Sullivan Schools Alumni Return to Teach and Coach

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•July 4, 2018• By Mike Brothers Sullivan schools welcome back a couple of alumni as teachers, following a special District 300 board meeting Friday, June 29. With Ann Wheeler replacing the absent president Jeff White, attending members unanimously approved Craig Black as high school head basketball coach and physical education teacher and SHS alumnus Jacob Haegen as full-time elementary school teacher. Black, a 2007 SHS graduate, replaces Chester Reeder who accepted the Teutopolis head coaching job. Black has coached at Oakwood High School for the past four years with the team named 2018 Vermilion County Tournament Champions. Haegen, who lives … Read More

Remember When? 7-4-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week The Little Theatre on the square opens its second production of the summer season, Caberet. It’s a love story built on the political upheaval of 1930s Berlin. Sally Bowles and Michael Hawes will star in the show. Bethany school district hired two new teachers. Geri Atherton will teach language arts and art. The kindergarten enrollment is high so the board hired Amy Blank as a second teacher. The Rev. John E. Sohm is returning to St. Columcille Parish in Sullivan and will also pastor at St. Isidore in Bethany. Sohm succeeds Father Joseph Simburger who … Read More

Post 429 Early Bird Drive

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•July 4, 2018• The Lovington American Legion Post 429 family early bird membership drive will be held at the post Saturday, July 14. The Legion Post opens at 10 a.m., and lunch will be served. American Legion, Auxiliary and S.A.L. members are urged to attend and pay dues for the 2019 membership year. … Read More

Dalton City All Wheel Show

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•July 4, 2018• The eighth annual Dalton City All-wheel extravaganza is noon-5 p.m. downtown Sunday, July 22. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors, scooters and more will be on display throughout the afternoon. Goody bags are available for the first 50 entrees; participant choice trophies plus top five and Best of Show. Food and entertainment is ongoing during the afternoon with a 50/50 drawing, silent auction and door prizes adding to the fun. For more information call Trish Hector at Harley’s Hideout 874-2309 or Bob Weltig at 413-9292. … Read More

Social Security is a Source of Independence for Millions

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•July 4, 2018• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager On July 4, people in communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with neighbors, family, and friends. A strong community promotes independence by helping each other lead full and productive lives. Social Security has been helping people maintain a higher quality of life and a level of independence for over 80 years. Over those decades, we’ve made it even easier for you to access the programs and benefits you might need. Now, applying online is the fastest way to get those crucial benefits. Here are some the types of benefits you … Read More