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Kaylee Smith and Christian Bennett were named Sullivan High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the October 2 football game against Tri-County.
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Brody Barnard and Clarissa Johnson were named Windsor High School Homecoming King and Queen during the October 3 coronation ceremony.
Sullivan city employees wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
Photo by R.R. Best
City of Sullivan employees are showing their support for community members battling breast cancer by wearing pink on Fridays throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
According to Kassie Waggoner, the idea began when an employee suggested that city workers wear pink each Friday during October as a way to show support for those currently fighting the disease.
Employees joined together in the effort, using the simple gesture to express their care and encouragement for those in the community affected by breast cancer.
Sullivan trap shooters place at state meet
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
Seven members of the Sullivan Trap Team competed alongside youth shooters from across Illinois at the Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Brittany Shooting Park in Bunker Hill.
Five of the seven Sullivan shooters finished in the top three of their age divisions. Seventy shooters representing 19 counties competed after five of the 75 registered participants canceled.
Lauren Lester took first place in the junior division, while Declan Stollard finished second. In the senior division, Kolten Kidd placed first, Ty Szabo finished second and Carter Honchell placed third.
For Kidd and Szabo, first and second place came down to a shoot-off between teammates.
Ties affecting the top 10 places in each division were settled through shoot-offs. Kidd and Szabo had each finished with a score of 98, sending the two Sullivan teammates back to the line to determine who would take first and who would finish second.
Read MoreFurry visitors at the Senior Center
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On Friday, September 25th, Heartland Mini Hoofs, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mini equine therapy visitation program based in Taylorville, visited the Mid-Illinois Senior Center, much to the delight of all. Accompanying them was 2026 Illinois Festival Pre-teen Mela Miller (9). Founder Andra Ebert brought 15-year-old Jasper (chestnut) and 7-year-old Oliver (white), both American Miniature Horses certified by the American Miniature Therapy Horse Association, to share some nuzzles and affection.
Peace Meal Program explored
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On Tuesday, October 6th Barbra Wylie, Director of the Peace Meal Program at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, spoke to local Sullivan seniors at Mid Illinois Senior Services, Inc. The topics included how the program works, who it serves, the service area, and the work that goes into developing a menu of healthy and nutritionally complete, yet delicious, affordable meals. Last year, Peace Meal served 244,873 individual meals to 2,209 different clients and served 48,000 congregate meals, and sees a 5% increase each year.
LLC hosts Career Day for local high school students
•October 14, 2026•
On Tuesday, October 6, Lake Land College hosted its annual Career Day, welcoming more than 1,200 high school students to campus for a day of career exploration.
Read MoreThe Busy Woman’s Guide: The hidden reason simple conversations go sideways
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
It’s funny how one word can mean completely different things depending on who you are and what world you live in.
Take the word “pitch.”
If you’re a sports mom like me, your brain might go straight to baseball practice, cleats and standing in the cold wondering why the game is never as short as the coach promised. If you’re a musician, you’re thinking about hitting the right note. If you work in sales, you may be thinking about the presentation that convinces someone to say yes.
Same word. Totally different meanings.
Read MoreRevenge for last season complete; Redskins send Pirates down the plank
•October 14, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Last year during the regular season, the Cumberland Pirates beat Sullivan by two touchdowns. Then during the rematch in the first round of the playoffs, the Pirates ended the Redskins season, again, by two touchdowns. So, when Cumberland rolled into town during week eight, which also happened to be senior night, you could say that more than a chip rested upon the shoulder of the Redskins.
The energy at Victory Field was palpable. Latest IHSA playoff projections have Sullivan back in Class 2A with a playoff berth clinched. That doesn’t mean it’s time to take it easy. Revenge for last season still needed to be delivered.
Cumberland took the kickoff and was immediately held to a three and out. The defense bounded off the field as the punt team came out for the Pirates. It was a high snap but a good punt, pinning Sullivan deep in their own territory at their own 17-yard line.
Read MoreArthur man celebrates 100 years of family, farming and staying active
•October 14, 2026•
by Jamie Crosier
At 100 years old, Jerry B. Kuhns can look back on a lifetime that has included farming, raising seven children, traveling to 48 states and continuing to work until just a few months before his 100th birthday.
Kuhns, of Arthur, recently celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family. His daughter, Carol Miller, said staying active has been an important part of her father’s life, particularly after he retired from farming.
When asked what has contributed to his longevity, Kuhns has a simple answer.
“Just keep breathing!” he tells his family.
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