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Okaw Valley girls basketball senior night was held on Thursday, January 30. Lady Timberwolf seniors McKenna Phelps and Julia Schrock were honored along with German foreign exchange student Annika Sherle.
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Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance banquet
•February 5, 2025•
The Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will hold a fundraising banquet at the Sullivan VFW located at 1132 IL 32, Sullivan, IL 61951 on February 22, 2025, to raise funds for continuing fish habitat improvements in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Lake Shelbyville. The Alliance has garnered national recognition for its innovative improvements to the lake. All proceeds from the banquet will go towards Lake Shelbyville fish habitat improvements.
Read MoreCouncil approves recycling event
•February 5, 2025•
by Sharon Barrickow
Sullivan residents will have a chance to dispose of unneeded electronics during a recycling event held April 5 at Wyman Park.
The city council approved the event last Monday night with Mayor Mike Mossman saying it was always a popular service for area residents.
Read MoreSullivan Blue Dolphins finish out year, start the new year with a big splash
•February 5, 2025•
Saturday, December 14th the Dolphins hosted the Bloomington Normal and Funky Fish Swim Team for the Christmas Jingle Invitational.
The following swimmers are the high point winners from the Christmas Jingle Invitational. 8u girls: Emme Kirkley 1st Stella Perrott & Natalie Rahn 3rd 8u boys: Owen Pogue 3rd 9-10 girls: Kinsley Eads 1st & Millie Hendry 3rd 9-10 boys: Jack VanUytven 1st & Bryce Badman 3rd 11-12: girls Avery Hess 1st & Micheala Blinkensderder 2nd 11-12: boys Jace VanUytven 1st & Mack Pogue 3rd 13-14: girls Addy Hendry 1st 13-14: boys Charles Guyot 1st Open age girls: Emily Crosier 1st, Emerson Risley 2nd, Cadence Schmohe 3rd Open age boys: Nathan Rafferty 1st, Grant Martin 2nd, Henry Woolery 3rd
Windsor group to host “Souper Party”
•January 29, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
With the pro football Super Bowl coming, the Windsor Harvest Picnic Committee is getting ready to host a “Soup-er” bowl party before the big event at the Windsor Community Building on February 9.
The donation only lunch from 10:30 to 1 includes chili, oyster, and potato soups with hamburgers and pork burgers, desserts and drinks. Funds raised go to support the Windsor Harvest Picnic held annually with free entertainment and events.
Checking on your neighbors
Severe weather can put lives at risk, especially for those who feel alone or vulnerable
•January 29, 2025•
by Angela Hogan
Checking on your neighbor when severe weather threatens is more than a kind gesture. It’s a crucial step toward protecting those in need. When enough individuals accept this responsibility, we help foster community resilience. This leads us to address three essential questions.
Who is My Neighbor?
A neighbor is not merely the family next door or the friendly face we greet in passing. It’s anyone whose life intersects with ours. It’s someone who needs our care and connection. This is especially true during times of severe weather.
So, who is your neighbor? It could be any of the following:
Read MoreHonor Society
The Sullivan High School National Honor Society recently announced new members. They are (front row) Ellie Lehman, Julia Moody, Emerson Risley, Kaylee Smith, Jade McKee, and Aubrey Gingerich. (Back row) Rhett Lehman, Grant Martin, Johnny Iacobazzi, Mitchell Hooten, Gavin Wade, Zaden Hussong, and Kate Bushue. Not pictured: Adalyn Cruitt
Mirror Images set to perform “Overcome”
•January 29, 2025•
Sullivan High School’s Mirror Images Club is a preventative-theatre student-led organization. They annually write, direct, and perform a play with themes developed in order to identify issues and topics that are important to the student body at the time.
This year’s performance, “Overcome”, is directed by SHS Juniors Cora Emel and Abagail Dean. The students have been developing characters, themes, and writing the script since September. This year’s key issue they are addressing is toxic leadership.
Read MoreLegion membership caravan
National Vice Commander Roger Mathison, from Wisconsin, was the distinguished guest speaker at the Sullivan American Legion last Wednesday during the Department of Illinois Legion membership caravan.
Arrests made in Findlay burglaries
•January 22, 2025•
by Sharon Barricklow
A Lovington man was arrested two weeks ago and charged with a series of burglaries in Findlay.
Eldon Cowgill was arrested on January 11, following a string of break-ins and attempted break-ins at Findlay businesses.
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