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ETML March happenings

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026


•March 4, 2026•

The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be closed on Saturday, March 21st, for a staff training day. 

Story times: Every Wednesday, March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft. 

Every Monday at 9:00 a.m., a Memory Café will be hosted. This is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Get helpful information and support from others who also have loved ones who struggle with memory loss. 

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Mid-Illinois Senior Center March events

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026


•March 4, 2026•

The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal.

5th: 10:00 a.m., Exercise; 12:00 p.m. Birthday Party. 12:30 p.m. Bingo, Caregiver support group. 2:00 Relatives raising children support group.

6th: 1:00 p.m. Pool tournament.

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Daylight saving time may impact your heart health

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026


•March 4, 2026•

Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at the start of daylight saving time. According to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, scientific researchers have noticed a marked increase in heart attacks and strokes in the days following this time change each year. 

This year, daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 8. Daylight saving time is the practice of setting the clocks an hour ahead of standard time to achieve longer evening daylight in the summer months. While gaining extra daylight may be a nice change, the transition could come with some health challenges. 

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Owen Tull

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Owen Tull

Owen L. Tull, 89, of Sullivan, passed away 5:56 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Raymond Snodgrass

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Raymond Snodgrass

Raymond Korey Snodgrass, 60, of Atwood, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, February 18, 2026. Born on February 4, 1966, in Champaign, he was the son of Terry J. and Nancy L. Noe Snodgrass.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Virginia Risley

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Virginia Risley

Virginia Elizabeth “Ginny” Risley, 97, of Sullivan, passed away 12:35 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Margaret Newberry

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Margaret Newberry

Margaret Ann Newberry, 88, of Lovington, passed away 3:29 p.m. Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Odd-Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Mark Munch

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Mark Munch

Mark Curtis Munch, 69, of Bethany, Illinois, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on Monday morning, February 23, 2026, following a courageous battle with terminal brain cancer. 

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Obituaries 3-4-2026: Karen Lane

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Karen Lane

Karen Kay Lane, 62, of Sullivan, passed away 8:25 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2026, at St. John’s Hospital, Springfield.

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Obituaries 3-4-2026:

News Progress Posted on March 4, 2026 by webmasterMarch 4, 2026

Elliott Klukis

Elliott Dale Klukis was born on July 3rd, 2024. He passed away unexpectedly on February 22nd, 2026 in Junction City, Kansas.

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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