Independence Day Raffle Tickets On Sale

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•June 8, 2016• The annual Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development Independence Day 50/50 raffle is approaching. Tickets are on sale now at various locations for $1 each, which will give the holder a chance for the Jackpot, which will be announced at the end of the July 4th parade. Last year’s grand prize raffle winner won $5619. SCED raffle tickets are on sale now at CF&H Insurance, E-K Petro Mart, Sullivan IGA, Sullivan Pharmacy, TnT Pizzeria, Triple B Do-It-Best, Cathrine’s Custom Framing and Oakwood Apothecary. … Read More

Lovington Grade School Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls Announced

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•June 8, 2016• Lovington Grade School’s fourth quarter honor rolls include the following students who earned straight As: Tori Morgan, Kenli Nettles and Colin Stanley, eighth grade; Max Allen, Quentin Day, Reggie Edmonds, Delaney Gillis, Gavin Mechling, Michaela Powell, Trey Wardrip and Kaitlyn Zander, sixth grade and Chloe Franklin and Josie Hale, fifth grade. On the Honor Roll are Ronda Hettinger, Shalonda Hettinger, Natalie Lambdin, Makayla Mitchell, Aaron Schmitt, Karyzma Smith and Clayton Stanley, eighth grade; Keegan Ashenfelter, Makenzie Brown, Madisyn Crafton, Allysa Hilton, Rachel Kinney, Robby LeCates, Tatjana Mehmen, Colton Middleton, Devon Miller and Quentin Morgan, seventh grade; Brady … Read More

Obituaries 6-8-2016: Dick Winings

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Dick Winings Richard “Dick” Franklin Winings, 78, formerly of Findlay, passed away to be with his Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, June 4, 2016 in his son’s home in Vonore, Tenn. Born July 18, 1938 in Findlay, he was a son of Virgil and Dollie Johnson Winings. Richard was a faithful Christian man and witness. Devoted to family and friends, he was a faithful provider to family, working at Caterpillar Tractor Co. for 33 years and helping rural farmers planting and harvesting crops. He was a man of great integrity that you could bank on his word. He would give the … Read More

Obituaries 6-8-2016: Roger Bathe

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Roger Bathe Roger K Bathe, age 69, of Mattoon passed away at 12:49 p.m., Sunday, June 5, 2016, in his residence. The funeral service in his honor will begin at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 9, in First United Methodist Church, 1601 Charleston Ave in Mattoon. Pastor Kenneth Hutchens will officiate. Interment will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Effingham. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral home located at 1200 Wabash Avenue in Mattoon. … Read More

Obituaries 6-8-2016: Dale Sunderland

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Dale Sunderland Dale W. Sunderland, M.D., 94, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Dr. Sunderland was born in Fisher, Ill., a son of Glade and Zora Moore Sunderland. He was raised on a farm at the edge of Fisher during those early years. He graduated from Fisher High School in 1939. He was very active in high school, both athletically and musically. He sang in the Glee Club and boys’ Glee Club, sang solos and was active in the male quartet. He played basketball, and he was captain during his senior year. … Read More

Illinois State Museum Will Re-launch July 2

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•June 8, 2016• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that the Illinois State Museum will re-launch Saturday, July 2 pending approval of the administrative rule that will allow the department to charge an admission fee at the main museum campus. The administrative rule is on the agenda for the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) meeting to be held June 14. With approval, the museum will be able to open about two weeks later. Initially, the Illinois State Museum in Springfield, Dickson Mounds Museum near Lewistown and the Research and Collections Center in Springfield will officially open … Read More

Oklahoma State Graduate

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•June 8, 2016• Lainee A. Sanders recently graduated from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. Sanders is the daughter of Kelly Reedy of Bethany and Forrest Sanders of Mattoon. Her grandparents are Dick and Pat Taylor Cast of Broken Arrow, Okla., and her great-grandmother is Myrtle Reedy of Sullivan. … Read More

Coles-Moultrie Sponsorship Benefits SBL Regional Cancer Center

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•June 8, 2016• Coles-Moultrie Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently donated $8,000 in sponsorship funds to Sarah Bush Lincoln’s 27th annual golf benefit scheduled for Friday, June 10, at Mattoon Golf & Country Club. Net proceeds from the event will benefit the construction of Sarah Bush Lincoln’s new Regional Cancer Center. “We are delighted to support Sarah Bush Lincoln in its efforts to enhance cancer care for community members with a new modern facility,” Coles-Moultrie President and CEO Kim Leftwich said. “Coles-Moultrie’s $4,000 donation was matched dollar-for-dollar by CoBank, as part of its ‘Sharing Success’ program designed to benefit cooperatives and … Read More

Family Preparedness Plans Must Include Pets

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•June 8, 2016• According to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, 65 percent of U.S. households include at least one pet. If your family includes a dog, cat, hamster or other furry, feathered or scaly friends, don’t forget to include their unique needs in your home emergency plans. Throughout the month of June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will highlight the importance of emergency preparedness for pets. “Pets are beloved members of many families these days,” said IEMA Director James K. Joseph. “That’s why it’s so important to include your pet’s … Read More