Washington Plaza Returns

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•April 5, 2017• Commissioner Bill Hagen sat in on his final city council meeting Monday, March 27. As he approached his impending retirement, he stated, “I feel good about the improvements and progress of the water and sewer department. I have respect for the people I have worked with and the support that was offered.” Washington Plaza will be in place once again this summer during theater season; although it will not be blocking any road lanes as it did last year. This year Washington Plaza will take up only the nearby sidewalk and parking places adjacent to The Little … Read More

Greenhill Cemetery: Two Decades of Memories for One Man

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•April 5, 2017• By Mike Brothers Kurk Grohler has been working at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan for the past 24 years. Next week Grohler steps down to allow the new cemetery superintendent Herb Bricker to take over maintaining the 35 acre city cemetery. “I’ve had three bosses, Leon Lane, Rick Dunscomb and Ann Short, and they have all been great to work for,” Grohler said, noting Leon Lane first gave him a chance to work for the city. One thing for which Grohler is glad is that Lane’s grandson, Kyler, joined Grohler at Greenhill three years ago and will get … Read More

Double-header Win for Sullivan Softball

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•April 5, 2017• The Sullivan softball team finished the week 2-1 with a double-header win against Decatur MacArthur and a loss to Tuscola. The Redskins swept Decatur MacArthur 12-1 and 18-10 Saturday. In the first game, Sullivan scored two runs in the third for a 3-1 lead and did not look back. Sullivan extended that lead to 5-4, then tacked on nine straight runs. Brooke Tuttle was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.  … Read More

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Curtis Yokley

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Curtis Yokley Curtis W. Yokley, 46, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Sullivan. Private family services will be held by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Curtis was born January 14, 1971 in Decatur, a son of Maxie and Bebbie Moran Yokley. He enjoyed drinking coffee and fishing.  … Read More

OVHS Softball Improves Record with Villa Grove Win

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•April 5, 2017• The Okaw Valley softball team defeated Villa Grove 10-3 to improve its record to 3-2 at Villa Grove/Heritage Friday. “We came out flat on Friday against a good hitting Villa Grove team,” said Dave Benning. “However, I was impressed with our timely hitting especially by Natalie Jeffers, Kailyn Boyer, and Paige Robinson to tie the game and then put it away with three good rallies.” VGH took a 2-0 lead before OV scored four runs in the third inning when Grace Harlin and Kayla Wheeler lead off the inning with back-to-back walks. Natalie Jeffers hit a double … Read More

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Brian Cookson

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Brian Cookson Brian W. Cookson, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 in his residence. A memorial reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 in New Beginnings Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  … Read More

Menus 4-5-2017

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, April 10 – Salisbury beef patty, mashed potatoes, buttered baby carrots, whole grain dinner roll, pears. Tuesday, April 11 – Chicken salad, hearty vegetable bean soup, applesauce, orange juice, crackers, cake. Wednesday, April 12 – Spaghetti pie, lettuce salad w/spring greens & dressing pkg., corn, bread stick, hot buttered apples w/cinnamon. Thursday, April 13 – Focaccia crusted chicken, creamed peas & potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, melon salad. Friday, April 14 –  CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, April 10 – Granola bar, peach juice, milk. Tuesday, … Read More

Obituaries 4-5-2017: Virginia Butler

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Virginia Butler Virginia A. Butler, 90, of Sullivan passed away at 4 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3 in Penn Township in Moweaqua. Arrangements were made by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More