•February 25, 2026•
by E. Scott England
The #9 Sullivan Redskins travelled to Monticello Monday to face off against the #8 ranked Sages. These two teams faced off against each other back in December with Monticello emerging victorious by a 35-point margin. The Redskins have grown a lot since then, so they entered the game with hopes of advancing to the regional semifinals.
Read MoreDonna Cochran
Donna Jean Cochran, 87, of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Loft in Decatur.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington.
Read MorePastor Jack Adwell
Pastor Jack P. Adwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor Memory Care.
Celebration of Life services were held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur. Graveside services were also held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, the Alzheimer’s Association or to Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Online condolence may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan.
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•February 25, 2026•
3rd - Story Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will have Dr. Seuss-themed stories and a craft.
6th - Kids Craft Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.-We will be making a Dr. Seuss-themed craft.
9th and 23rd - Needle Night from 5 to 7:00 p.m.-If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us.
10th - Tyke Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.-We will have a color-matching activity.
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Thomas Addison Florey was a leap year child, and February 29th, 2016, was his 21st birthday. That’s correct; the Bethany native was born February 29th, 1932, and he was technically not old enough to drink until now.
All funds were in the black, but the transportation fund was a concern, Superintendent Kenny Schwengel told board members at the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond meeting. “We spend about $80,000.00 a month. I think we will get at least one more mandated payment. We have only received one so far,” informed Schwengel.
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•February 25, 2026•
by E. Scott England
Sullivan High School has started a new athletic Hall of Fame this year to honor the athletes who have thrilled fans on courts, fields, and pools over the years. During the first round of inductees, Roger Beavers, Seth Dunscomb, and Luke Standerfer were recognized. As promised, a second wave of inductees were honored a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday before the Sullivan Lady Redskins game.
Stacy McLaughlin
Stacy McLaughlin (Class of 1982) was one of the first Sullivan lady athletes to make an impact on the court and track. Title IX of the 1972 Civil Rights Act prohibited the discrimination based on sex in schools. This landmark federal legislation opened the doors to women’s sports in schools. Less than 10 years later, Stacy showed why it was important to have women’s sports.
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•February 25, 2026•
by DM Williamee
On Friday, February 20th, actor Shawn Woods, known for his roles in Charlie’s Angels and Sons of Anarchy, made a special speaking appearance at the invitation of Moultrie County’s ROSC and Dove programs at the Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center. The theme was ‘Loving yourself.’ This free, family-friendly event also included treats, as well as provided an opportunity for those in attendance to make their own valentines to themselves, as an expression of self-love. Mr. Woods also provided photo opportunities as well as autographs.
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•February 25, 2026•
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•February 25, 2026•
Friday, February 27th: Early dismissal. SES, 2:20 p.m., SMS/SHS 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 13th: No student attendance. School improvement day.
Monday, March 16th-Friday, March 20th: Spring Break.
Friday, April 3rd: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used.
Monday, April 6th: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used.
Friday, May 15th: Emergency day, no school unless additional snow days are used.
Thursday, May 21st: Last day of student attendance. Early dismissal. SES, 2:20 p.m., SMS/SHS 2:30 p.m.
•February 25, 2026•
The American Red Cross will be having a blood drive on Tuesday, March 10th, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Sullivan American Legion, located at 8 East Strain Street in Sullivan. For an appointment, call 1 (800) RED CROSS- 1(800) 733-2767, or visit RedCrossBlood.org. Up to 15 minutes can be saved when you donate blood by using Rapid Pass. Visit RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass for more information. Give in March for a $15 gift card by email, and successful donations get A1C testing. Go to rcblood.org/March.