Recent Obituaries: Denny Hutchings

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Denny Hutchings Denny Hutchings, 73, of Sullivan, passed away 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church with Pastors Paul McGhghy and Glenn Strohschein officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan Ambucs or the Moultrie County Relay for Life or the Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Hutchings was born October 31, 1945 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of … Read More

Pianist Performs at Methodist Church

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•February 14, 2019• Dave Bratton spent the past 56 years playing piano, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17 he will share his musical history at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. Folks from Sullivan Methodist Church listen to Bratton play before and after the 10:30 a.m. service each Sunday, but few know the extent of his musical background. … Read More

Strong Scoring Second Half Not Enough to Take Bulldogs

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•February 13, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team dropped three games this past week. The Redskins lost to St. Elmo/Brownstown Saturday, St. Teresa Friday and Central A&M last Tuesday. In the CIC/NTC Shootout against St. Elmo/Brownstown, the game was back-and-forth until the last quarter when St. Elmo/Brownstown fought off a late Sullivan run for the 59-57 win. Caden Ellis scored a game-high 31 points, and Colin Chappel followed with 12 points. Ian Plank scored nine, and Kanin Elder and Drew Rogers scored three and two points, respectively. Against the Bulldogs in a Central Illinois … Read More

Lovington Board Approves Sparrows Celebration

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•February 13, 2019• In a special Lovington Village Board meeting Jan. 28, trustees approved an ordinance to borrow funds from the Public Water Supply Loan program. In connection village board members approved increasing the minimum water rate to $16.87 as a base with a one percent annual increase taking effect January 2020. Trustee Dennis Garmon pointed out the base water rate would be $20.79 in 20 years under the new rate increase. Trustees Garmon, Doug Smith, Brenda Wood Gary Clem and April Daily voted for the two measures. … Read More

Obituaries 2-13-2019: Mary McGuire

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Mary McGuire Mary Adair Lorenson McGuire, 96, of Lovington, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance to Benefit The Little Theatre

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•February 13, 2019• Once again, the Little Theatre On The Square will hold a Daddy Daughter Dance fundraiser 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 16. This fourth annual event is expected to be bigger and better than ever. Last year more than 250 people attended the dance which was held at Sullivan Elementary School. “We added several new things last year that were popular, including a raffle,” said theatre board member and dance organizer Amanda Standerfer. “We love having the dance at SES because we can create spaces for the different activities and make the entire night very special.” This year’s theme … Read More

Menus 2-13-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, February 18 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges Tuesday, February 19 – Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches Wednesday, February 20 – Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots and onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, pears Thursday, February 21 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese Friday, February 22 – Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple … Read More

Early Voting Begins Feb. 21

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•February 13, 2019• First day to Early Vote is February 21 and the last day to register is April 2., Moultriel County Clerk Georgia England announced. Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home/assisted living facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration and voting by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. The last day to register to vote before the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election is Tuesday, March 5 with the exception of grace period registrations and transfers between March 6 through Election Day. Anyone may register at … Read More

SCED Honors Businesses

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•February 13, 2019• Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development recognized excellent businesses and people. Agri Fab was selected Business of the Year; CF&H Small Business of the year; VFW Community Service Organization with Jake and Melissa Haegen chosen Citizens of the Year. … Read More