•March 6, 2024•
The Lovington Park Board will hold the annual Easter egg hunt on March 24 in the park. Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be served at 12:30 with the hunt beginning at 1:00. A basket raffle will be held, a photographer will be available and Sparrows Unlimited will also have a bike giveaway.
•February 28, 2024•
Lake Land College’s Math and Science Division will host STEM Exploration Day (formerly known as the open house) from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, April 12. The event allows high school juniors and seniors to learn more about Lake Land’s math and science academic programs as well as career opportunities in STEM fields.
The STEM Exploration Day will begin in Lake Land’s Foundation & Alumni Center, where attendees will be separated into five groups. Current Lake Land students will serve as group leaders to guide the groups through campus and provide a student perspective. Each group will attend five informational sessions to tour Lake Land’s labs, learn from faculty and participate in hands-on demonstrations related to physics, chemistry, biology, math and geographic information systems (GIS).
Attendees will also experience real-world and work-place applications associated with fast-growing occupations in STEM fields.
“We encourage anyone who is interested in a career in math or science to attend this open house,” Division Chair of Math & Science/Geography/Earth Science Instructor Mike Rudibaugh said. “This event is a perfect way for prospective students to get familiar with the faculty, labs and equipment that will prepare them for success in their chosen career.”
The event will conclude with a faculty Q/A panel and small group discussion for students to ask questions. Lunch will also be provided during this segment.
Parents or guardians of high school students, as well as anyone interested in pursuing a math or science degree, are welcome to attend.
Registration is open now on the Lake Land College visit page at lakelandcollege.edu/visit. To learn more about the STEM Exploration Day, contact Laurie Rincker, event coordinator, at lrincker@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5237.
•February 28, 2024•
The 2024 Gospel Meeting will be held from Sunday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 20 at Highway Church of Christ, 704 West Jackson Street, Sullivan. Times are Sunday at 9:30 am, 10:30 am and 1 pm and Monday-Wednesday at 7 pm. Speaker is Phil Sanders. Lesson schedule is Sunday at 9:30 am “A Fire in Our Hearts”, Sunday at 10:30 am “Jesus Is Lord”, Sunday at 1 pm “It Is Written”, Monday at 7 pm “Hungering for Righteousness”, Tuesday at 7 pm “The Cost of Discipleship and Wednesday at 7 pm “When We All Get To Heaven.
•February 28, 2024•
A jigsaw puzzle contest will be held on Saturday, March 16 from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library.
They are looking for six teams of six people or less to compete. The teams will be tasked with putting together the same 750 piece puzzle in a two hour time frame. To preregister call the library at 217-728-7221. There will be a prize for the winners.
•February 28, 2024•
The Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be hosting a puzzle swap from March 4-16 during regular business hours. Bring a puzzle and trade it for another. They ask that you only bring puzzles that have all their pieces.
•February 28, 2024•
One Book, One Sullivan will have a book discussion on City Spies by James Ponti on Monday, March 4 at 6 pm at Sullivan First United Methodist Church.
•February 21, 2024•
The Spring 2024 10th-day enrollment report for Lake Land College reveals an upswing in enrollment for the new semester. Highlights of the report include a near 4% increase in total headcount in addition to the highest full-time equivalency (FTE) enrollment since 2021.
The total headcount for the Spring 2024 semester is 3,817, an increase of more than 130 students compared to Spring 2023. Meanwhile, a 0.13% increase in FTE resulted in a 3-year high at 2,455.1.
The college also welcomed 252 new students for the Spring 2024 semester, an increase of more than 100 students compared to Spring 2023. The number of international students also increased by more than 50%, and dual-credit enrollment grew by nearly 5%.
“It’s incredible to see so many students continue to choose Lake Land College as the starting point for their future,” Lake Land College President Josh Bullock said. “We’re proud to be a place where students can feel at home while receiving high-quality instruction that will prepare them for success moving forward.”
As reflected in the 10th-day enrollment numbers, prospective students recognize the economic advantage of choosing their local community college as the starting point to their college journey. With one of the lowest tuition rates among all higher education institutions in the state, Lake Land College is committed to making education affordable and offering students accessible pathways to rewarding futures.
Class schedules for the Summer and Fall 2024 semesters will be available March 1.
Enroll at Lake Land College today by visiting the Lake Land College website at lakelandcollege.edu/enroll/.
•February 21, 2024•
Applications are now available for the 2024 Irrevocable Scholarship Program. The program offers one $1,500 four year, annually renewable scholarship. High school seniors who will be graduating from public high schools in Moultrie County and high school seniors that are descendants of members in good standing of the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 may request a copy of the application packet from their high school counselor. The applications have been distributed to Okaw Valley High School in Bethany and Sullivan High School. Application packets can also be requested by contacting the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 at (217) 728-4612 or by contacting Mike Keown, Secretary of the Irrevocable Scholarship Trust at (217) 855-1949 to request an application by mail or to be forwarded to you.
•February 21, 2024•
Bingo is held every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Food and drinks available for purchase.
•February 14, 2024•
The Bethany Senior Citizens Potluck will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. Everyone is welcome.