Gynith Patterson Gynith Georgia Patterson, 101, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:24 p.m. Thursday July 27, 2017 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County. Celebration of Life services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Lower Ash Grove Cemetery in Strasburg. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• First Mid-Illinois Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FMBH) (the “Company”) announced that Michael L. Taylor has been named Chief Operating Officer. Taylor joined the Company in 2000 and has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer since that time. His expertise in the financial, operational, risk management, and regulatory compliance of the company have been and will continue to be critical to the organization’s success. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Sullivan City Council recently decided to end the solar net metering contract with resident Mike Fowler when it expires September 30. The contract with Fowler was originally approved by the previous city council after Sullivan passed a net metering ordinance. That was prior to Fowler’s installation of a solar electric system which can produce excess electricity for the city use on sunny days. Incorporating solar production made Sullivan one of the few alternative electric production sources in central Illinois. Commissioner Mike Kirk noted that with the ordinance in place the contract would be not be needed. Other … Read More
•August 2, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist How long has it been since you heard anyone say a good word about Illinois? Oh, I recall a decade ago when Thomas Friedman, in his bestseller The World Is Flat, waxed enthusiastically about how the world-wide web browser was basically created at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. Tom was impressed, as he should have been. And I have seen positive stories in the national news more recently about how downtown Chicago is a mecca for young professionals, their creativity and energy, and all the great restaurants and music that … Read More
•August 2, 2017• The Okaw Valley High School band is working hard at band camp and is looking forward to a successful marching season. This year’s band is comprised of 34 students. Teresa Colclasure is the band instructor. Drum majors are Connor Powers and Caleb Hildebrandt; David Hagerman, visual coordinator; Monica Maybell, color guard and Courtney Boyd, percussion. … Read More
•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
•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
•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