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ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter Holds Annual Meeting

Posted on August 13, 2014 by webmasterAugust 13, 2014

August 13, 2014

The Arthur-Lovington / Atwood-Hammond FFA Alumni Chapter held their annual meeting August 5 at the Harris Agricultural Museum in Atwood. Since forming July 30, 2013, the ALAH FFA Alumni Chapter added 25 new members with 13 of those joining as life members. The chapter has had a busy first year creating awareness for the FFA and Ag Ed program in the school district. The chapter plans to serve pork chops for the upcoming Homecoming festivities and CIBR – BBQ Festival and will host a trap shoot later in the year. Read More

4-H Members Compete in State Master Showmanship Contest

Posted on August 13, 2014 by webmasterAugust 13, 2014

4-H members from counties all over Illinois who competed at the State Fair in the Master Showmanship Contest included Madyson Paddock from Moultrie/Douglas Unit 19. Read More

53rd Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale August 22, 23

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August 13, 2014

The 53rd Annual Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale will be held August 22 and 23 at the Otto Center, located a half mile south of Arthur.

The activities will begin Friday at 4:30 p.m. with a pulled pork BBQ dinner and the auction starting at 6 p.m. Read More

Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Receives 5-Star Rating

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August 13, 2014

Petersen Health Care announced that Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care has earned the five-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which signifies a “much above average” rating.

Five stars is the highest and most respected rating a nursing home can receive and is based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Read More

Lovington Homecoming to Feature Marine Veteran and Alum

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August 13, 2014

Lovington’s homecoming celebration will feature help for American veterans. U.S. Marine Major Charles “Lynn” Lowder (ret.) will speak to veterans and other interested people about the plight of the American veterans 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, October 11, at the Lovington Public Library. Read More

Fifth Annual Masonic Lodge Golf Outing Sat.

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August 13, 2014

The fifth annual George A Sentel Masonic Lodge Golf Outing will be held this Saturday, August 16 at the Sullivan Country Club. Tee off will be at 9 a.m., and it is a shotgun start, best ball event. The event includes 18 holes of golf, meal, and a chance for a trip for two to Hawaii. The event is open to the public for anyone wishing to participate. Read More

Plow Day Set for August 23 in Sullivan

Posted on August 13, 2014 by webmasterAugust 13, 2014

Antique tractors and operators will be moldboard plowing Saturday, August 23 at the Steve Buxton farm west of Sullivan. Read More

Sullivan Chamber Adds New Mobile App for Members

Posted on August 6, 2014 by webmasterAugust 5, 2014

August 6, 2014

The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is hoping new technology will serve as a benefit for their existing 200 members and a way to attract more members to join the organization.

The SCED now has a mobile application for smartphones that allows members to manage their online profiles and visitors to look up information about Sullivan and the chamber members. Read More

SHS Alum Awarded Fischer Scholarship

Posted on August 6, 2014 by webmasterAugust 5, 2014

August 6, 2014

The Eastern Illinois University Raymond L. Fischer and Carolyn Miller Fischer Scholarship Award has been presented to Hannah Yarnell of Cowden. Read More

LLC Offering Free Certificate or Degree Tuition

Posted on August 6, 2014 by webmasterAugust 6, 2014

August 6, 2014

Lake Land College is offering the opportunity of a lifetime with its Work and Learn program.
With Work and Learn, the college will provide a complete tuition waiver opportunity to adults who are currently unemployed or underemployed in order for them to earn a career certificate or associate degree. Read More