•February 28, 2018•

The DMH Diabetes Education Center will hold its annual Diabetes Update “Diabetes: A Disease of the Vessels” Thursday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Richland Community College’s Shilling Education Center.

The event is free and open to anyone interested in learning how to manage diabetes. Diabetes Update is designed for the newly diagnosed as well as long-time diabetics and their family members and friends. A1C screenings will be available for $35 each. Diabetic-friendly refreshments will be offered, as well as door prizes. Registration is requested but not required.  Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

Mary Neighbors was the lucky winner of the Valentine’s surprise gift awarded by the News Progress.

Millikin University sophomore, Becky Clayton of Sullivan, leads the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin in field goal percentage and is among the league leaders in scoring and rebounding.

Sullivan High School sophomore, Tammy Scott was selected as an All-Star jazz player during the Illinois Wesleyan Jazz Festival in Bloomington.

Students from the Sullivan High School Jazz Band competed at the EIU Jazz Fest. Among those were Stephen Sallee, Tammy Scott, Heather Ernst, Dan Gafford, Zak Horn, Shari Isaacs, Amanda Klein and Jennifer Rogers.  Read More

25 Years Ago This Week

The Okaw Valley Recycling Center in Sullivan will be placing recycling containers in surrounding communities this week. Thus far there are 15 communities participating in the recycling program that is set to begin March 1.

Fire Chief Gerald Ward reports that Bethany Fire Protection Dist. responded to 60 incidents in 1992. His report included 12 fires, one of which was a combine fire, six medical emergencies, 12 vehicle accidents, three storm watches, five odor investigations, five appliance malfunctions, one missing person search and one alarm malfunction.

Bill Graven was recently honored for 30 years of service as a State Farm agent in Sullivan. Graven became an agent in 1963 after serving in the U.S. Army.

Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur “Junior” Rodman celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with family and friends at an open reception at Stan’s Steakhouse in Findlay. Read More

Peace Meal

Monday, February 19 - Swiss beef patties w/green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, brown rice, corn, whole grain wheat (1), applesauce
Tuesday, February 20 - Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin rings, taco chips, cake
Wednesday, February 21 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned greens, Texas toast, plums
Thursday, February 22 - Stuffed chicken breast, baked onions, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pineapple pistachio pudding
Friday, February 23 - Tuna noodle casserole, peas, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit

Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast

Monday, February 19 - Poptarts, peach juice, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Waffles, grape juice, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - French toast sticks, peach juice, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Cereal, peach juice, milk
Friday, February 23 - Cinnamon rolls, peach juice, milk

Sullivan Pre-School Lunch

Monday, February 19 - BBQ chicken sandwiches, tater tots, pineapple, milk
Tuesday, February 20 - Chicken strips, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Wednesday, February 21 - Tater tot casserole, carrots, pears, rolls, milk
Thursday, February 22 - Fish sticks, sweet potato fries, mandarin oranges, bread & butter, milk
Friday, February 23 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk