•June 11, 2025• Heartland Mini Hoofs will be at the Mid-Illinois Senior Services building on June 17th at noon. Heartland Mini Hoofs is a mini-equine therapy visitation program that is dedicated to brining mini-horses to visit and interact with those of all ages. Equine therapy helps build self-esteem, improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety/stress, and foster trust and connection. For more information, call (217) 728-8521. … Read More
•June 11, 2025• Entries for Arthur’s 2025 Freedom Celebration Parade are now being accepted. “Hometown Celebration” is the theme for the 31st annual parade. … Read More
The Panther’s Scream •June 11, 2025• by Janet Roney “It’s time to quit and go home when I start seeing things!” Roger hung his jacket on the hook and stood there with a puzzled look on his face. “Seeing things? What did you see?” I asked. My worry about my husband working so late at night at the isolated Murphy River farm on the east county line was replaced by a new concern. “I don’t know. In my tractor lights, I thought I saw something dark dart across in front of me. Maybe it was a reflection. After I quit and … Read More
•June 11, 2025• This summer, from June 16th through July 28th, the Arthur Public Library will be holding B.A.S.E. teen workshops for those ages 10 and above. June 16th will be “Plant the Seeds of Change,” a hands-on activity where youth decorate planters and plant a seed or small plant symbolizing growth and transformation. June 30th will be “ Positive Thought Loops,” where they will explore positive thought loops and paint a rock with uplifting affirmations. July 14th will be “ Gratitude Jar,” where they will create a Gratitude Jar to fill with positive notes and reminders for tough days; … Read More
•June 11, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council made several appointments and approved some routine matters during a brief city council meeting Monday night. The council approved a recommendation from Commissioner Woodworth to appoint LJ Vincent as Water Distribution Collections Systems Foreman. They also approved recommendations from Mayor Mossman appointing Amanda Mayberry, Karen Reed, Jennifer Love and Kathy Price to terms on the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Board. Also on the agenda was financing for the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development. On the recommendation of several council members, Mossman agreed to postpone the vote until the council … Read More
•June 11, 2025• by DM Williamee On Monday, the Village of Lovington held its regular Board Meeting. Guests in attendance were Eric Shangraw of GFI, Linda Patrick, a resident, and Roger Nuxoll of Farnsworth Group. With respect to the visitor and public comments section, Linda Patrick was very vocal on numerous points. Her first concern was not being able to reach the Village during regular business hours, and there being no signs posted on the door as to whom to speak with if needed. She had a water leak and called the police, but had to leave a message. She … Read More
Barbara Sue Smith, 80, of Lovington, passed away 5:37 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services Monday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service or to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951 Sue was born December 12, 1944, in Iola; the daughter of Wilson Leroy and Dolly Opal (Ramsey) Colclasure. She … Read More
Michael Welch Michael B. Welch, 64, of Lake Whales, Florida passed away at 2:55 p.m. Saturday June 7, 2025 in the Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida. Arrangements are incomplete at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More
James Myers James L. Myers, 87, of Dundee, Florida passed away at 9:11 a.m. Friday June 6, 2025 in Winter Haven Hospital, Winter Haven, Florida. Arrangements are incomplete at Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More
Violet Lillico Violet M. Lillico, 88, of Bethany, passed away 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Sullivan Healthcare and Senior Living. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Visitation will be an hour prior to the services Thursday, at the funeral home. Burial will take place in the Oak Grove Cemetery, Rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Bethany Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry: 312 West South Water Street, Bethany, IL 61914 … Read More