS Homecoming Parade 2021
Photo by Sonya Best
Leading the Parade
The beginning of the Sullivan Homecoming Parade was led by emergency vehicles and flag bearers.
Photo by Sonya Best
Football players and cheerleaders
Redskins football players and cheerleaders on the parade route.
Photo by Sonya Best
Homecoming Parade
Ed Moody and grandson Waylon celebrated Homecoming by being in the parade last Friday.
Photo by Sonya Best
Throwing Candy
Homecoming king candidate Ben Bushue throws candy during the Homecoming parade while riding on the parade route with Homecoming queen candidate Jesse Kirk.
Obituaries 10-13-2021: Luther Wallace
Luther Wallace
Luther Guy Wallace, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:23 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
Sullivan Art Club to Host Workshop October 23
•October 20, 2021•
The Sullivan Art Club will be hosting an art workshop on Saturday, October 23 at the St. Columcille Church hall located on the east end of the church at the corner of West Jackson and McClellan Streets. There is a dedicated entrance to the hall adjacent to the parking lot. The workshop will run from 9 am to 3 pm with an hour break for lunch. Participants may bring a sack lunch or dine at one of the area restaurants. Read More
Remember When? 10-13-2021
25 Years Ago This Week
The campus of Sullivan High School would remain open over the lunch hour. The Sullivan school board approved the amended recommendations of a committee appointed to study the feasibility of a closed high school campus--a practice that had been debated by the board over several months as a means of asserting more school control over students’ noontime behavior.
The Sullivan City Council adopted a street improvement ordinance. Adopted annually, that year’s non-referendum ordinance called for the borrowing of $50,000 to improve city streets and alleys and levied a tax for the payment of the principle and interest. The interest rate was 5.75 percent. Read More
Fire Prevention Week 2021
Photo by Crystal Reed
Fire Prevention Week
Bethany and Findlay fire departments visited Okaw Valley Elementary School last Tuesday during Fire Prevention Week. Students were able to look inside a fire truck, practice stop, drop, and roll and go through the smoke house. Above is Wesson Burns receiving help exiting the smoke house.
City Council Approves Acceptance of Right of Ways
•October 20, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council approved the acceptance of two right of ways during their meeting on Monday. The approval of the two right of ways means that the Bruder Tank TARP Project that was approved during the September 13 meeting can proceed. Voting yes to the acceptance of right of ways was Mayor Richard Glazebrook, Commissioner Doug Booker and Commissioner Mike Fowler. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood voted no on both and Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent.
The project will be paid for using a state legislative grant of $225,000 and the remaining $12,045.82 will be allocated from TIF funds.
The work will be done by IDOT.
Lee Beckman of Milano and Grunloh told the council that the water grant was submitted in August and he hopes they will hear back about it in December. The grant, if received, would be used to replace the water main on Main Street. For water plant, the IEPA permit should be granted in the next 30 days. Read More