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Sweet reward for braving temps

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On Friday, December 5th, at Sullivan’s Christmas parade on the Square, 1st Community Bank of Moultrie County, handed out candy to attendees. Pictured L-R: Aeriana Bacon, Kim Smith, Diane Waggoner, and Cindy Richardson.

Sparrow’s annual tradition

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Supporters of Sparrows Unlimited gathered at the East End in Lovington on Saturday, November 22nd, to fill and deliver nearly two hundred fruit boxes in and around the Lovington community. This annual Thanksgiving tradition is Sparrow’s way of recognizing their local senior residents.

Metro Christmas Tree goes up

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Photo: Sebastian Rhodes / Metro Communications Metro Christmas Tree goes up The week of November 17th, despite fog, rain, and chilly temps, Metro Communications’ dedicated decorating team was hard at work, setting up, decorating, and lighting their Christmas Tree on The Square in Sullivan.

Okay Valley celebrates Veterans Day

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Okay Valley held their Veterans Day celebration last week to honor all those who serve our country. Keynote speaker SFC Heather Colclasure spoke about her life in the military and also shared a story about weathering a storm on the ocean while out on a fishing boat with her grandfather. Instead of dropping an anchor and being tethered to one spot during the storm, he kept going and faithfully followed the compass and it guided them through. She shared how the story was relevant in her life and challenged everyone to follow the compass.

OVHS fall Senior Night

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Okaw Valley held their fall senior night on October 20th at the volleyball game. Those honored included marching band, golf, football cheer and volleyball. Pictured are Gracie Plummer and Reese Bruns from the volleyball team.

Okaw Valley Homecoming Court

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The 2025 Okaw Valley Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, October 18th, in the OVHS gym from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., with coordination prior to the dance at 6:45 p.m.

The 2025 Homecoming Court: Front - Freshman Attendant Jonnie Hart, Junior Attendant Sophia Tice, Queen Candidates Kate Stauder, Aubree McBride, Ava Harshman, and Reese Bruns, and Sophomore Attendant Ellie Fitzgerald. Back - Freshman Attendant Jonathan Cazel, Junior Attendant Kwame Calhoun, King Candidates Braden Montgomery, Brady McQuilling, Wyatt Hildebrandt, Tucker Montgomery, and Sophomore Attendant Cole Holthaus.

Sullivan Fast Stop rewards new drivers

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On Thursday, September 25th, Cheryl Coddington, Manager of Sullivan’s Fast Stop, presented Sullivan High School Principal Mr. Allen with seventy-seven $10.00 gift cards and complimentary drink coupons to be awarded to students who successfully pass their Illinois driver’s license tests. This gift is intended to reward and recognize the diligence and perseverance of these students. This is Fast Stop’s first year rewarding new drivers.

SHS Royalty

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Aiden Burgess and Lily Moxley were named 2025 Sullivan Homecoming King and Queen at halftime of the Redskin football game last Friday night. Sullivan dropped a tough defensive battle with the ALAH Knights 14-7

Honor Flight

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Photo courtesy Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Mike Daily, as well as nearly 100 veterans and their guardians, attended the 75th Land of Lincoln Honor Flight, held in Washington, D.C., on September 9th. Those in red represent Vietnam War era Veterans, and those in Yellow represent Korean War Veterans. Said Mike of the event, “It was a great honor and privilege to fly out to Washington, D.C. with the other Veterans. It was a tremendous bonding experience for my grandson Colby Taylor and me. When they told me I would need a guardian for this event, Colby was my first choice.”