•May 20, 2020•
Aaron Fleming, son of Steve and Jayme Fleming of Lovington, is one of 13 eastern Illinois residents among the 70 new physicians at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine who achieved degrees Saturday, May 16, in the school’s virtual celebration of commencement. The event was doubly historic: The Class of 2020 included the medical school’s 3,000th graduate during its 50th anniversary year. Read More
Category Archives: News Briefs
SIU Graduates
•May 20, 2020•
On May 9 Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville held graduation with local students among degree recipients.
Graduates include: Kathy Garriott and Rebecca Nixon, both Bethany, Nursing graduates.
How Memorial Day and Veterans Day Differ From Each Other
•May 20, 2020•
Memorial Day and Veterans Day each honor the military, though the two holidays are not the same. Memorial Day, which is celebrated annually on the last Monday in May, honors the brave men and women who lost their lives while serving in the American military. Many communities host memorial ceremonies honoring their fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, ensuring such soldiers’ bravery and sacrifices are never forgotten. While many people now view Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial start of summer, the weekend should not be celebrated without also pausing to reflect on and recognize the military personnel who lost their lives in defense of freedom and the American way of life. Read More
Menu 5-20-2020
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, May 25 - CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY
Tuesday, May 26 - Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Corn, Dinner Roll, Hawaiian Salad
Wednesday, May 27 - Shepherd’s Pie, Harvard Beets, Dinner Roll, Pears
Thursday, May 28 - Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots, Dinner Roll, Cinnamon Chunky Applesauce
Friday, May 29 - Pulled Pork Sandwich, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli , Fruit Juice, Bun, Peaches
Jesse White Announces Drive-Through Services
•May 20, 2020•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that beginning Tuesday, May 19, seven facilities will be offering drive-through services for vehicle registration sticker transactions ONLY. This is the first step in a comprehensive reopening plan that will be announced shortly and will include the proper protections for customers and employees, such as PPE and social distancing. Read More
EIU Welcomes Director of Development
•May 13, 2020•
Eastern Illinois University welcomes Danielle Wilberg as the university’s newest addition to its Advancement team as Director of Development.
“Danielle brings more than a decade of advancement experience to our team. Her depth of experience, both in higher education and more broadly in the not-for-profit world, will deliver immediate results in our major gifts program,” said Ken Wetstein, EIU’s Vice President for University Advancement. “I am excited to have her on board and am excited to introduce her to our amazing network of alumni, donors, and friends.” Read More
Letter to the Editor 5-13-2020
Letter to the Editor,
Right now we are concerned about COVID 19, but May is also LYME Awareness Month. Lyme is spread by the bite of a tick, which can be as small as the period at the end of this sentence. It is estimated there are now over 400,000 new cases in the US each year. Read More
Remember When? 5-13-2020
25 Years Ago This Week
Two girls from Moultrie County qualified for the state Horse Bowl competition. Jamie Banning and Jodi Banning both of Bethany qualified in regional action at Springfield. Both 4-H members placed in the Hipology Bowl with Jamie competing in the senior division and Jodi in the junior division.
Members of the Sullivan track team placed at the Bi-County meet in Shelbyville. Adam Elder, Jed Shasteen and Greg Yoder were first place finishers.
Elder won the high jump with a 6-0 leap, Shasteen won the 800 with a time of 2:10.94 and Yoder won the 400 with a time of 54.75.
Ryan Cook’s two run single in a three run sixth inning, put Findlay ahead of the Lovington Panthers. Findlay went on to win 7-6.
Dustin Yantis put Findlay up with a two-run homer. Travis McCoy and Josh Born both 2-4, highlighted the Panther comeback driving in two runs apiece in a five run second inning. Read More
Superintendent Y Stuff: A Walk With Mr. Walk
•May 13, 2020•
By Supt. Ted Walk
Sullivan CUSD #300
As we wind down this unprecedented school year, I wanted to send a thank you to our students, parents, staff, and community for their willingness to partner with the Sullivan School District.
This has been a crazy time that will be remembered for generations to come. Our schools have been honored to be a part of this community, who continues to give back even during difficult times. Read More
Sullivan High School Junior is State Student Council Officer
•May 13, 2020•
Carley Towle, currently a Junior at Sullivan High School, has been elected to the Illinois Association of Student Councils executive board for the office of Secretary.
Carley will serve over the next year on the state board and will be in charge of grading all honor books across the state, travel to other district conventions, and attend and take minutes at all state board meetings.
She is an active member of the Sullivan High School Student Council serving as Secretary and President in addition to duties as Eastern Illinois District Association of Student Councils Secretary. She is the daughter of Kevin and Tina Towle.