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Dine with a Doc: nutrition power

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•April 15, 2026•

by DM Williamee

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Denise Bloemer, Sarah Bush Lincoln Leadership Academy

On Tuesday, April 7th, Mid Illinois Senior Services of Sullivan’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ presented an information-rich session titled, “Discover the Power of Nutrition” to those in attendance for the well-attended educational luncheon. Led by Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Denise Bloemer, a graduate of the Sarah Bush Lincoln Leadership Academy and member of the SBL Workforce Engagement team, the presentation provided current dietary guidelines and suggestions for eating healthily and living better through the power of nutrition.

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Saul commits to Quincy University

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On April 8th, Sullivan High School student Caden Saul signed his letter of intent to attend Quincy University and pursue his baseball career, which he selected after visiting the campus and community. He is most looking forward to immersing himself in the college experience and all that entails. Caden plans to study Marketing, and his advice to his peers and those who come after was simple, “Enjoy and make the most out of it, and the rest will follow.” Pictured L-R: father Brian Saul, Caden Saul, and mother, Amber Saul.

Redskins best three other teams for quad meet win

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•April 15, 2026•

by E. Scott England

The Sullivan Redskins have dominated track the last several years. This year is no different. They went to a quad meet in Shelbyville and left with another victory. The win was thanks to many athletes who scored points on their way to a 106 point victory.

Recent Lewis University commit, Johnny Iacobazzi, continues to show both dominance and versatileness in various events. He finished second in the 3200m but captured the win in the 400m. He also ran two relays. For the 4x400, he was joined by Colt Wilson, Karson Ragsdale, and James Feldkamp. Iacobazzi and Ragsdale teamed up with Landon Jesse and Grant Martin for the 4x800. Both relays were first place finishers.

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Remembering Who We Are………..105

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Revolutionary War Connections


•April 15, 2026•

by Janet Roney

I’m sure you all know that this year is the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence. Even though the first white settlers did not come into our county until 1826, fifty years after the United States began, we have at least three Revolutionary War veterans buried in Moultrie County. They are John S. Howell, Isaac Waggoner, and James Patterson. I’ll tell you more about them soon.

Besides these patriots, many of our early settlers were children and grandchildren of Revolutionary War veterans. One of those grandchildren was Samuel Washington Lindley.

You may remember from a previous article that Lindley was the son-in-law of John S. Whitley, the first settler in Moultrie County. He brought his family with Whitley in 1826 and settled along the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road in Whitley Township. The first sermon delivered in Moultrie County was at Lindley’s cabin in 1828.

Although Lindley was born after the Revolutionary War in 1788, he had very interesting Revolutionary War connections through his grandfathers, Dr. John Pyle and Thomas Lindley, who were neighbors in North Carolina before the war.

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SHS Prom candidates

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King Candidates are Caden Saul, James Feldkamp, Carter Thurston, Owen Smith, and Johnathon Iacobazzi
Queen Candidates are Eiley Poe, Riane Bear, Devon Richardson, Emily Crosier, Kate Bushue
Prom will take place Saturday, April 18th, from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. at Building 1225 in Sullivan.

SBD 2025–2026 team banquet recap

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•April 15, 2026•

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On Friday, April 10th, the Sullivan Blue Dolphins hosted their 2025–2026 Team Banquet. All team members were awarded a team medal, recognizing their commitment and achievements throughout the season. The evening also celebrated the contributions of the coaching staff, board members, and swim officials who support the team year-round.

Summer and Winter Regional Championship Teams received certificates for their accomplishments. Additionally, the Summer and Winter State Championships were award their achievements.

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Agri-Fab donates to Regional Cancer Center expansion

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•April 15, 2026•

Pictured left to right: SBL President and CEO Kim Uphoff; SBL Foundation Director Amy Card; with Agri-Fab employees Cheryl Schisler, Caralea Smith, and Bill Shain, all of whom have received care at the SBL Regional Cancer Center. Their experiences reflect the impact of local, compassionate cancer care and the importance of continued investment in these services.

Agri-Fab of Sullivan has donated $30,000 to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s Expanding Hope Campaign to support the expansion of the Regional Cancer Center. “This donation ties into our values,” said Deacon Patient, President of Agri-Fab. “At Agri-Fab, we are all about community, and this Cancer Center is important to our community. We all know someone who has been affected by cancer. I am personally inspired by these three employees who have battled cancer at Sarah Bush Lincoln.”

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Lady Redskins take second as another school record falls

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•April 15, 2026•

by E. Scott England

The Lady Redskins track team continued their success last week in Shelbyville. They finished second out of four teams, falling short of the host by 27 points. They still had plenty of dominant performances throughout the meet though.

Long distance is being owned by Julia Moody this year. Already breaking and then re-breaking her own record in the 3200m during previous meets, she had her eyes set on the 1600m record. A glance at the school records now will show her name holding both records. She broke the previous record by ten second, finishing the mile at 5:23.93. Moody did not compete in the 3200m during this meet.

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Lady Redskins best 16 teams for second place at ALAH Invite

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•April 15, 2026•

by E. Scott England

Eighteen teams turned out at the 2026 ALAH Invitational. The Lady Redskins showed up strong with a command on many events. They fell short to the invite’s host, ALAH, but still saw many solid performances, including an invite record broken in one of the relays.

The 4x100 team has been on fire all season. Saturday was no different. Comprised of Tenley Campbell, Addie Patterson, Avery Renfro, and Mya Dyer, the four put on a display. The team passed the baton three times for a full time around the track in just 51.28. This was more than a first place finish though, it was a tournament record. 

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April: Alcohol Awareness month

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•April 8, 2026•

The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month every April to “increase public awareness, provide education, and advocate for effective prevention, treatment, and recovery services to support individuals and communities affected by substance use issues.”

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