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Santa at Lovington American Legion
Santa visited with children at the Lovington American Legion Sunday.
Santa at Lovington American Legion
Category Archives: News Section
City Council Discusses Chief of Staff Position at Monday’s Meeting
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Mayor Richard Glazebrook recognized members of the Sullivan Middle School 8th grade girls basketball team during Monday’s council meeting. The team won regionals by beating Pana then went to sectionals and defeated Marshall. This past Saturday they played Washington Middle School and lost.
•December 15, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council approved the tax levy totaling $811,329.
The council voted to accept a bid from Wallace Excavating in the amount of $34,350 for the Wyman Lake Island Project. This was budgeted for the fiscal year using TIF funds.
Mayor Richard Glazebrook introduced an ordinance eliminating the position of city administrator and establishing the position of chief of staff for the city of Sullivan. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood suggested the council look at changing some things with the ordinance before approving it. A few of the changes are taking out a residency guideline, having the termination be by majority of vote rather than by the mayor, assisting with the budget and other items.
“As it’s written, I think it needs to be cleaned up,” she said. Sherwood said that the chief of staff is proposed to be over employees but she thinks that is the commissioner’s responsibility. “I think the goal of this position shouldn’t be directed to the positions running smoothly,” Sherwood said. Glazebrook postponed the ordinance. Read More
Former Bethany Resident Releases First Book
•December 15, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A former Bethany resident has recently published her first children’s book and will have an event at Cathrine’s in Sullivan on Thursday, December 23. Anitra Rowe Schulte, a 1998 graduate of Bethany High School, has written Dancing with Daddy which was released December 1. Read More
EF2 Tornado Touches Down Near Gays
•December 15, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A tornado touched down south of Windsor Friday, December 10, at about 9:50 p.m. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, when the tornado touched down, it caused a loss of roof panels to a farm outbuilding. At that point the tornado strengthened, causing total destruction of a farm outbuilding and breaking wood power poles southeast of Windsor. South Central FS saw significant damage west of Gays with numerous buildings damaged or destroyed and three large tanker trucks flipped.
The tornado continued into Coles County, causing more damage. It finally lifted at 10:04 p.m., four miles north-northeast of Mattoon. The National Weather Service has issued a rating of EF2 for the tornado. Read More
IGA Donates Turkeys
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IGA Donates Turkeys
IGA donated 80 turkeys to local area causes last Thursday.
SHS Presented with plaque
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SHS Presented with plaque
Sullivan High School principal Daniel Allen with a plaque that was presented to the school for their support of the National Guard and military over the past several years.
Wits Fitness Program at Senior Center Focuses on Brain Health
•December 8, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A program from the University of Illinois Extension held at Mid-Illinois Senior Services and Community Center is helping to keep brains active with fun activities. According to Cheri Burcham, University of Illinois Extension Family Life Educator, brain health is a hot topic because there is a huge population that is aging. The program called Wit Fit meets monthly at the center. Read More
Brad Halbrook Announces Bid for State Representative in Newly Drawn 107th District
Brad Halbrook
•December 8, 2021•
Citing the need for meaningful tax, pension, ethics, and spending reforms, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced today he is running for re-election in the newly drawn 107th District.
“There are many challenges facing our state right now,” Halbrook said. “We have not addressed pensions. We have done nothing to provide Illinois residents with any kind of meaningful tax relief. Spending is out of control, and we have failed to root out the culture of corruption in Illinois. We need a new approach and that can only happen if reform-minded candidates run for the statehouse and win. I am running to continue to keep fighting to turn our state around.” Read More
U-Knights – a Website Resource for the ALAH School
District Facilities Committee Planning Process
•December 1, 2021•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Arthur CUSD is looking to the future to ensure their students have what they need to be successful. U-Knight 305 is a community led master planning program tasked with identifying the current and future goals, aspirations and facility needs of the Arthur CUSD #305 School District.
The U Knights website (https://sites.google.com/bldd.com/u-knight305/home) has the latest presentation from meetings and a video from the first community engagement session. Read More
VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
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VFW Customers Help To Make A Difference
Veterans Serena Briscoe and Jolene Wright are busy organizing holiday gifts for veterans in nursing homes. One of the missions of Sullivan Post #6410 is to reach out to fellow veterans who are unable to enjoy the VFW Canteen. Funding for this project comes from bar and grill profits, Thursday night raffle drawings, facility rental, gaming and donations. The VFW is open to the public daily. The kitchen serves food until 7 pm Monday through Friday and 2 pm on Sunday.