•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
Photo by Crystal Reed
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.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
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.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
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.
•September 21, 2022•
Matthew D. Phelps, 35, of Kirksville has been sentenced to 6 years of imprisonment in the Illinois Department of Corrections.
At a hearing on September 6, 2022, Judge Jeremy Richey accepted an agreement whereby Phelps pled guilty to Domestic Battery (Enhanced Sentence), a Class 4 Felony, in Moultrie County case 2022-CF-55 as well as Domestic Battery (Enhanced Sentence), a Class 4 Felony, in Moultrie County case 2022-CF-53. The charges stem from incidents on July 14, 2022, and on July 27, 2022, where law enforcement from the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office and the Sullivan Police Officers responded to a residence in Sullivan regarding a domestic dispute involving Phelps. Read More
•September 21, 2022•
Lake Land College will host Laker Visit Day from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 10 in the Luther Student Center, giving potential students the opportunity to learn about The Laker Advantage and how it can guide them on the path to success. Read More
•September 21, 2022•
As we enter fall, the Illinois Departments of Agriculture (IDOA) and Labor (IDOL) remind all farm workers to stay safe, especially during the busy harvest season.
To this end, Governor Pritzker has proclaimed the week of September 18-24, 2022, National Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois, with the theme, “Protecting Agriculture’s Future.”
The latest data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the agriculture sector is one of the most dangerous in America. Each year the farming profession sees over 500 fatalities nationwide.
“It is important to bring awareness not only to the physical dangers of farming, but the emotional toll it takes as well,” said Jerry Costello II, Director, IDOA. “While we highlight roadway safety, confined spaces safety, and other traditional farming hazards, it is also important to encourage farmers to take care of their own health.” Read More