•September 28, 2022•
A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Lovington First Christian Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, October 7 from Noon-5:30. Anyone wishing to donate blood may call Darlene Barlow at 217-873-4984 to schedule an appointment time.
•September 28, 2022•
There will be a chili cookoff fundraiser on Saturday, October 1 from 1 to 4 pm at the Lovington Park. Try the 11 contestants chili and vote for a People’s Choice award. Chili tasting is $5 a bracelet, inflatables $5 a bracelet, s’more kits $1, hot dogs $1, drinks and hot cocoa $1 and baked goods by donation. There will also be a $250 meat raffle and vendors and music. All proceeds go to the 2023 Lovington fireworks display. For more information contact Brittany Bats at 217-853-4090 or brittbates10@yahoo.com.
•September 28, 2022•
The Rotary Club of Sullivan presents Pumpkin Town, a fall fundraiser to support One Book, One Sullivan. Cost is $250 for a custom designed and decorated pumpkin by SHS Art Club. They will be on display October 2022 either at your place of business or at the corner of Jackson and Hamilton. Contact lhuber@lomanray.com or danielle@lomanray.com. Payment can be remitted to Rotary Club of Sullivan c/o Susan Rauch, 401 West Water St., Sullivan, IL 61951.
•September 28, 2022•
The Sullivan Fire Protection District will be having B&G’s (biscuits and gravy) for Ronnie B breakfast on Saturday, October 1 from 6 to 10 am at the firehouse located at 115 W. Harrison St. Breakfast is by donation $10 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 and under and children 2 and under eat free. There will also be 5 lb boxes of rope sausage for sale for $30. The breakfast is all you can eat and carry out is available.
•September 28, 2022•
The Sullivan Civic Women’s Annual Chili Supper will be held on Friday, September 30 from 4:30-7:00 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. Cost is $7 for hot dog or soup, dessert and drink or $8 for hotdog and soup, dessert and drink. Proceeds go to Sullivan High School Scholarships.
•September 21, 2022•
September is Campus Fire Safety Month and Illinois is among numerous states urging students to create and practice a fire escape plan. Governor JB Pritzker has again this year proclaimed September as Campus Fire Safety Month in Illinois. This month serves as a good reminder for schools, universities, colleges, and local municipalities to join together and evaluate the level of fire safety being provided in both on and off-campus student housing. It’s important that all the proper steps are being taken to ensure fire-safe living environments are available for students. Read More
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Drive Thru Senior Expo Held
Mid-Illinois Senior Services Inc. held their annual drive thru senior expo on Friday, September 16 at the Sullivan American Legion. 200 bags were put together with information and items from 17 participating businesses that cater to the senior population. There was also a raffle for a glider and several door prizes. A barbecue lunch was catered by Griffin’s Barbecue. State Senator Chapin Rose and State Representative Brad Halbrook contributed to the cost of the lunch. Pictured with door prizes are Tawnya Marshall, Kathi Garvey and Nancy Ozee.
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2022 Okaw Valley Homecoming King and Queen Candidates
Front: Queen candidates Reagan Reedy, Avery Bruns, Karson Park and Lexi Bartimus. Back: King candidates Brett Lybarger, Hudson Ruppert, Jace Rickey and Blayne Ryherd.
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2022 Okaw Valley Homecoming Attendants
Front: Freshman Reese Bruns, Junior Jade Crockett, Sophomore Reagan Russell. Back: Freshman Braden Montgomery, Junior Ryan Forlines and Sophomore Hayden Foster. The Okaw Valley Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned during the homecoming dance which will be held on Saturday, September 24 in the OVHS gym. Coronation will be at 6:45 with the dance following from 7-10pm.