•July 17, 2019•
Cortney Blackford and Steven Sands, both of Sullivan, will be married at 6 p.m. July 20 in Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan.
An incorrect name for the groom was used in the cutline for the photo in the July 10 edition of the News Progress. The News Progress regrets this error and extends our apologies.
•July 17, 2019•
The Sullivan Lions Club and the Lions of Illinois Foundation are offering free retinal screenings from 9-11 a.m. Friday, July 19 at the Sullivan IGA parking lot.
The quality of life for people with retinal disorders such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy is dramatically impacted.
Since early detection of such disorders is critical, persons 55 or older are encouraged to take advantage of this free eye screening.
Persons wishing to join the Lions on their fight against the effects of vision and hearing loss should contact the Sullivan Lions Club president Verna Tice at 217-620-9610 or email at vlmtice@yahoo.com. For more information about programs and services offered by the Lions of Illinois Foundation go to the www.lionsofillinoisfoundation.org
•July 17, 2019•
The third annual Steam Threshing event is from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, August 2 and Saturday, August 3 at the Illinois Amish Center.
New for this year will be a “Parade of Power” to be held at 6 p.m. Friday and at noon on Saturday.
The parade will feature horse and tractor power with descriptions presented over the sound system.
The Illinois Amish Center is located on Rte 133 three miles east of Arthur.
•July 17, 2019•
Fields-Wright Medical Facility is having a business after hours and open house at the 2 W. Adams location in Sullivan from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25.
HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital has responded to requests from Sullivan area patients with renovations. Guided tours of the facility are available where the public may meet providers and view the renovated Cardiac Rehab and Outpatient Physical Therapy Center.
Enter a drawing for a free gift basket while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, beverages and giveaways.
•July 10, 2019•
Vacation Bible School will be held 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 22 thru Thursday, July 25 in Dalton City United Methodist Church located at 200 E. Freeland St.
Dinner is served at 6 p.m. Free to all children and youth. No advance registration is necessary.
•July 10, 2019•
Sullivan residents wishing to participate in City Wide Clean Up Day must have their items on the curb by 7 a.m. Saturday.
All residents who live north of Harrison Street will be picked up on Saturday, July 13, including all those on Pifers Lane.
All residents who live south of Harrison Street will be picked up beginning at 7 a.m. Saturday, July 20.
•July 10, 2019•
The ninth annual Dalton City All Wheel Extravaganza is from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on display in downtown Dalton City with goody bags provided to the first 75. Participant choice trophies will be presented and top five and best of show awards presented.
Food and entertainment, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 drawing and more are included.
For more information call Trish at Harley’s Hideout 874-2309; Bob Weltig 413-9292 or Kristyl Novota at Shamrock Pub 874-9701.
•July 10, 2019•
The grand opening of The Hope Chest at Sullivan Southern Baptist Church is from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 13.
In an effort to help students of Sullivan Community School District #300 buy school supplies they are offering free basic school supplies to those who need help.
The Hope Chest is located in the house east of the church at 615 E. Jackson St. and will be open each Saturday from July 13. Call 217-728-8471 or 217-232-8881 with any questions
•July 10, 2019•
The Villa Grove car show is Saturday, August 3 at Harrison Park.
Registration is from 9 a.m. to noon with the show from 12-4 p.m.
A 50/50 and grill raffle will held to benefit Mission 22.
Free t-shirts for the first 25 who registered and a free BBQ lunch for all entrants are included.
Specialty awards ace for best paint, best interior, veterans choice, farthest traveled, sponsor’s choice, club participation and Best of Show.
For more information contact Stephen Akers at 217-621-5569 or Kim Akers at 217-832-9778. Go to villagrovecarshow@gmail.com or facebook.com/villagrovecarshow.
•July 10, 2019•
Personal property from the recently closed Titus Manor in Sullivan will be sold at public auction Saturday, July 13 at American Legion Post #68.
Several antiques and furnishings are being offered of which many have been in storage since owner Winnifred Titus’s death 59 years ago. Westfork Auction and Real Estate, LLC auctioneers Bob Lamendolla and John Miller are conducting the sale which begins at 9 a.m.