Recent Obituaries: Bernadine

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Bernadine was called to Heaven at 4:00 am on September 25, 2025 to be with her Lord and join her loving husband Charles. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 1 from 10:00 to 11:30 am at Reed Funeral Home, 1112 S. Hamilton St., Sullivan, IL 61951. A celebration of life service for Bernadine will immediately follow.  Interment will be at Greenhill Cemetery on E. Water St. in Sullivan. She was born on January 14, 1928 in South Dakota. She was a daughter of Ollie and Marie Kidwell and was one of eight children six girls and two boys who were a very caring and … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Joseph (Joe) Russell

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Joseph (Joe) Eugene Russell, 76 of Sullivan passed away peacefully at 8:05am on September 25, 2025 at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan. Services start at 6:00 p.m. with visitation being held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday September 29, 2025 at the McMullin Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will take place at a later date. Memorials can be made to donors’ choice. Joe was born March 8, 1949, in Decatur: the son of Lloyd Eugene Russell and Theresa Mae (Phillips) Beattie. He was a hard worker for Staleys in Decatur for thirty years. Joe was a huge fan of golfing, it was his number … Read More

Okaw Valley Senior ‘Golf night’

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Okaw Valley held Senior Golf night on Tuesday, September 16th. Golfers include: Front – Exchange student Lena Hildebrandt, Ava Harshman, and Kate Stauder. Back – Braden Montgomery, Daniel Cazel, Tucker Montgomery, Wyatt Hildebrandt, and Brady McQuilling. … Read More

Illinois Extension reschedules online diabetes classes

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•September 24, 2025• Submitted Diabetes is on the rise, but it can be a very manageable illness. If you or someone you care for has diabetes or is pre-diabetic, why not learn how to more effectively “take charge” and live an active and fulfilling life? ‘Take Charge of Your Diabetes’ is designed to teach those with diabetes tools and techniques to help them become better health managers. … Read More

SHS holds NEHS induction

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Photo Submitted Sullivan High School hosted its annual NEHS Induction on September 17th. This year, the organization inducted eighteen new members: sophomores – Weslee Allen, Madeline Anderson, Madelyn Atteberry, Piper Conlin, David Eaton, Jude Eckel, Alex Fultz, Rhesa Isaacs, Emmersyn Jiannoni, Brynner Johnson, Kent Lehman, Will Miller, Miles Monroe (not pictured), Avery Renfro, Daisy Richardson, Carmyn Thurston, and Colt Wilson; and junior, Claire Kursell.  … Read More

Sullivan High School 2025 Homecoming Court and King/Queen contenders

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The King Candidates are Kolton Wiley, Zaden Hussong, Tristan Wright, and Aiden Burgess. The Queen Candidates are Madilyn Shonkwiler, Lily Moxley, Aubrey Gingerich, and Mae Dawkins. The King and Queen will be announced at halftime of the homecoming game on Friday, September 26th, against ALAH. Sullivan High School has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court: Freshman Karson Ragsdale and Emma Drake, Sophomores Darren Alms and Valentina Thurston, Juniors Brady Stollard and Kaylee Smith. … Read More

Sullivan Fire Dept.: opportunity available

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•September 24, 2025• Submitted The Sullivan Fire Department is currently seeking to fill one full-time position, with applications being accepted until October 6th. This opportunity offers a career for those seeking to work in a fire department with a small-town feel and in a career where no two days are alike. With frequent opportunities for not only advancement, but also continuous and ongoing training.  From meeting people on what could be the worst day of their lives and making a difference to knowing you are making a positive impact within your community of friends and neighbors, this opportunity appeals to … Read More

Lovington Public Library: October programs

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•September 24, 2025• Submitted Bingocize: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 2nd through 16th, starting at 2:00 p.m.  October 3rd – Lego Time, 3:30-4:30 p.m. October 6th and 20th: ‘Needle Night’ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and want to hang out, come join the group.  October 7th: Moultrie County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic from 9:30-11:00 a.m. October 8th: Moultrie County Senior Center visit from 9:00 a.m. to noon. … Read More

Mo. Co. CEFS enrolling Head Start

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•September 24, 2025• Submitted What is Head Start? Head Start is a federally funded program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development of children through educational, health, nutritional, social, and other services. Head Start’s services and resources are designed to foster stable family relationships, enhance children’s physical and emotional well-being, and establish an environment to develop strong cognitive skills.  Head Start views school readiness as children possessing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success in school and later in life. C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program enrolls all year round, and there is no … Read More