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McLaughlin Named to Dean’s List

News Progress Posted on June 30, 2021 by webmasterJune 30, 2021

•June 30, 2021•

Paige McLaughlin of Sullivan was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2020-21 academic year at Illinois Wesleyan University. McLaughlin is a sophomore majoring in English - Writing. McLaughlin was among 801 students from 30 states and 15 countries named to the Spring 2021 Dean’s List. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a GPA of 3.50 or better during the semester, based on 4.0 for straight As.

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Two Story Outhouse Festival In Gays

News Progress Posted on June 30, 2021 by webmasterJune 30, 2021

•June 30, 2021•

The Two Story Outhouse Festival in Gays will be held on August 14. They have released a tentative schedule of events. Windsor FFA will have a breakfast from 7 to 10 am. A Car show will be from Noon to 2 pm, contact Dean Hite at 217-273-4152 for more information. Food trucks from 10 am to 8 pm will be Slow Spark BBQ, SweetTeaz and Grandma T’s Pretzels, Vendor booths from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., dj, inflatables for the kids. There will be live entertainment from Noon to 4 pm with Altered Ego playing at 6 pm. Bessie Bingo will be $5 squares available for purchase the day of the festival. There will also be two outhouse bike rides, a 10 mile and a 20 mile. Contact Julie Miller for information and to register. At this time they are seeking crafters, small business and antique, food vendors and food trucks. They have had an overwhelming response for direct sales, so they are holding off on those at this time. Booth size is 12x12 and fee is $25 plus donation of a raffle item. Vendor must provide their own tables, chairs and tent. Electricity is limited. For questions contact Julie Miller at 217-460-0546 or Pam Jones at 217-294-3333.

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LLC Spring Graduates Announced

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

Lake Land College recently announced the students who graduated following completion of the Spring 2021 semester. The 2021 graduates are: Mindy Bontrager, Certificate in Management, Certificate in Accounting and Associate in Applied Science in Accounting; April Carter, Certificate in Accounting; Diana Diener, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Makenna Green, Associate in Arts in Agriculture Transfer; Regina Miller, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Allison Tinnon, Certificate Paramedical Services and Associate in Applied Science in Paramedical Services, all of Arthur. Sara Mills, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse and Brayden Primmer, Associate in Arts in Psychology both of Bethany. Joshua Bear, Certificate in Radio Broadcasting and Associate in Applied Science in Broadcast Communication; Kailynn Bobbett, Associate in Science in Pre-Dental; Brittany Gordon, Associate in Arts in Liberal Arts;
Cole Nichols, Associate in Science in Pre-Physical Therapy; Morgan Parsons, Associate in Science in Pre-Medicine; Austin Sexson, Certificate in Basic Welding; Heather Totten, Associate in Arts in Psychology; Sadie Zimmerman, Associate in Science in Environmental Science; Sidney Zimmerman, Associate in Applied Science in IT-Graphic Design and Certificate in Desktop Publishing, all of Findlay. Mia Meintjes, Associate in Arts in Art and Hailey Theriault, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse, both of Gays. Bradley Edwards, Associate in Arts in Business;
Ciara Emrick, Associate in Arts in Sociology/Social Work; Darian Hays, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Kaitlyn Leonard, Associate in Applied Science in Human Services - Psychology, all of Lovington. Lacosta Abbott, Associate in Arts
In Political Science; Daniele Daily, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Cullen Dyer, Associate in Arts in Business; Joshua Ekiss, Associate in Applied Science in Law Enforcement;
Katelynn Gingerich, Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Production & Management; Tanya Hendrix, Associate in Applied Science in Accounting; Zachary Kimberlin, Certificate in Medical Coding Specialist and Associate in Applied Science in Medical Coding & Health Information; Caleb Lane, Associate in Arts
In Liberal Arts; Timothy Lawyer, Associate in Arts in Psychology; Gabe McGregor, Associate in Liberal Studies; Maddison Rothrock, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse; Kristie Russell, Associate in Arts in Business; Hannah Schlieker, Associate in Arts in Special Education; Dean Stout, Certificate in Basic Welding; Parker Whitaker, Associate in Arts Undecided; Jacob White, Associate in Applied Science Associate Degree Nurse, all of Sullivan. Beau Bennett, Associate in Arts in Agriculture Transfer; Robert Brown, Certificate in Sustainable Energy and Associate in Applied Science
In Renewable Energy; Mason Campbell, Associate in Applied Science in Agriculture Business & Supply; Maggie Carroll, Certificate in Medical Coding Specialist; Carson Cole, Associate in Arts Undecided; Logan Greuel, Associate Engineering Science; Lauren Hendershot, Associate in Science in Chemistry; Payton Nichols, Associate in Arts in History; Kacy Ross, Associate in Applied Science
Associate Degree Nurse; Logan Stremming, Certificate in Computer-Aided Drafting and Associate in Applied Science in Computer Aided Design Technology; Nikki Trussell, Associate in Arts in Physical Education, all of Windsor.

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Sullivan Fourth of July Parade

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

If you would like to participate in the Fourth of July parade in Sullivan, the Sullivan American Legion asks that you arrive behind the high school between 10 am and Noon on Sunday, July 4. The parade kicks off at noon.

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First Friday Concert Series

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

The Little Theatre On The Square First Friday Concert series will present Heather J. Beck featuring Colleen Johnson and Amanda Bonner Church on Friday, July 2 at 7:30 pm in front of The Little Theatre On The Square. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a free concert with the stars of The Little Theatre On The Square. Food trucks will be on site.

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What is Head Start?

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

Head Start is a federally funded program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children through educational, health, nutritional, and social services. Head Start’s services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance children’s physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills. Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and later in life. C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program enrolls all year round and there is no cost to families to participate in our program. If interested, call/text 217-663-7822.

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Drive Thru Fish Dinner

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay will have a drive thru fish dunner on Monday, July 5 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Cost is $10.

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Fender Earns Dean’s List Recognition

News Progress Posted on June 23, 2021 by webmasterJune 23, 2021

•June 23, 2021•

Anna Fender of Sullivan has been named to the 2021 spring semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University. To earn Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

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Concert At Allenville Christian Church

News Progress Posted on June 16, 2021 by webmasterJune 16, 2021

•June 16, 2021•

The James Rainey Trio from St. Louis will be performing Saturday, June 19 at the Allenville Christian Church at 6 pm. A love offering will be taken. There will be refreshment after the concert.

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Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament

News Progress Posted on June 16, 2021 by webmasterJune 16, 2021

•June 16, 2021•

The inaugural Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, June 26. Proceeds will go towards the Thomas Houser Memorial Scholarship Fund. Golfing begins at the Sullivan Country Club with sign-ins at 10 am and a shotgun start at 11 am. There will be a McDonald’s Lunch at Noon. The event will include traditional golf games, 50/50, mulligans, gun raffle and lunch and dinner provided to golfers. First, second and third place teams take home prizes. There will also be male and female winners for longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. A party will follow at the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 with silent auction at 3 pm, steak dinner at 6 pm and Identity Crisis playing at 7 pm. Additional steak dinners are available for purchase for $15. Contact Elizabeth Houser at 217-962-0189 for more information.

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Will Miller, first time donor, provided support to Daisy Richardson while she donates her third unit of blood at the American Red Cross blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion last Friday.


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