•July 6, 2016• Indiana State University has announced that Caden Elzy of Sullivan made the dean’s list for the spring semester of 2016. To be eligible for the list, a student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Rosati’s Restaurant is offering the taste of Chicago at the intersection of Route 32 and the Bruce Findlay Road, south of Sullivan. Julie Fifer, the new manager of the full service family styled restaurant, located inside Howy’s at the Lake Shelbyville intersection emphasized the famous Rosati’s pizzas and Italian beef sandwiches are not only offered for the inside dining room but are available for delivery to Sullivan, Findlay, Windsor and the Lake Shelbyville campgrounds. “I spent 18 years working in our family restaurant in Chicago so it’s great to be part of the Rosati family tradition that … Read More
•June 29, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist All I can see ahead for state finances is short and long-term harm for the state, which will be very difficult to repair. Gov. Rauner obviously has no Plan B for his strategy of getting House Speaker Mike Madigan to knuckle under to his demands for a “turn-around agenda,” with which I am generally supportive. I have a Plan B. After more than a year without funding for food for prison inmates, electric power for state facilities all over the state, and even toilet paper for state employees, among many shortages, … Read More
•June 29, 2016• It is a tradition to take a look at the annual corn crop in the area and judge whether it is knee high in July. Corn has grown especially well lately with the combination of rain and heat. Some may say it is at the point where you can hear the stalks as they grow. This year’s corn is far past knee high in July, as RR Best’s drone photograph of the Graven family illustrates. From the drone: Aubrey, Kennedy, Chelsea and Kenny stand in sky high corn. “Driving between Tuscola and Sullivan and looking at various … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Area fireworks programs begin this Saturday, June 25 at the close of Bethany Celebration. On Saturday, July 2 the Arthur and Harristown fireworks displays are set. Sunday, July 3 includes fireworks at Lovington, Monticello, Monticello Railway, Mt. Zion, Pana. … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Free eye screening for diabetic retinopathy is available on the Sullivan IGA parking lot 9 a.m. to noon Friday, July 1. The Sullivan Lions Club sponsored screening is in conjunction with the Lions of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Retina Associates, S.C. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of new blindness in adults in the United States. Early detection is a major factor in the prevention of visual loss. The screening may determine whether you have a retinal problem associated with macular degeneration. Since early detection of such disorders is critical, persons with diabetes or those 55 or … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Little Theatre on the Square in Sullivan is showing Chicago June 29 through July 10. In roaring twenties Chicago, Roxie Hart murders a faithless lover and convinces her hapless husband to take the rap. Convicted and sent to death row, Roxie joins Velma Kelly searching for the “American Dream”: fame, fortune and acquittal. This sharp edged satire features a dazzling score with songs such as All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and When You’re Good To Momma. … Read More
Dear Editor, The educational trip to Florida hosted by Mr. Rogers, Sullivan Middle School science teacher, was an event to remember. I had an amazing time snorkeling, swimming with the manatees, kayaking in the mangroves, exploring the seagrass for crabs and meeting Winter the tailless dolphin. … Read More
•June 29, 2016• The Hole In the Wall B.B.Q. brings apple smoked pulled pork barbecue near the square with a limited initial opening from 11-2 p.m. during Sullivan’s Monday, July 4th celebration. Converting the building on the corner of Monroe and Washington streets has been a four month challenge for Shane Murphy. “A Hole in the Wall” was just an idea I had to create a cozy place for good pulled barbecue,” Murphy said, noting everything he has learned from 20 years of family restaurant experience in Wisconsin has come together in Sullivan. Shane’s wife Katrina, a Sullivan native, brought … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Dalton City United Methodist Church is holding Vacation Bible School 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 25 thru Thursday, July 28 which is free to all children and youth. … Read More