Grandparents’ Day celebration

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•September 3, 2025• Heritage Woods of Sullivan invites the families of our residents to join them for a heartwarming Grandparents Day Family Ice Cream Bar on Sunday, September 7th at 1:00 p.m. This special event is a chance to celebrate the incredible role grandparents play in everyone’s lives – offering wisdom, love, and a deep sense of family connection. Many cherish the time spent with them, and this gathering is all about honoring those moments together. Smiles and your sweet tooth are requested to enjoy an afternoon of ice cream, laughter, and family togetherness. … Read More

Sparrows Annual Toy Run

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•September 3, 2025• On September 27th at the Lovington American Legion beginning at 11:00 a.m., Sparrows Unlimited will begin their annual “Toy Run”. They will be leaving promptly at noon. All vehicles are welcome, and the sign-up fee is a new, unwrapped toy for children ages 0-18. The theme this year is “White T-Shirt Lies, with the best white lie winning. … Read More

Mid Illinois Senior Services: Bethany Visit

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•September 3, 2025• Mid Illinois Senior Services will be in Bethany at the Marrowbone Public Library on September 17th, from 9:00 a.m. until noon, assisting local seniors with the following services: License plate discounts for those that bring in their 2024 tax information and 1099’s (it’s income based); answering Medicare questions and concerns; if you are turning 65 soon, they offer assistance and can answer questions you may have; FOID applications/renewals, and more. Contact Tawnya at (217) 728-8521 with questions or to set up an appointment. … Read More

Windsor family Skate Night

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•September 3, 2025• Windsor Elementary School’s  PTO will be holding a Skate Night event for Windsor Elementary students and their families on September 6th from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at the Silver Skate Center in Mattoon. This event includes free entry and skate rental. Laser tag is $3.00, and both miniature golf and the arcade will be available. Silver Skate is located at 1505 US-45, Mattoon. Call Windsor Elementary School at  (217) 459-2636 with any questions.  … Read More

BASO car show draws crowds

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•August 27, 2025• Photos by DM Williamee On Saturday the 23rd, crowds gathered in the community of Bethany to enter and admire cars, trucks, and motorcycles of all years, makes, and models entered in the BASO car show. With a beautiful and balmy afternoon, it was the perfect day for a car show, as many in attendance commented. Entrants came from near and far for the opportunity to show their appreciation for the automobile and their craftsmanship in both restoration and showing. Both young and young at heart appreciated the wide array of beautiful autos being showcased. Awards are as … Read More

Remembering Who We Are…………..73

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The Springfield Road •August 27, 2025• By Janet Roney No one knows for sure the route Abraham Lincoln’s family followed when they passed through our county in March of 1830 on their way to their new home west of Decatur. From Paradise in western Coles County, they may have passed east of the large Kickapoo Indian winter camp site on the south side of the Shelbyville Moraine, and noted the cabins of the Whitley and Waggoner families, who had only recently settled along the ancient Whitley Point Road. At some point, they would have followed the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road that led … Read More

Programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•August 27, 2025• 1st – Closed for Labor Day 5th – Kids Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This month, they will be making a fall tree with puzzle pieces.  8th – Adult Craft Club from 5-7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and join them for the fun. 9th – Story Time at 10:00 -10:30 a.m. and 3:00-3:30 p.m. They will read a story and have an activity.  12th – Teen Craft from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This month, they will be making a standing paper tree craft.   15th & 29th – Needle Night from 5:00-7:00 p.m. If you would … Read More

Victory

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Photo Submitted Victory SHS Varsity Girls Volleyball team started the season off strong with a straight set victory over Meridian Monday night. … Read More

AMBUCS Fishing Derby

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Photo by DM Williamee AMBUCS Fishing Derby Last Saturday, Quincy Stutzman, 15, of Arthur, was enjoying his time fishing at the AMBUCS-hosted “Big Jim” memorial 3rd annual fishing derby at Woods Lake West, just South of Sullivan. The derby is in honor of Jim Bales and his tireless work in making the handicap accessible fishing pier on Woods Lake a reality. … Read More