Photo by DM Williamee On Friday, June 6th, at 12:21 p.m., the Sullivan Fire Department was called to a vehicle fire that was contained to the engine compartment. The bulk appeared to have been knocked down by an ABC fire extinguisher just prior to the Department’s arrival. Fire Department personnel also deployed additional extinguishers to complete the extinguishment. An Engine, Tanker, and Ambulance responded. The incident was cleared at 12:41 p.m. … Read More
•June 11, 2025• Last weekend’s community-wide yard sales resulted in both locals and non-locals descending on Sullivan, looking for deals and ready to dicker. On offer ranged from high-ticket items (vehicles) to T-shirts for a quarter, comics for a nickel, and there were even some free bins. The best-attended were those with clear signage, balloons, and other markers, making them easy to find. Friday’s rain did not deter the bargain hunters nor the sellers. Sales were set up in driveways, garages, front yards, inside homes, and even churches. Said one Bethany resident on Saturday, “ I really did not intend … Read More
•June 11, 2025• The Arthur-Atwood Lions Club is partnering with the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair to present tractor and truck pulling on Friday, August 1st at 6:00 p.m. in Arthur. The dates for the fair have moved to July 24th to August 2nd. The Fair Board agreed to partner with the Lions Club to present the Tractor and Truck Pull during the 2025 fair. The event will feature six ITPA classes and two local truck classes. The ITPA classes are Classics, 6,850 Pro Farm, 2-wheel drive trucks, 9,500 Limited Pro Stock, Pro Stock, and 11,000 Pro Farm. … Read More
Photo by DM Williamee On Friday, June 6th, Sullivan Boy Scouts Troop #39 was in the Kirby’s parking lot serving tasty items including ribeye and pork chop sandwiches, brats and dogs, chips, and beverages. Pictured L-R: Aidan Coil, Evan Young, Gideon Walk, Charlie Conlin, David Ryherd, Will Flexser, Josh Bailey, Liam Coil, Eric Bettinger, Boaz Heywood, and James Conlin. … Read More
•June 11, 2025• Photo submitted Natasha Deters, SBL Regional Cancer Center Director, accepts the donation from Sullivan Fast Stop Manager Cheryl Coddington. The Sarah Bush Lincoln Regional Cancer Center recently received a donation from Sullivan Fast Stop, a division of South Central FS. Cheryl Coddington, the manager of Sullivan Fast Stop, said that during October, the gas station donated a penny for every gallon of gas bought. “A lot of our customers rely on the Regional Cancer Center, so we want to be able to give back to the community and help in any way,” Coddington said. The donation will … Read More
•June 11, 2025• 4th Quarter Honor Roll-5th grade: Brady Ault, MaiCallie Austin, Kourtney Baker, Brantley Ballinger, Alayna Brown, Abby Doss, Hadley Downs, Adelyn Hensley, Ari Hite, Wesley Kline, Jace Lewis, Kinsley Little, Olivia McKinney, Braxton Montgomery, Mason Montgomery, Keegan Musgraves, Reese O’Dell, Rayne Reed, Branch Rincker, Cobie Roberts, Rowen Seirzinger, and Nora Varney. … Read More
Reads for June and beyond •June 11, 2025• Fiction: The Children of Eve (Charlie Parker series #22) by John Connolly; Cliffs, Clues, & Conspiracies (Camper & Criminals series #40) by Tonya Kappes; Cold Dead Cash (Shotgun Johnny series #3) by William W. Johnstone & J. A. Johnstone; Dismal Trail by Ron Schwab; Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen; Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz; Heartwood by Amity Gaige; Never Lie by Freida McFadden; Last Supper (Chase Adams FBI series #18) by Patrick Logan; Locked Door by Freida McFadden ; The Marriage Pact (Amish of Marigold series #3) by Kathleen … Read More
•June 11, 2025• Straight A Honor Roll, Seniors: Addison Brush, Zoe Conlin, Olivia Cordes, Hannah Creek, Anderson Crouse, Elise Fleming, Kaitlyn Kirby, Rhett Lehman, Taylar Mercer, Angel Miller, Ivan Moxley, Simon Parri, Hayden Righter, Addison Stollard, Alyssa Taylor, Sarina Voegel, Tabitha Webb, Claire Welch, and Kenadi Wyrozumski. Straight A Honor Roll, Juniors: Riane Bear, Danica Bell, Emily Crosier, Mae Dawkins, James Feldkamp, Logan Fleener, Mikaela Guest, Josie Herschberger, Johnathan Iacobazzi, Wilma Plank, Eiley Poe, Devon Richardson, Madilyn Shonkwiler, Jnai Webb, and Kolton Wiley. Straight A Honor Roll, Sophomores: Olivia Hullum, Grant Martin, Julia Moody, Emerson Risley, Kaylee Smith, and Gavin … Read More
•June 11, 2025• L to R: Marty Jones, Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, Bentley Parsons, Kyndall Crist, Kelsey Lust, Beth Jones, Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770 (all Atwood Jr. High). Students from Arthur Christian School, ALAH High School, and Atwood-Hammond Grade School recently showcased their patriotism and writing skills in the 2025 Americanism Essay Contest. Sponsored by the Arthur Legion Auxiliary #479, the Atwood Legion Auxiliary #770, and the Lovington Legion Auxiliary #429, the contest encouraged students to reflect on the thought-provoking question: “What is My Favorite National Memorial or Monument?” 119 essays were submitted across three grade-level divisions. To ensure a … Read More
•June 11, 2025• Submitted by Unit #68 The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary Unit #68 presented awards from two recent contests to area students at a ceremony following Memorial Day services at the Sullivan American Legion on May 26th, 2025. L-R: Ruth Keown, Gabriella Tippit, Applee Baumgartner, Madelyn Wilhelm, Tessa Towle, Violet Cohan, Lydia Hayse, Becky Lawson. Lindsey Ozier, a recent graduate of Okaw Valley High School, was recognized for her first-place finish in the Americanism Essay Contest, and Sullivan High School junior Jade McKee was awarded second place. Both students received monetary awards and certificates. … Read More