Recent Obituaries: Ramona L. Lesley-Hertlein

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Ramona L. Lesley-Hertlein, 96, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday May 27, 2025 in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.Celebration of Life services will be at 12 p.m.  Monday June 2, 2025 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rob Roy officiating.  Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. until service time.  Burial will be in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Bethany United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.Ramona was born December 2, 1928 in Shawneetown, the daughter of Gordon and Beulah Hatcher Ozee. She had … Read More

SES 4th graders “Living Wax Museum” impresses

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Student’s project entertaining and informative •May 28, 2025• by DM Williamee On Wednesday, May 14th, Sullivan Elementary School 4th-grade students from Mrs. Wilson’s, Mr. Campbell’s, Mrs. Smith’s, and Mr. Friese’s classes wowed with their end-of-year “Living Wax Museum” project, which was open to the public. Each student chose a person they admired, whether alive or deceased, to represent—in character. After extensive research about their person, they created outlines, essays, flash cards, tablet presentations, wardrobes, posterboards, and props. They then practiced their public speaking skills and delivery in a class dress rehearsal before show time. Researching an individual and transforming themselves … Read More

Poppies of Remembrance and Sacrifice

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Pictured is Donna Arendell, with the Sullivan American Auxiliary, greeting customers with Memorial Poppies at Kirby Foods on Friday, May 23rd. Each year, millions of Americans wear these poppies in memory of American service members who lost their lives in war in service to their country, and to assist those Veterans who are now hospitalized or in rehabilitation, suffering from wounds and illnesses. The red poppy is a recognized symbol of sacrifice and remembrance. … Read More

Marrowbone Public Library Summer calendar of events

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•May 28, 2025• Marrowbone Public Library will soon begin its “iRead 2025” summer reading program, which will run from June 5th through to July 5th, with July 5th being the “Summer Reading Carnival.” Reading rules: All books must be checked out overnight to count; you may read as many books as you like, but no more than thirty (30) books total will be counted (For adults, no more j=than twelve); books checked out must be at or above your reading level; participants through Kindergarten may count books that are read to them; audiobooks count as one (1) book; and to … Read More

Lovington Public Library June programs

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•May 28, 2025• The sign-up deadline for the “Sign up for Summer Reading” program is June 30th; stop in and get signed up before time runs out to participate in this fun and educational program. June 2nd, 16th, and 30th – Needle night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or sew, participants are there who can help. If you already sew and want to commune, come join the group.  June 3rd – Story time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. This month, we will be reading “My Dad” by Anthony Brown and … Read More

Bear places second at 1A State

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Riane Bear finished as the runner up last Saturday at the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Finals at EIU. Her jump of 5’4.5” earned her the 2nd place in a well contested battle with the champion from El Paso, Aubrey Phillips.  Also for the Lady Redskins, Devon Richardson finished in 13th place with a long jump of 5.01 meters and 25th place in the triple jump with a 9.93 meter finish. The 4 x 100 relay of Mya Dyer, Avery Renfro, Grace Crothers; and Kelsie Hodge finished in 38th place in 53.10.  … Read More

ETML “Summer Reading Theme”: Level Up at Your Library

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•May 28, 2025• Submitted by Laura Davison Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is launching its “Level Up at Your Library” summer reading program. It all begins with our Summer Reading Kickoff party on May 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., free and open to the public, with all ages welcome. At the party, there will be two inflatables, an obstacle course, and a slide. There will be snow cones, cotton candy, face painting, and crafts for the children.  Summer reading starts the week after school is out, and children started reading on May 26th for prizes. Registration is open now. There … Read More

Remembering who we are………60

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Who’s Here? •May 28, 2025• by Janet Roney First, it was one dog; then two; then three more. Soon, every dog in town was barking. I guess hikers don’t often walk through Allenville.  We were a curious sight as our family trudged along the old Charleston Road on our hike to Mat-toon. Our backpacks, topped with sleeping bags and a tent, towered over our heads; canteens clat-tered at the kids’ sides; and a stuffed animal peered out of a pocket in Cynthia’s pack.  A dozen men and boys were milling about or leaning on a car in a yard ahead … Read More

Agri Fab Inc. to host Blood Drive

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•May 28, 2025• Agri Fab Inc. to host Blood Drive   Agri Fab Inc. will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, June 13 at 809 S Hamilton St, inside Gold Classroom. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71025 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. … Read More