•March 12, 2025•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at 11 am at the Bethany library. Ham and beans, and cornbread will be furnished. All are welcome.
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American Red Cross blood drive
•March 12, 2025•
Lovington Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive in their Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 31st from noon to 5:30 p.m at 301 S. County Road in Lovington.
You can schedule an appointment by calling Darlene Barlow at (217) 855-9397, online at www.RedCrossBlood.org, but walk-ins are welcome. Remember to bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or at least two other forms of identification.
PA training announcement
•March 5, 2025•
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL) will hold Personal Assistant Training at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library on Thursday, March 20,2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Personal Assistants are employed by disabled individuals to perform household and personal care tasks at home and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation (DORS) program.
A reservation is required attend. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Emily Dobson at 217-876-8888 or 800-358-8080 or send an email to edobson@decatursail.com.
Music bingo
•March 5, 2025•
On March 14th the Sullivan American Legion will be hosting music bingo for the Lady Patriots, as well as have a silent auction, raffle and 50/50. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., music bingo will be from 6-9 p.m., and tickets are $25.00.
Reserve your tickets online at: https://yinyurl.com/3kz9sded.
Free live music
•March 5, 2025•
On March 8th at 6:00 p.m., Allenville Christian Church will be hosting Jeff Boston from Tennessee, who will be performing live at their 201 Allen Street location. Free refreshments will be provided after as well as a free-will love offering.
Hydrant flushing in Sullivan
•March 5, 2025•
The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, March 3rd. The work will last for approximately one month.
If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away
For questions, please leave a message at the City Building at 728-4383.
Open house at Sweet Vail Café
•February 26, 2025•
The Sullivan Area Ministerial Alliance (SAMA) invites the entire community to a special Open House at Sweet Vail Café on Monday, March 3, from 5-7 p.m.
This gathering is an opportunity for neighbors to come together, enjoy light snacks, and connect in a spirit of faith and fellowship. Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, SAMA welcomes you to stop by, meet local Pastors, and learn more about how we can strengthen our community together.
“We believe that building a strong, compassionate community starts with meaningful connections,” said a SAMA representative. “This event is a simple way to bring people together in a warm and welcoming space.”
All are encouraged to attend and be part of this time of fellowship and encouragement. There is no cost to attend, and all are welcome.
Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast
•February 26, 2025•
Tuesday, March 4th is the final day of Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday, and the Sullivan First United Methodist Church is throwing a free party.
Historically, Shrove Tuesday is a day to feast on pancakes before the Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
You are invited to enjoy the festive music and delicious pancakes with sausage-free of charge- from 5:30-7:00 p.m. on March 4th at the church, located across the street from the Sullivan fire station.
LWWC community event
•February 26, 2025•
The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation will have guest speaker, Natalie Beck, sharing the mission of the organization and its resources on March 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the Lovington Community Building, with a free dinner included.
The event, brought to the community by the Lovington Working Women’s Collective, will provide resources to improve the quality of life for all residents of the Lovington community.
For more information, contact Jamie Franklin at (217) 972-2001.
Mediacom offers $60,000 in scholarships
•February 19, 2025•
Mediacom Communications is offering $60,000 in scholarship support for high school seniors who plan to obtain further education. The scholarship program is in its 24th consecutive year and Mediacom’s investment will award $1,000 World Class Scholarships to 60 high school seniors.
Starting in the fall of 2025, scholarship recipients have the flexibility to use the financial awards to support post-secondary college costs or vocational training from an accredited institution. Award selection is based on academic achievement and leadership accomplishments.
This year, Mediacom’s World Class Scholarship application process has fully transitioned online: mediacomworldclass.com. Applications, including recommendation letters and high school transcripts, will now be submitted online. Information has been sent to all high schools in areas where Mediacom delivers its high-speed internet services. High school officials are asked to encourage seniors to submit online applications before the March 14, 2025 deadline.
“Our corporate philosophy extends beyond business success - we’re dedicated to nurturing the potential of young minds, believing that investing in student development is an investment in our collective future,” said Tapan Dandnaik, Mediacom’s SVP of Operations, Product Strategy and Consumer Experience.
Applicants do not have to be Mediacom customers but must live in the 22-state area served by Mediacom’s fiber-rich broadband network. The online application includes a complete list of communities in Mediacom service areas. Inquiries may be sent to scholarship@mediacomcc.com.