Faith Lutheran Has Cookout
•June 21, 2017• Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan is having a cookout and bake sale at Sullivan, IGA 10 a.m-2 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Ribeyes, brats and pork chop sandwiches will be served hot off the grill. Proceeds go to the Creation Museum / Noah’s Ark Trip by Faith Lutheran Church. … Read More
School Board Approves Budget
•June 21, 2017• In his final budget hearing as superintendent of Sullivan schools Brad Tuttle reminded the board that the state’s budget problems continue to cause problems in education. “In spite of the state still lagging on categorical payments plus $216,000 in tax collection delayed until next year, the district is in good shape overall,” Tuttle told the board as he recapped funds that are challenged with the lack of state funds. … Read More
Mobile Mammography Available Locally
•June 21, 2017• Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Mobile Mammography Services will be at the SBL Sullivan Clinic July 20. To make an appointment for a mammogram on the mobile van call 1-800-639-5929. The Mobile Mammography van helps provide mammograms to women who may not otherwise have access to, or be able to afford, these life-saving preventive screens. Women who qualify will receive their mammogram free. The mobile mammography van is available to all women regardless of their financial status. Women with insurance that covers their yearly mammogram are also welcome. … Read More
Obituaries 6-21-2017: Betty J. Wiseley
Betty J. Wiseley Betty J. Wiseley, 82, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:02 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017 in Mattoon Health Care Center. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Obituaries 6-21-2017: Leo Trumper
Leo Trumper Leo “Trump” B. Trumper, 97, of Assumption died Sunday, June 11, 2017. Funeral Mass was held June 15 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Assumption. Burial with full military rites was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption handled arrangements. … Read More
July Fourth Celebration Brings New Rides/Big Fireworks
•June 21, 2017• Sullivan Fourth of July celebration begins June 30 with the Sullivan American Legion presenting Conner Family Amusements of Beardstown for the first time. Unlimited ride armbands are $25 for June 30-July 4th activities. … Read More
F.L.I.P. 4 Findlay 5K Run/Walk
•June 21, 2017• F.L.I.P. in Findlay is sponsoring a 5K Walk/Run August 12 at Eagle Creek State Park. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with 8 a.m. scheduled for race time. Fees include t-shirt. Prizes will include three awards per age group and gender with the overall male and female winners eliminated from their respective age groups. Online registration is available at www.active.com or contact Jody McCormick at 217-725-5176. … Read More
Obituaries 6-21-2017: Sandra Meredith
Sandra Meredith Sandra Lee Meredith, 74, of Ormond Beach, Fla., formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 3:05 p.m. (EST) Sunday, June 11, 2017 in The Conquina Center in Ormond Beach, Fla. after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Memorial services will be 3 p.m. Saturday July 1 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Lyle Goss officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. … Read More
Old Water Tower Comes Down in July; Health Coverages Discussed
•June 21, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress Sullivan City Council discussed and agreed to waive the bidding requirements for the demolition of the old water tower off Jackson Street. Other contractors were invited to bid, but there was no interest shown the city council learned at the June 12 meeting held at Elizabeth Titus Library. Iseler Demolition, based out of Romeo, Mich. is scheduled to arrive the week of July 12 for the demolition. All the buildings and businesses in the surrounding area will be tarped to protect them from debris. … Read More