Sullivan High School band director: Grammy music educator

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Nomination an honor, testament to his students •June 4, 2025• by DM Williamee Sullivan Schools 2024-2025 Interim Band Director, Chris Keniley, has been selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2026 Grammy Music Educator Award. This is a significant honor recognizing his contributions to music education. When asked about the nomination, Chris shared, “I didn’t know how significant it was; I learned more after I got a letter a month ago saying that I had been nominated, and could I fill out a few more details about what I’ve done at the school.” There is supplemental material he needs to submit, … Read More

Gospel Series: King performance

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•June 4, 2025• On Sunday, June 8th, at 6:00 p.m., renowned Gospel singer Rick Allen King will be performing at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S. Allen Street in Allenville. Rick began his musical journey singing with his mother at age six. Still a young boy of twelve, he started singing professionally and has shared the stage with many leading artists in Gospel Music. Even now, Rick sings his songs for concerts, churches, banquets – any event where good Gospel Music is appreciated. For more information, visit his website at http://rickalanking.com.  Fellowship and light refreshments will follow after the concert, … Read More

Alzheimer’s awareness fundraiser

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•June 4, 2025• On June 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Heritage Woods of Sullivan will be holding an Alzheimer’s Awareness Fundraiser. Hot dogs, chips, cookies, and bottled water will be provided for a nominal $5.00. These lunches will be prepared in “to go” fashion, making for a quick lunch break while raising funds for Alzheimer’s awareness. Questions? Call (217) 728-4300. … Read More

Windsor Book Club

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•June 4, 2025• On Thursday, June 5th, at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room, the Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library Book Club will be meeting. This month’s conversation and tea will be about their May selection, “Wild Dark Shore,” by New York Times bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy. You can also check out a copy of their June title of choice, “The Book Club for Troublesome Women,” by Marie Bostwick.  For more information, see the Library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stormlibrary, or send an email to WindsorLibraryJess@Gmail.com. … Read More

Sign collision at Agri-Fab

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Photo submitted In the late afternoon of Saturday, May 31st, there was a single-vehicle accident, with the vehicle making contact with the Sullivan Agri-Fab factory signage located at the factory frontage on Hamilton Street. Per Sullivan Police Department’s Chief of Police, Andrew Pistorius, the airbag was deployed in the incident, and the driver refused medical treatment. No further information is available at this time. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Barbara Johnson

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Barbara J. Johnson, 93, of Bethany, passed away 12:02 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Arthur Home in Arthur.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Wednesday, at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will take place in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Food Bank or to the Sullivan High School Football Program. Barb was born September 11, 1931, in Newman; the daughter of … Read More

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