Blue Dolphins Qualify for Summer Regional Championships
•August 2, 2017• By J.D. Graham for the Blue Dolphins Sullivan Blue Dolphins had nine swimmers qualify to represent at the 2017 Summer Regional Championships. Anna Wooters brought home three first place finishes for the Dolphins in the 100 butterfly, 200 backstroke and 100 backstroke. She finished out the weekend placing in the top three in five out of seven events. Sofia Nuzzo followed close behind with two first place finishes out of five events. Brodie Goss finished first in the 200 butterfly, and third in the 100 butterfly and 200 individual medley. Natalie Drury brought home a second place … Read More
IDVA Presents the Patriotic Volunteer Appreciation Award
•August 2, 2017• The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) named Rob Gorham as recipient of the Illinois Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award for the Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2017. The Award was presented today at the Army National Guard Armory in Urbana. The Illinois Veterans’ Patriotic Volunteer and Appreciation Award highlights and honors the work of Illinois veterans whose contributions in service to the veteran community and their local communities are truly above and beyond. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of their leadership, dedication, innovation, and impact in serving these communities. Award recipients are those whose efforts add to … Read More
Big D’s Dogs On The Move
•August 2, 2017• Big D’s Dogs is on the move in Sullivan with owner Dennis Ozier at the helm of the portable hot dog stand. You have to keep your eyes open to keep up with Big D’s Dogs. Ozier is serving all beef and regular hot dogs from his hot dog stand all over town. “It’s a fun way to offer a good deal on a hot dog meal,” Ozier said, emphasizing, “Everybody loves a a good hot dog.” Big D is serving all beef and regular bun length hot dogs, chips and a drink for just three bucks. … Read More
Lovington Public Library Hosts August Activities
•August 2, 2017• Registration opens for the Koi Fish Acrylic Painting Workshop with artist David Zoberis Aug. 1 and ends Sept. 7 at Lovington Public Library. The workshop will be held 6-8:30 p.m Tuesday, September 12. A registration fee is charged for the 15-20 spots available. The Reading Redbirds are students in grades fourth-eighth who come together to hang out, have fun and get creative at the library. 3:45-4:45 p.m. Tuesday, August 1 and 15. … Read More
Obituaries 8-2-2017: Connie Nolen
Connie Nolen Connie S. Nolen, 78, of Sullivan, died at 11:28 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in her home.. Celebration of Life services were held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Jim Dona officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Connie S. Nolen
Connie Nolen Connie S. Nolen, 78, of Sullivan, died 1:35 a.m. Thursday, July 27, 2017 in her home. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Reed Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Dona officiating. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. Sunday. The family request casual dress. Memorials are suggested to the St. Judes Children’s Hospital or the ASPCA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mrs Nolen was born December 13, 1938 in Springfield, IL, the daughter of Grover and Ida Mae Cherry Robison. Connie retired … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Gynith Georgia Patterson
Gynith Georgia Patterson Gynith Georgia Patterson, 101, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Thursday July 27, 2017 in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in the Lower Ash Grove Cemetery, Strasburg. Memorials are suggested to the Titus Manor, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Gynith was born January 15, 1916 in Findlay the daughter of Ira Roger and Sarah Elizabeth Ringo Mayberry. She was a member of the … Read More
Lake Shelbyville to Host Night at the Visitor Center
•July 26, 2017• The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be keeping the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center open until 9:30 p.m. July 29 for a special night of activities. … Read More
Obituaries 7-26-2017: Lee Freeland
Lee Freeland Lee Rhodes Freeland, 90, of Dalton City, passed away at 10:12 a.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29 in Marrowbone Township Cemetery with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany is in charge of arrangements. … Read More