•July 6, 2022•
Zoe Ray of Sullivan was named to the dean’s list at Greenville University for the Spring 2022 semester. To qualify for the GU Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above.
•June 22, 2022•
Lake Land College will be hosting an after-hours open house Thursday, June 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. to celebrate both the new Foundation & Alumni Center and the Workforce Development Center on campus.
Attendees will have the opportunity to network with the event’s co-hosts, the Effingham, Mattoon and Charleston Chambers of Commerce.
Other activities will include touring the state-of-the-art reception area at the Foundation & Alumni Center and experiencing real world demonstrations in the Manufacturing Skills Lab or driving the CDL truck simulator in the Workforce Development Center.
Those in attendance can also explore services and opportunities available in WIOA & Adult Education as well as enjoy food and beverages.
Attendees are encouraged to begin at the building of their choice and be certain to visit the other before leaving. While the distance between the buildings is only a short walk, there will be a complimentary shuttle available.
To learn more, contact Alumni Engagement & Special Events Coordinator Amanda Tucker at 217-234-5376 or atucker1563@lakelandcollege.edu for more information.
•June 22, 2022•
Friday, June 24
5:00pm - Opening Ceremonies
Vendors, Inflatables, and Touch a Truck
5:30pm - Kids Car Show
6:00pm -Sullivan Dance Studio Showcase
Softball Tournament
6:30pm - Pedal Pulls with bonus Adult pedal pulls (Signups at 6:30)
7:00 pm - Teen dance with Nidal Entertainment
Beer Tent
9:00 pm - Silver Lake Band
Saturday June 25
8:00 am -Softball Tournament
Back the Blue 5K (Registration @ 7)
10:30am - Parade
11:00am - Vendors & Inflatables (Wristbands 1-5) Mud Volleyball Tournament
Shawn Dawson on main stage
12:00pm -Car Show (weather permitting)
1:00pm - Leighton Ewers on main stage
3:00 pm - Michael Lewis on main stage
4:00pm - Relay For Life Dinner
6:00pm - Sawyer Brothers Band
9:15pm - Fireworks
Beer Tent
3:00 pm - Opens
9:00 pm - 8Up
•June 22, 2022•
The Sullivan American Legion is looking for parade entries for the Fourth of July parade. Those interested should line up behind the high school at 10 am on Monday, July 4. Parade will kick off at Noon. As part of activities for the holiday the carnival provided by Connor Family Amusements will be held from July 1-4. Armbands are $25 from 6 to 10 pm and can be purchased in the Sullivan American Legion for $22. The watermelon eating contest, sack races and turtle races will start at 2 pm that afternoon. Fireworks will be at dusk.
•June 22, 2022•
There will be early deadlines for the Fish Wrap and News Progress due to the Fourth of July holiday. Deadlines for classified and display advertising will be Thursday, June 30 at Noon.
•June 15, 2022•
Smyser Christian Church invites children to Make Waves VBS. Make Waves VBS will kickoff with a pool party at Lytle Pool in Mattoon on June 26 at 8:00pm. VBS will continue at Smyser Christian Church from June 27 to June 29 from 6-8p each night. Make Waves VBS is for kids age Pre-K through 4th grade.
You can register your child at smysercc.com/vbs or at the pool party on June 26.
•June 15, 2022•
The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will mark their 74th year since beginning in 1947 at this year’s event June 24-25. Livestock departments make up shows for both days. Friday livestock shows include Goats, Cattle, Rabbits, Horses & Ponies. Saturday’s livestock show includes swine. On Friday, Department P, Non-livestock also takes place. This includes baking, clothing, crafts, photography, robotics and more. All Departments except for P will be open to all ages. Department P will be open to Junior aged exhibitors only, who are 8 (eight) years of age or in third grade and not yet 19 (nineteen) years of age on or before September 1 of the year previous to the fair. Saturday also includes shows for Agricultural Products, Floriculture, and Arts & Crafts. All events and parking are free. Food is available for purchase both days by the Sunnyside Flea Flickers 4-H Club. Show schedule and times plus more information can be found on the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Facebook Page and/or website www.moultriesullivanfair.com.
•June 15, 2022•
The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the week of June 13th throughout the summer. 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 performing periodic maintenance, painting the Tainter gates, and bridge of the dam. Large equipment will be placed on top of the dam to aid in this process.
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.
•June 15, 2022•
A shooting at a residence occurred in the 200 block of South Madison Street in Sullivan at 3 a.m. on Friday, June 10. One victim was transported to the hospital for treatment of injuries. Three arrests have been made in the investigation by ISP, two juveniles and one 18 year old male are in custody.
•June 8, 2022•
Lovington’s June Fest will be Saturday, June 11 at the park from 4 to 7 pm. There will be a fish fry, food vendors and craft vendors, a rock wall, extreme air and obstacle course. Collage of Faith will perform. There will be fireworks that evening at the old football field at 8 pm.