Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library slime and foam reward party a hit

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Photos by DM Williamee •July 16, 2025• by DM Williamee Last Friday, July 11th at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan, participants in the library’s summer reading program arrived to enjoy their reward for completing five weeks of their reading logs: a foam and slime party. Laughing, joyful children could be found lounging in the foam bed, chasing bubbles or slinging slime into the air or at each other. The colorful slime adorned clothing, skin and hair, with one young lady exclaiming, “I’m a frog!” Parents stood nearby grinning and supervising the festivities as slime flew and bubbles abounded … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Benjamin Franklin Harris

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Benjamin Franklin Harris, 90, of Bethany went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 6:43 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Shelbyville Manor, Shelbyville, after living with Alzheimer’s Dementia for several years with courage and resilience. A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2025 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, with Rev. Douglas Harris officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Following the service, burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Benjamin was born August 25, 1934, in … Read More

All about horses – A family event of heritage, healing & horsepower at the IAHC

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•July 9, 2025• The Illinois Amish Heritage Center invites the public to a one-of-a-kind experience that blends education, equine demonstrations, and Amish heritage. “All About Horses” will take place on Saturday, July 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is designed to showcase the incredible role horses have played, and continue to play in our communities, culture, and health. “The mission of the Illinois Amish Heritage Center is to provide education through immersive experiences,” said David King, Executive Director of the IAHC. “This event delivers just that – an opportunity for all ages to learn about the deep connection … Read More

HICF senior scholarship recipients

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•July 9, 2025• Madison Flexser Scholarship awards are made possible through the generous support of donors who believe in the importance of post-secondary education and apprenticeship programs as an investment in the future of our community and its next generation. … Read More

LLC  hosting registration events

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•July 9, 2025• Lake Land College will be hosting two Fast Track to Fall registration events this summer to help students get ready for the start of the Fall 2025 semester. The events will serve as one-stop shops for students to enroll at the college, register for classes, and apply for scholarships. Lake Land College staff members from Admissions, Counseling, and Financial Aid will be present to answer questions and guide students through the onboarding process.  … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……..66

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Dead Man’s Grove •July 9, 2025• by Janet Roney We had no map showing the route of the Charleston Road from Moultrie to Paris, Illinois, when we took our family hike in the 1980s, but, except for a few anxious moments in the poison ivy and blackberry vines at Nelson Ford, we knew the way to go. Some of the old trail has been moved to follow section lines, but most of the meandering old trail used by ancient hunting parties and hordes of pioneer immigrants, including the Lincolns in 1830, can still be followed. … Read More

IDR: Late tax filers, take prompt action

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•July 9, 2025• The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, income tax filing deadline that it is not too late to file and that prompt action can help minimize penalties and interest if a balance is owed. “While the filing deadline has passed, the longer you wait, the more it could potentially cost you due to penalties and interest,” explained IDOR Director David Harris. “Whether you owe money or are due a refund, it is important to get your return filed and take that first step.” … Read More