Parker O’Dell and Kaya Forlines were crowned 2026 Okaw Valley Homecoming King and Queen.
Okaw Valley Royalty
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Giving life
Photo by Sonya Best
Will Miller, first time donor, provided support to Daisy Richardson while she donates her third unit of blood at the American Red Cross blood drive at the Sullivan American Legion last Friday.
Sullivan Royalty
Photo courtesy Sullivan High School
Kaylee Smith and Christian Bennett were named Sullivan High School Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of the October 2 football game against Tri-County.
OV Golf Senior Night
Okaw Valley’s Gabby Totten, a member of the CAM/OV Golf Team, celebrated senior night at the Moweaqua Golf course on September 25.
Oh my gourd!
Photo by R.R. Best
The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.
Senior Expo a success
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On Friday, September 4th, Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) was abuzz with activity and a good time was had by all during MISS’ yearly Senior Expo. Local businesses attended to provide helpful information to local seniors, and the staff of MISS was on hand to answer questions, sign people up for services (including Medicare Part ‘D’ enrollments which are fast approaching), as well as provide a free lunch. Many local businesses and individuals donated a wide variety of goods to be sold at the Expo, with all funds raised going directly back into the services MISS provides to local seniors and a much-needed roof repair.
Food Myths and nutrition
Photo courtesy Mid Illinois Senior Services
On September 1st, Certified Health Coach Larry Wetnight presented to a packed house at Mid Illinois Senior Services for their monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ free luncheon, discussing Food Myths and nutrition. The Q&A portion was especially lively, with a great number of productive takeaways for all.
BASO Car Show a success
Photo by R.R. Best
The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization hosted its annual car show on August 22 at Crowder Park. The perfect afternoon weather bought out 52 entries and many enthusiastic onlookers. Greg Fitzgerald’s 1966 Pontiac GTO took home Best off Show honors.
Landmark torn down
The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue.
“Together, We Give Back to School”
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“Together, We Give Back to School”
Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.