•October 26, 2016•

Cole Auto Sales opened at 317 W Jackson in Sullivan offering a good selection of affordable transportation and auto buyers a new shopping location.

Andrew Cole has brought his experience from working at local dealerships to start the new auto sales and detailing business.

“I always wanted my own business so when this place came open it became a good opportunity,” he said, noting he also offers complete car detailing at the Jackson Street location.

“Integrity matters,” Amanda Cole continued, explaining that the vehicles offered at Cole Auto Sales have been checked out by a reputable mechanic before being placed on the lot. Read More

•October 26, 2016•

Marvin L. Hanson is the Democrat challenger to Moultrie County State’s Attorney Jeremy Richey in the November 8 election.

Hanson served as Moultrie County State’s Attorney from 2004 through 2012. He first came to Sullivan as assistant state’s attorney in1993 and also served eight years as Moultrie County public defender.

For the past four years Hanson has been assistant state’s attorney in Shelby County with a caseload twice that in Moultrie County.

With the cooperation of the county probation office Hanson has developed a diversion program allowing 18-21 year olds with misdemeanor offenses a chance to keep their license, remaining contributors to society.

“We live in an area where many people have to drive out of town to work,” Hanson said, explaining rather than suspending the drive’s license the violator may go through counseling, a DUI styled education program and do community service to retain the license and the ability to get back and forth to work. Read More

•October 26, 2016•

By Kim McDonald
NP Garden Columnist

We just made a trip back west to my hometown the other week, and temperatures were already falling into the 30’s. Beauty from the trees on the mountains with the colors of green, red, yellow and orange was stunning. The amazing look of autumn with all the different colors reminds me that another year is closing, and it is time to clean up and prepare for another year soon to come.

I have mentioned composting in many of my articles. I have been a big fan of composting for years and use it in many areas around my raised beds and gardens. I also have used the nutrient rich compost (along with worm castings) in my potted vegetable plants in the springtime. Compost aids in making your plants beautiful and healthy and helps them produce flavorful fruit and vegetables. It acts as a natural sponge, holding moisture for plants when needed, and it is a natural fertilizer that gives life back to your soil using organic material. Compost also solves some difficult soil problems: compaction, cracking and drainage. Read More

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Sarah Bush Lincoln Sullivan Clinic recently donated $1,260 to the Sullivan Athletic Booster Club from sports physicals performed over the summer. The physicals were provided at reduced costs to numerous athletes by Tammy Munch, PA-C, and Jackie Clayton, DNP, who donated their time. The physicals were $20 each, and all the proceeds were donated back to the school. Pictured are (front row, left to right) Sullivan High School athletic director Ryan Aikman, Tammy Munch,PA-C, Jackie Clayton, DNP; (back row, left to right) Tiffany Keubler, Teresa Harlin, Wanda Norris, Connie Lane, and Beth Cook.

•October 19, 2016•

Sarah Bush Lincoln donated $9,440 to area athletic booster clubs from sports physicals performed over the summer.

SBL medical providers and staff members donated their time to benefit the athletic booster programs at area schools by providing numerous sports and school physicals at reduced costs to athletes and students in their seven-county service area.

Medical providers who volunteered their time included Robert Biggs, MD, and Terra Cottrill, APN, of SBL Arcola Clinic and Tammy Munch, PA-C, and Jackie Clayton, DNP, of SBL Sullivan Clinic. The sports physicals were $20 each, and all the proceeds were donated back to the respective school’s booster clubs. Arcola received $820 and Sullivan, $1,260.

•October 19, 2016•

The public is invited to gather at the home of Philip and Nina Martin Saturday, Nov. 5 for a musical afternoon featuring the piano and vocal music of German composer Robert Schumann (1810-1856).

The program will include eight short piano pieces published together as Fantasiestucke, performed by Philip Martin, and the song cycle Liederkreis, based on the poetry of Heinrich Heine, performed by Eastern Illinois University vocal instructor Dr. Nicholas Provenzale.  Read More