•May 7, 2025• These are the moments when lives are changed and set on a course toward future success, all because another person paid it forward. That was evidenced by a full room of generous people investing in the Class of 2025 at Sullivan High School, CUSD #300. … Read More
•May 7, 2025• Fiction: “2 Sisters Murder Investigations” (2 Sisters Detective Agency series #2) by James Patterson & Candice Fox; “25 Alive” (Women’s Murder Club #25) by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro; “Blood Moon” by Sandra Brown; “Bridal Shower Murder” (Lucy Stone series #31) by Leslie Meier; “Bury Her Twice” (Carolina McKay series #7) by Tony Urban and Drew Strickland; “Caught in a Trap” (Mysteries of Cobble Hill Farm series #12) by Beth Adams; “The Chow Maniac” (Noodle Shop series #11) by Vivien Chien; “Dead Broke, Colorado” by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone; “A Dragon of Black Glass” (Moon … Read More
•May 7, 2025• SHS Girls Track finished in 14th place with 14 points at the 20 team Monticello Invitational last Friday against several 2A schools. Riane Bear had a tremendous night winning the high jump at 1.62 meters in a field of 23 athletes. Julia Moody finished 7th place in the 3200 meter run in 13:46, while Avery Renfro finished 7th in the 400 meter in 1:03. The 4 x 200 relay of Dyer, Bear, Crothers, and Hodge also finished 7th in 1:53. … Read More
Nelson Ford •May 7, 2025• by Janet Roney Murphy’s Law was alive and well in our family in 1988. I had several items on my “Oh, no!” list that year. At the top of the list were some family members’ illnesses and my little brother’s death. Then, there was the Drought of 1988. City folks don’t like water rationing, high temperatures, and brown lawns during droughts. For farmers like us, who can only stand idly by while their crops shrivel in 90 to 100+ degree temperatures and weeks of no rain, droughts are catastrophes. The Drought of 1988 was a … Read More
•May 7, 2025• by DM Williamee The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, known for its speed and bright, glowing trails, is an annual event, and the meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet. It is visible each year from approximately April 19th through May 28th. The peak activity typically occurs on or around May 5th through 8th, with the shower offering good visibility, especially in the predawn hours. While the most vivid viewing will be in the Southern Hemisphere, it can be viewed globally. Unlike most major annual meteor showers, there is no sharp “peak” for this shower, but … Read More
Dennis Ferguson Dennis M. ‘Denny’ Ferguson, 76 of Bethany, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home. Celebration of Life services were held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Tom Hoskins officiating. Burial with military rites were conducted by the Bethany American Legion Post #507 in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie – Douglas 4-H or the Bethany Peace Meal. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More
Wayne Brown Wayne M. Brown, 87, of Lovington, passed away 7:10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Graveside services were held Friday, May 2, 2025, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More
2015 At the regular city council meeting, Streets and Public Improvements Commissioner Monty LeCrone announced that it would be his last time attending. “Thanks for all of your cooperation,” he said. “I hope we got everything in good shape in the last four years.” Although April had a few cold stretches, the statewide average temperature for the month was 54.1 degrees, 1.7 degrees above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Sullivan senior and basketball player Emily Neuhauser signed her letter of intent committing to play basketball at Lake Land College in … Read More
•May 7, 2025• Membership finding success in leadership journey SHS’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) recently received word from National FCCLA, for which they earned recognition as a Gold Level chapter in the 2024-2025 “Go For The Red Membership” recruitment campaign. Chapters that demonstrate exceptional recruitment efforts and increase their membership by at least 20 members are eligible to apply for this yearly award. Sullivan High School FCCLA announced they are the only chapter in the state of Illinois to earn this “Gold” recognition for increasing membership from 22 members in 2023-2024 to 60 members for the … Read More
New Visitor Center and Museum expected to open in 2026 On Friday, April 25th, the Illinois Amish Heritage Society held a groundbreaking event for their new Visitor Center and Museum, which drew a sizable crowd. The mission is to respect the heritage, preserve the culture, and promote the understanding of the Illinois Amish. The vision is to be the gateway for experiencing Amish history and culture. Pictured are a horse and plough team at work, and the IAHC board, shovels in hand, performing the groundbreaking ceremony. … Read More