Fundraising cookout

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•August 13, 2025• On August 16th from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Kirby Foods in Sullivan will be hosting the Kyle Lehman Honorary Scholarship cookout to raise funds for the 2026 scholarship. Established in 2023, the Kyle Lehman family, since its inception, has awarded scholarships to eight deserving students, seniors who are graduating and work at Kirby Foods, honoring Kyle Lehman’s contribution to the Sullivan community. Foods served will be ribeye sandwiches and tenderized pork chops. … Read More

“Christmas for the Kids” Auction

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•August 13, 2025• The 31st Annual Sparrow’s “Christmas for the Kids” Auction will be held on August 23rd at 120 E State Street, Lovington (tent outside) with the silent auction beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the live auction beginning at 4:00 p.m. Live music featuring Cash Hale, 50/50, mini duck derby, and pork chops on a stick, provided by Sons of the American Legion, can all be enjoyed at the event. For those unfamiliar with Sparrows Unlimited, Inc., it began over thirty years ago when a group of people got together at Jerry’s East End in Lovington to hold a … Read More

Windsor Harvest Picnic: schedule of events

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•August 6, 2025• Windsor will be holding its 128th annual Harvest Picnic on August 14th, 15th, and 16th. The inflatables will be provided by 25/8 Extreme, and Bessie Bingo will be sponsored by Windsor FFA. The schedule of events is as follows: Thursday, August 14th: 5:00 p.m.-pulled pork and Italian beef dinner; 5:00 p.m., Methodist church ice cream social; 6:00 p.m., Little Miss harvest picnic; 6:15 p.m., patriotic opening by the Windsor American Legion; and 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., Brad Brown. … Read More

Findlay Fire hosts St. Jude runners 

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Photo by Sonya Best •August 6, 2025• On Friday, August 1st, the Mattoon to Peoria group for the run for St Jude’s runners came through Findlay, stopping for an hour at the Findlay Fire Station for lunch to a welcoming crowd of supporters, many who support St Jude and have friends and family members who benefited from treatment at the facility. This year saw 80 runners, with 20 first-timers. As of 7:00 a.m. on Friday, they had raised $129,000.00. The Findlay Fire and Ambulance Association donated $500.00. … Read More

Remembering who we are……….70

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Green Hand Bridge (continued) •August 6, 2025• by Janet Roney Now for the real story behind the Green Hand Bridge. The one I told you last week was just for starters. This came to me on good authority from my friend Steve, whose grandfather, a long-time resident of East Nelson Township, told him all about it.  Once upon a time, a long time ago, a married couple who lived in Allenville did not get along well. The neighbors soon noticed they were having trouble because their fights were frequent and noisy. (This was before air conditioning, and windows were open … Read More

Lehman takes 2nd with team at NJHA

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Photo SubmittedRhett Lehman (second from right) of Sullivan was a member of the 2nd-place senior team representing Illinois in the Livestock Judging Contest, at the event provided by the Hereford Youth Foundation of America. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) hosted the 2025 VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) “Live from Louisville,” in Louisville, Ky., July 12th-18th. More than 700 Hereford juniors were entered to exhibit cattle, compete in educational contests, and participate in leadership events. … Read More