Photo by Crystal Reed
Cookout At IGA
Boy Scout Troop 39 had a cookout last weekend during the Sullivan townwide rummage sales. From left to right: Scoutmaster Eric Bettinger, Jacob Bettinger, Jason Fleming, Curtis Kite, Liam Coil and Grant Martin.
•June 9, 2021•
Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, awarded numerous scholarships for the Summer 2021 semester. Deanna Braden of Sullivan received the LCN Board of Directors Scholarship honoring Pam Taylor and Whitney Miller of Sullivan received the LCN Board Scholarship honoring Karen Schildt.
•June 9, 2021•
Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Chamber Bucks are now available for purchase at southVine/Astoria Product retail location at 101 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan.Chamber bucks can be used as cash in any participating SCED member locations. Visit www.sullivanchamber.com for a members list.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
June 14 - Pork Chop in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Whole Grain Wheat, Whole Grain Fruit Bar
June 15 - Stuffed Chicken Breast, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Whole Grain Wheat, Pears
June 16 - Ham and Beans, Pickled Beets, Cornbread, Peaches
June 17 - Turkey Tetrazzini, Sweet Cinnamon Carrots, Italian Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Pineapple Slices
June 18 - Focaccia Chicken, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Corn, Texas Toast, Fresh Fruit
•June 2, 2021•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Sullivan boys’ track and field team won its last home meet of the season by defeating Shelbyville, Warrensburg-Latham and St. Teresa in Sullivan.
Sullivan scored a meet best 79.5, which was only three points better than second-place finisher Shelbyville. Warrensburg-Latham took third with 60 points and St. Teresa placed last with 47 points.
Sullivan had a three first place winners, including Davis Diepholz, Terence McRill, Jayden Troxell and a relay team.
Diepholz ran the 3,200 meters in 13:17.54, and Terence McRill long jumped 6.06 meters.
Troxell tossed the shot put a personal-best distance of 11.24 meters. Read More
James Parsley
James Edward Parsley, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:37 a.m., Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
•June 2, 2021•
Roll out the strawberry red carpet in the Arthur area as it is the start of festival and fair season in the Heart of Illinois Amish Country on Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5.
What better way to celebrate late spring and early summer than with America’s favorite fruit, the strawberry, pony rides (Saturday only), a multitude of vendors and some great food all mixed together to create Arthur Amish Country’s Strawberry Jam. Read More
Photo by R.R. Best
Members of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 march towards Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan prior to the Memorial Day service. This year’s speaker was Becky Lawson.
•June 2, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Memorial Day services were held in Bethany and Sullivan Monday morning. The Sullivan American Legion conducted ceremonies at Greenhill Cemetery and Moultrie County Cemetery; Bethany American Legion led ceremonies at Marrowbone Township Cemetery.
Sullivan American Legion and Boy Scout Troop 39 marched from the square to Greenhill Cemetery prior to Pastor Bob Vail leading in prayer and comments by Becky Lawson. Read More
•June 2, 2021•
Baseball
The Okaw Valley baseball team shut out Argenta-Oreana 12-0 to pick up another Lincoln Prairie Conference win Wednesday, May 26.
On the road against the Bombers, Okaw Valley scored eight runs in the first two innings to jump out early.
In the fifth inning, the Timberwolves plated four more runs to end the game at the end of the inning.
Okaw Valley pounded out 13 total hits.
Jacob McQuire recorded three hits, and Eli Hagerman and Kadan Miller each had two hits.
Hagerman batted in four runs, and Miller plated three.
Three Timberwolves combined for the shutout.
The win improved Okaw Valley’s overall record to 10-6. Read More
Louetta Horath
Louetta Faye Horath, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:35 a.m., Sunday, May 23, 2021, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of arrangements. Read More