•February 24, 2021•
The Strasburg Lions club will hold its annual AYCE Pancake and Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, February 27 from 6:30 to 10 a.m. There will be indoor dining, as well as carry outs available. The menu includes all you can eat pancakes and sausage, applesauce, and drink and/or homemade biscuits and gravy (not AYCE). The free will donation goes towards helping the visually and hearing impaired and village improvements.
John Schwartz
Due to complications with COPD, John R. Schwartz passed away Friday, February 19, 2021, in his home with family in League City, Texas. He was 70 years old. John and his wife, Marsha Diana Schwartz (Taylor) were residing at 230 Creekview Street, League City, Texas 77573. John has been reunited with his family in God’s Kingdom. They include his father and mother, Roger Schwartz and Jeanette “Granny” Schwartz (Pritts), and sisters, Peggy Greco Ipolito, and LouAnne Banks. Also celebrating alongside him in heaven is his brother from another mother, William “Bill” Gary, formerly of Atlanta, Georgia. Read More
•February 24, 2021•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
The human body holds up to 1.2 to 1.5 gallons (or 10 units/pints) of blood. A person can begin giving blood at 16 years of age (with parental consent), must weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. You may donate once every 56 days. According to redcrossblood.org, every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood as it is important for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. One donation can save up to three lives. Read More
•February 24, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The City Council entered into an intergovernmental agreement for the transfer of property from the Moultrie County Rural Public Water District to the city of Sullivan during Monday night’s meeting. The purchase price of the property which is adjacent to the water plant is $10,000. The acquirement of the property will allow for some space between the new water plant and the above-ground water storage tank. Read More
•February 24, 2021•
In 2020, more than 400 Illinois 4-H competitive events, exhibitions, and shows went virtual, providing a positive youth development experience while protecting our members, volunteers, and staff. While the 2021 4-H exhibition season will be shaped by the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic, we are working hard to find solutions that balance the safety of our communities with the benefits our youth gain from participating in face-to-face judging experiences. Read More
Barbara Loveall
Barbara Jean Loveall of Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at the Peaceful and Comfort Living Facility Thursday, February 18. Read More
Linda Reed
Linda June Reed, 73, of Bethany, passed away at 8:25 p.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at her home in Bethany. Read More
Ronnie Harlin
Ronnie Lee Harlin, 79, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:38 a.m. Friday, February 19, 2021, at Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More
Kathleen McEntee
Kathleen Edith Glancy McEntee, 97, a longtime Lovington resident, passed away last week in Virginia Beach, Va. Kathleen was the daughter of Charles Glancy and Vivia Briney Glancy both of Lovington. Kathleen had two brothers from Lovington, Charles and Eugene “Speedy” Glancy who owned and operated Glancy Brother’s Hardware Store for 40 years. Read More
Peggy Harlin
Peggy Joan Harlin, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:32 p.m. Saturday, February 20, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Read More