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Car Stolen, Found

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•December 18, 2019•

A 2016 Kia Soul was stolen from Sullivan Video Store at 7:49 p.m. Monday, December 16 was found Tuesday afternoon.
Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius reported the car owner was a part time employee at the Video Store and had started the car to let it warm up before closing.
She returned to the store and in a few minutes noticed the car was missing.
Sullivan police tracked the dark gray Kia Soul west on Harrison before losing the trail.
The dark gray Kia Soul was found at Jefferson St. apartments. Anyone with any information about the theft should contact the Sullivan Police Department.
Chief Pistorius also warned drivers to lock vehicles when unoccupied while warming them up.

Sunday Morning Fire

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Sunday Morning Fire
Early morning Sunday morning several explosions rocked the neighborhood at 511 S. Grant St., Sullivan. Those explosions were caused by medical oxygen bottles located inside the home with the cause of the fire under investigation, according to a news release from Sullivan Fire Protection Dist. Chief Mike Piper.
Sullivan, Bethany and Lovington fire departments responded to the 1:21 a.m. fire. When SFD fire fighters arrived the fire was showing and all occupants out of the house. One occupant was treated on the scene by EMS for minor smoke inhalation. No injuries were reported.
The home and most personal items sustained heavy fire, smoke, and water damage and is estimated a complete loss. Red Cross was contacted and responded to the scene assisting occupants with personal needs. Fire crews cleared the scene by 4:40 a.m. Dec. 15.

Sullivan City Council Enacts Moratoriums

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•December 18, 2019•
By Mike Brothers

Sullivan City Council put the cannabis sales decision on hold and extended the liquor license moratorium for six months.
Rather than opt out of potential cannabis revenue as the county has Mayor Richard Glazebrook suggested a six month moratorium on the decision. He explained there was little likelihood of a dispensary locating in the city and waiting could clear up questions about the new law.
Commissioners Peggy Hargis, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood, Mike Fowler and Glazebrook voted for the six month vote moratorium on cannabis policy.
A moratorium on new liquor licenses was approved unanimously for an additional six months. The moratorium does not affect existing licenses or renewals.
The annual levy and assessment of taxes was adopted unanimously by the city council. In the presentation Treasurer Sarah Golden explained the tax levy was one percent over the previous year. Read More

A Century Filled With Action for Genny Sutton

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Genny Sutton (seated) celebrated her 102 birthday at Courtyard Manor. The event was hosted by the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club last week. Her birthday was December 16.

Honored at 102

•December 18, 2019•
Charter member of the Sullivan Women’s Civic Club Genny Sutton was honored last Tuesday for her 102nd birthday.
Members gathered at Courtyard Manor Monday, Dec. 9 with family and friends for the celebration.
Genny served as club president and as a caller until last year. A member since 1976, she enjoyed helping with the annual homecoming chili supper.
She graduated in the top 10 of the Sullivan High School graduating class of 1935 and received the SHS Alumni’s “Who’s Who Award”. Read More

Grand Parade

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Grand Parade
Friday, December 13 was a Grand night for the Sullivan Christmas Parade. Grand Marshal Rebecca Lawson had a lighted crown leading the parade downtown for the ceremonial lighting of the Christmas tree at the Cotton Wood Pavilion..

Passionate Performance

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Passionate Performance
Students at the Sullivan Elementary School Holiday musical program gave whole hearted performances at the Sullivan High School gymnasium last week. Students are on vacation December 20, 2019 through January 6, 2020.

Recent Obituaries: Ron Sutton, Sr.

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Ron Sutton, Sr.

Ron “Sox” Sutton, Sr., 80, of Sullivan, passed away 4:38 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Mason Point, Sullivan.
Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan, at a later date. Memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, Sullivan.
Sox was born January 24, 1939, in Sullivan; the son of Marion “Sox” and Genevieve (Kidwell) Sutton. He enjoyed bowling, horseshoe pitching, antiquing and collecting Keen Kutter pocket knives. Sox also played for the Sullivan Chiefs softball team.
He is survived by his mother, Genevieve Sutton of Sullivan; son, Ron E. (Annette) Sutton of Sullivan; daughters, Lisa (Roger) Moritz of Mattoon and Jill Inman of Sullivan. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father and 1 sister.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Menu 12-11-2019

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Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, December 16 - Chicken and dumplings, mashed potatoes, seasoned black-eyed peas, whole grain wheat (1), grapes
Tuesday, December 17 - Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas and potatoes, Italian mixed veggies, dinner roll, pineapple slices
Wednesday, December 18 - Cabbage rolls in sauce, corn, lyonnaise carrots, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert
Thursday, December 19 - Baked ham, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, chunky applesauce
Friday, December 20 - Settlers beef and beans, seasoned greens, fresh fruit, biscuit, orange bread

Blue Dolphins Bring Home Medals from Bourbonnais

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Blue Dolphins: back row from left: Isaac Chambers, Ethan Schmohe, Lilly Graham, Mackenzie Erixon, Gabby Spain, Madalyn Booker Front row: Mason Booker, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Kara Chambers, Logan Booker.
Blue Dolphins Bring Home Medals from Bourbonnais
The Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed at Bourbonnais. Many swimmers took home medals and Ethan Schmohe broke three of his own team records in the 100 Freestyle, 100 Backstroke, and the 100 Butterfly.
High Point Winners from the meet were Addie Hendry, Johnathan Iabobazzi, Mason Booker, Isaac Chambers, Ethan Schmohe, Matthew Wesselman, Lilly Graham, Mackenzie Erixon, Gabrielle Spain, and Madalyn Booker.

Knights Knock off Oakwood; Meridian Dominates Fourth for Win

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Austin Plank dribbles the ball in transition against Oakwood at Fithian Friday night.

•December 11, 2019•
by Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team split a pair of games this past week.
The Knights knocked off Oakwood Friday night but lost to Meridian Saturday.
At Fithian Friday, ALAH took advantage of accurate 3-point shooting and a nine-point run in the second quarter for a 35-24 halftime lead.
From there, the Knights held on for the 78-66 win.
Four Knights reached double-digit scoring. Read More