Heartland Mini-Hoofs

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Local Seniors enjoy equestrian visitors •June 25, 2025• by DM Williamee Photo by Tawnya Marshall Carolyn Doss, 87, enjoys her visit with 14-year-old Jasper. A former farm girl, she said, “It takes me down memory lane, makes me happy” about her time with Jasper. Her brother was a great horseman, and she cared for his horses while he was serving his country in Vietnam. On Tuesday, June 17th, Andra and Bill Ebert of Taylorville, who own “Heartland Mini-Hoofs,” brought their American Miniature horses to the Mid-Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan. Accompanying them were 14-year-old Jasper and 4-year-old Ollie. Andra advised … Read More

Native Mike Keown selected as 4th of July Parade Grand Master

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•June 25, 2025• American Legion Post 68 has selected Sullivan Native and United States Military Veteran Mike Keown as this year’s 4th of July Parade Grand Master. Mr. Keown has been a member of the American Legion for 56 years, becoming a member in 1971 and becoming active in 1978, and began moving through the Chain of Command in 1980-1981, serving as Commander. Mr. Keown has served on the Honor Guard since 1978 and is active in funeral military rights for veterans. Mr. Keown has also headed the Fireworks fundraiser since 2014, began managing the American Legion’s scholarships in 2007, … Read More

Sullivan 4th of July fun

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•June 25, 2025• The parade will begin at 12:00 p.m. (begins at SHS). Food and lemonade trucks as well as Xtreme inflatables, including rock wall, zip line, Xtreme air, slide, 3 piece obstacle course, wrecking ball, and a toddler zone, will be in the American Legion parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wrist bands for the inflatables will be $30.00. Park games: at approximately 2:00 p.m. in Wyman Park, there will be turtle races, a watermelon eating contest, and sack races. The fireworks show begins at dusk. … Read More

Mackville to perform in Allenville

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•June 25, 2025• Mackville will perform at the Allenville Christian Church at 6:00 p.m. on July 12th. There will be a free will offering and refreshments, and fellowship afterwards. Mackville’s music is a true mix of bluegrass and gospel music. They tell stories of song with their unique sound by alternating vocal leads with strong harmonies, along with instrumentals. They play a variety of traditional bluegrass music and gospel hymns. They hope that their music will inspire or encourage faith, as they enjoy helping and encouraging others.  About the band: Jeff Lee plays mandolin and clawhammer banjo and sings lead/harmony.; … Read More

Free music, dancing in Allenville, Findlay

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•June 25, 2025• Beginning June 27th, every last Friday evening at 7:00 p.m., the Allenville Community Building (just behind the church, 2 blocks from 121 Hwy.) will have free live music and dancing available for the public to come out and enjoy. This alcohol, drug, and smoke-free event is family-friendly. The performers, Rob and the Rebels, take music requests when they can. The above festivities can also be enjoyed on the second Friday of every month at the old church with the red roof (one block north on Main St.) in Findlay. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Morris Luck

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Morris D. Luck, 87, of Bethany, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2025 in St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 23, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Adam McReynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bethany. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Morris was born on May 23, 1938 in Farmer City, Illinois, the son of Cleo M. and Dorthea B. Dolberts … Read More

Scott State Bank 25th

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•June 18, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee On Thursday, June 12th, Scott State Bank in Sullivan celebrated its appreciation for their clients and customers, grateful for their patronage in the community for the past 25 years. Locals turned out en masse, enjoying a free lunch, beverages, and the sense of community shared at the event. … Read More

Sullivan Dash n’ Bash’ a hit

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•June 18, 2025• On Saturday the 14th, locals turned out despite iffy weather for  Sullivan American Legion Post 68’s Dash n’ Bash fundraiser for St. Jude’s, despite the Car Show cancellation due to an early morning drizzle. Festivities included a raffle, beer tent, food and beverage services, duck derby, 5 K walk/run, slow-pitch tournament, and a late afternoon ‘Kids Korner’, which consisted of inflatables and a dunk tank.  Pictured above is Harley Turner, whose money was well spent as she hit the target, sending good-natured SES 5th-grade teacher Mrs. Hendry into the water at the dunk tank. “It’s cold while … Read More