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Community Blood Drive 

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•April 24, 2024•

Mid State Tank will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 7:00 am to noon on Thursday, May 9th at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside Donor Bus.

To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions about eligibility, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747 5401. Donors who last gave blood on or before 3/14/24 are eligible to give at this drive. 

Golf outing 

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•April 24, 2024•

The Lovington American Legion family will host a golf outing on June 22 at Timberlake Golf Course. The four person best ball scramble will begin at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start. The cost is $40 per golfer. The Women’s Auxiliary will have food for purchase on the course. Sign up at the Lovington American Legion, call (217) 873-4465 or contact Gary Smith (217) 433-8260.

MCHS April meeting

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•April 17, 2024•

“Moultrie Missionaries, Then and Now” will be presented at the Thursday, April 18th meeting of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society at their History Center, 1303 S. Hamilton, Sullivan at 7 pm. Following a brief history of early Christian Missionaries working in pioneer central Illinois, Mike Craig of Sullivan, a modern missionary, will share experiences of the Hearts and Hands Honduras Mission Team during their 30 work and medical mission trips to the same village in Honduras during  the last fifteen years. The team has grown to  include volunteers from several denominations in the Sullivan and central Illinois area and in Wisconsin. Their new youth ministry is changing young lives both here and in Honduras. All are invited to attend this inspiring story of Moultrie’s Missionaries both past and present.

Road access closed

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•April 17, 2024•

The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru Friday, April 19th and again Monday, April 22nd thru Friday, April 26th. The road will be open for weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time.

These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of a new electric feeder line being installed to the main dam.

The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of road closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.

Bethany rummage sales

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•April 17, 2024•

Bethany Village Wide Rummage Sales will be May 2 - 4. Sign up sheets are available at Village Hall, Marrowbone Library and Casey’s. Deadline to be included in News Progress advertisement will be April 22.

Drive-thru dinner

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•April 17, 2024•

The Bethany Fire and Ambulance Department will host a drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bethany Firehouse. Smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread and chips will be available for $10. No advance ticket is needed and delivery is free for village residents. For delivery call 217-665-3726.

Taco Salad Fundraiser

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•April 17, 2024•

Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will have their annual Taco Salad Fundraiser on Monday, May 6 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Order forms are available upon request or to place an order call (217) 728-4300 by April 26. The loaded taco salad is $8 each and are available for carry-out, 20 Courtyard Blvd, Sullivan, or delivery in Sullivan.

Hydrant flush

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•April 17, 2024•

The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 15th. This 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 call the City Building at 728-4383.

Bingo

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•April 10, 2024•

Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase.