•February 19, 2025•
SHS freshman River Polley, his parents Brenda and Jason Polley, and retired SHS English teacher Becky Lawson recently learned that their entry won first place in the “essay with photograph” division of the 2024 Rachel Carson Intergenerational Sense of Wonder/Sense of the Wild Contest.
An email from Ling Tan, an associate with the Rachel Carson Landmark Alliance, included a judge’s statement about their entry, “The Calling of the Rivers.”
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The Sullivan Singers Jr and Sullivan Singers competed February 8th at the Troy Buchanan Show Choir Invitational in Troy, MO. Both groups won 1st runner up in their respective divisions. They will next compete at the Manteno Main Event on February 14-15 in Manteno, IL.
Sheep to Clothing to Quilts will return to the Illinois Amish Heritage Center on Saturday, April 26. The event will feature sheep and alpaca shearing demonstrations and cleaning, dyeing, and spinning the wool into yarn. Weavers will demonstrate weaving with looms and quilting.
Visitors will be invited to try their hand at many activities. Children can learn basic sewing skills. Additionally, there will be games and activities, pony cart rides, and a petting zoo.
A delicious farmers breakfast of pancakes, old-fashioned liverwurst, and grilled sausage will be offered for a fee starting at 7:00 a.m. The event is from 9:00 - 3:00.
Visitors can buy lunch, which will include lamb kabobs (a big hit in 2024!) along with other food options. A bake sale featuring homemade bread, cakes, and pies along with homemade ice cream will also be available.
Read MoreNonprofit organizations in Macon, Moultrie, and Piatt counties now have an opportunity to enhance their professional development and training, thanks to a new microgrant program from the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF). Starting today, eligible nonprofits can apply for grants of up to $1,500 to cover training costs, with applications due by Monday, February 17. Selected organizations will receive funding in March.
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•February 12, 2025•
Veterans and current members of the military will get some new socks soon as members of the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club are currently holding a Socks for Soldiers Drive to support them.
The club’s final push of the drive will take place at the February 14 home basketball game at Sullivan High School where they will collect socks and accept monetary donations in addition to holding a raffle for a 5 pound Hershey’s candy bar. Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 for $5.
Read MoreThe MCHD offers a program to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones
•February 5, 2025•
By Angela Hogan
Sarah Cares for Her Father
When Sarah’s father, Jim, was diagnosed with cancer, she didn’t think twice about stepping in as his primary caregiver. At first, it was manageable. She took Jim to his medical appointments, helped with groceries, and ensured he took his medications. Today, as his condition progresses, Sarah finds herself overwhelmed.
The stress of balancing her part-time job, family, and her father’s increasing needs leaves her exhausted. She feels guilty for feeling frustrated, yet she doesn’t know how or where to ask for help.
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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.
•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 More•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.
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•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