Sullivan High School Honors English: Letters to the Editor

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•September 24, 2025• Photo courtesy of Cami Badman Front Row (L-R): Caleigh Dyer, Mya Dyer, Emerson Risley, Jennifer Lofland. Second Row (L-R): Adalyn Cruitt, Julia Moody, Cadence Schmohe, Ellie Lehman. Back Row (L-R): Claire Kursell, Austin Kelly, Brady Stollard, Grant Martin, Gavin Wade. Not Pictured: Synthea Doss and Kaylee Smith. ‘Letters to the Editor,’ written by Cami Badman‘s Honors English III students at Sullivan High School, explored controversial subjects with inquisitive minds and logic as well as emotion-based arguments. Badman opened the school year by challenging these 15 students to present well-rounded arguments for student-selected controversial subjects in the format … Read More

Sullivan H.S. Homecoming Parade: Rio

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•September 24, 2025• On Friday, September 26th at 4:00 p.m., come out to watch the Sullivan Homecoming parade and show your local support. Line-up begins at 3:00 p.m. and will be done on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s theme is Rio. Questions or comments should be directed to SHS Principal Daniel Allen at allend@sullivan.k12.il.us, or call (217) 728-8311. … Read More

Sullivan Fire pancake and sausage breakfast

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•September 24, 2025• On Saturday, September 27th, from 6:00 until 10:00 a.m., the Sullivan Fire Protection District will be holding its 13th Annual ‘Pancake and Sausage’ breakfast at the Sullivan Firehouse, 115 West Harrison Street in Sullivan. This is an all-you-care-to-eat breakfast, with meal donations as follows: adults, $7.00, children 6-12, $4.00, and those 5 and under eat free. There will also be five-pound boxes of sausage on sale for $30.00 each. Call (217) 728-8714 with any questions. … Read More

Dove’s ‘Candlelight Services’

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•September 24, 2025• Dove Domestic Violence Program invites you to join them for their annual Candlelight Services. It is a time of reflection, hope, and community. These meaningful gatherings give an opportunity to come together in remembrance, honor, and support of those impacted by domestic violence. All are welcome to join this special service. Your presence helps shine a light of compassion and strength for all who attend. This event is to light the night and honor those who have suffered and died due to domestic violence, and celebrate with the survivors and those who advocate for safe homes for … Read More

Share your family favorite recipes

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•September 24, 2025• It’s that time of year again – we are asking for readers to submit their favorite recipe for our annual “Family Favorites” cookbook publication. Whether it’s an old family favorite passed down through generations, a recipe you created yourself when being creative, or something new that you love, we are interested in what tickles your palate and brings you joy to put on the table. The “Family Favorites” cookbook will be published in November. Please submit your recipes to rtipsword@newsprogress.com  … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Audrey Lee England

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Audrey Lee England, 94, of Allenville, passed away 8:33 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 21, 2025, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, with Pastor Bob Vail and Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service, Sunday at the funeral home in Sullivan.  Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the Allenville Christian Church. Audrey was born in Sullivan on December 4, 1930, the daughter of Berthol D. and Myrtie L. (Burtcheard) Bathe.  Audrey married Billy Ted … Read More

Balanced attack leads to Redskin victory Friday

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•September 17, 2025• Sullivan traveled to Sangamon Valley Friday night and stormed home with the win. Sangamon Valley got on the board first with a 59-yard touchdown pass, but Logan Fleener returned the ensuing kickoff 74 yards for the Redskin score. Owen Smith then punched one in from 15 yards out and converted on the two-point conversion to give Sullivan the 14-7 lead at the end of the quarter. In the second quarter, Aiden Dinger scored on a pair of rushing TDs and Addison Hullum ran one in from 5 yards out to stretch the lead to 34-14 at the … Read More

“Warrior Jeep Run”: fun in fundraising

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Photo Submitted Participants of the 2025 “Warrior Wheels Jeep Run”, hosted by the Sullivan VFW Post 6410 on September 6, enjoyed a refreshingly temperate day for the event. The large gathering visited the Shelbyville VFW, Bethany American Legion, and Lovington American Legion before returning to Sullivan. All participants had a wonderful time driving and riding in the Jeep Run, and all proceeds benefit the Veterans’ Fund. … Read More

Lovington TNR program begins 

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•September 17, 2025• Submitted The presence of numerous, problematic, feral cats was recognized in Lovington, and locals Pam Anklam and Kelly Creek discussed the problem, trying to arrive at a solution that was effective and humane. Pam had had a feral mother with four kittens show up at her home, and after speaking with both the Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital (KVAH) and Moultrie County Animal Control (MCAC), she had them spayed/neutered. She then released the mother feline back to her colony and found homes for all four of the kittens. Both Pam and Kelly Creek came to the conclusion that … Read More