•June 28, 2017•
Six students from Sullivan were named to the Eastern Illinois University Dean’s List for the spring semester.
Included are Brittin N. Boyer, Biological Sciences; Summer M. McClain, Education/Professional Studies; Lucas B. Mossman, Lumpkin Business and Applied Science School of Business; Keaton A. Shumard, Arts and Humanities, Music; Kirk A. Whitaker; Arts and Humanities Foreign Languages and Kaleb B. Wood, Biological Sciences.
•June 28, 2017•
Vacation Bible School will be held 6-8 p.m. July 17 through July 20, 2017 at Dalton City United Methodist Church located at 200 E. Freeland St. Read More
Bethany Class of 1967
Bethany Class of 1967 had their 50th Anniversary at the Publisher in Bethany on June 17th. Those in attendance were Jim & Sarah Carroll, Mike & Marge Brewer, Denny & Linda Fendley, Denny & Pete Ferguson, Larry & Liz Barnes, Velma Book Thomason, Mary Beth Carlyle, Dwaine & Jane Mescher, Sharon Clark Muzzy& Terry, Diane Kirkwood Philips and Dave, Tom & Cynthia Hoskins, Joe & Jane Russell, Doug & Cathy Ascherman, Floyd Beachy. Steve & Debbie Brown. Ron Kirkwood & Judi Seeley stopped by to visit.
•June 28, 2017•
Secret Santa is hosting their annual fundraising event at The Toy Bar on July 15 starting at 10 a.m. for sign ups then departing for the run at 12 p.m. for the annual Jeepin For Jessi Jeep Run.
Several stops will be made throughout the afternoon before returning to The Toy Bar around 5 p.m. A live auction event will be held aft 5 p.m. with a DJ providing evening entertainment. This year’s theme is Christmas Vacation with prizes awarded for best outfits. Read More
•June 28, 2017•
The Strasburg Lions Club Homecoming is set to hold their largest and most eventful homecoming ever with a three day event – July 7, 8, and 9. Bands will perform on Friday night, kids’ games and pedal pull, the Strongman Competition, and the tractor pull are just a few of the events coming to Strasburg throughout the weekend.
Dakota Danielle from Nashville, Tennessee will perform at 6 pm, and balloon art for kids starting at 6 p.m. will be available. The beer garden will be open starting at 7 p.m. and the headliner, Skyline, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Read More
•June 28, 2017•
Join the Relay for Life and flash back to the 50s and 60s Friday, August 11 at the Sullivan High School track.
“Grease” is the theme so slick back your hair, break out the poodle skirts and saddle oxfords because the night begins at 6 p.m. and continues till midnight.
The Relay for Life committee is currently looking for teams. To sign up and register go to www.relayforlife.org Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Two features are added to the Sullivan Fourth of July Celebration in 1992. A new carnival, Jackson’s United Shows, opens Tuesday and a pedal tractor pull is added to the weekend festivities. A $5000 gigantic fireworks display rounds out the day’s activities at Wyman Park.
Long time Lovington resident, Wendell J. Dahm, is the village’s first inductee into the Lovington Hall of Fame.
Lovington grocer Bob Aldridge was recognized as Citizen of the Year during presentations at intermission of the Junior Women’s Club “The Return of Almost Anything Goes”.
The Little Theatre on the Square production of Big River with music by Roger Miller, tells the story of Huckleberry Finn’s ride down the Mississippi River. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 26 - Sausage and gravy, mini potato bakers, fruit juice, biscuits, warm fruit compote
Tuesday, June 27 - Pepper beef over brown rice, lima beans, Harvard beets, whole grain dinner roll, mandarin oranges
Wednesday, June 28 - Pulled pork, baked beans, spinach, bun, peaches
Thursday, June 29 - Beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, whole grain wheat, fruit cream parfait
Friday, June 30 - Chef’s choice or creamed chicken w/grilled onions and pimento, peas, escalloped tomatoes, biscuits
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, June 26 - Granola bars, orange juice, milk
Tuesday, June 27 - Toast, orange juice, milk
Wednesday, June 28 - Biscuits & gravy, orange juice, milk
Thursday, June 29 - French toast, orange juice, milk
Friday, June 30 - Breakfast burritos, orange juice, milk
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, June 26 - Sloppy Joe on bun, tater tots, pineapple, milk
Tuesday, June 27 - Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, mandarin oranges, dinner roll, milk
Wednesday, June 28 - Cheesy chicken rice casserole, peas, pears, milk
Thursday, June 29 - McRibs, green beans, peaches, bread & butter, milk
Friday, June 30 - Spaghetti, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, garlic bread, milk
•June 21, 2017•
Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, announces the results of a Roadside Safety Check (RSC) held in Moultrie County during the evening of June 17. The RSC was conducted on the Bruce-Findlay Road at Illinois Route 32 by District 10 Troopers, Sullivan Police Department and Moultrie County Sheriff’s Dept. Read More
•June 21, 2017•
Sullivan Fourth of July celebration begins June 30 with the Sullivan American Legion presenting Conner Family Amusements of Beardstown for the first time.
Unlimited ride armbands are $25 for June 30-July 4th activities. Read More