Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs 2025 “Cream of the Crop” photo contest

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•March 19, 2025• Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging young Illinois photographers to submit photos for the 2025 “Cream of the Crop Photo Contest”, which provides students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. Students ages 8 to 18 may submit contest entries until the deadline of June 13, 2025.  Bright Start scholarships of $1,000, $500, and $250 will be awarded to students who place first, second, or third in each of the three age categories.  “I’m excited to announce the opening of the contest because it’s a great opportunity for students to … Read More

Free breakfast draws crowd, elicits smiles

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Pictured (L-R) Susan Conner, Lisa Haggen, Kyler Smith, and Yvonne Workman spent the entire day cooking and serving the crowd that arrived for the much-anticipated breakfast. by D.M. Williamee The free Shrove Tuesday Breakfast at Sullivan’s First United Methodist Church drew a good crowd despite the uncooperative weather. This was their first pancake breakfast since the pandemic. Along with traditional fare, there was a “Crazy Cake” station manned by Allison Haggen which included cinnamon roll pancakes and just about any topping or concoction you could ask for. … Read More

Prairieland Frontiersman share history

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1840’s re-enacting club holds arms and crafts show at the Sullivan American Legion Weaver David Bell deftly using a shuttle loom to weave his wares •March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee The Prairieland Frontiersman held their annual “Historic Arms and Craft Show” Saturday, March 7 and 8 in Sullivan at American Legion Post 68. There was much to see, from weaving and gunsmithing to jewelry and period clothing at the event. It was well attended; the American Legion Hall was packed with vendor tables selling their wares and sharing history. Prairieland Frontiersmen, Inc., an 1840’s re-enacting club, is an Illinois … Read More

Sullivan School Board discusses budget, updates building status

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•March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee The Sullivan CUSD #300 school board held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, March 10th, beginning with updates from the National English Honor Society (NEHS) and the National Honor Society (NHS). NEHS has a few more weeks remaining with their pen pal letters at the elementary schools. They will finish this project with an in-person event to meet their pen pals. Also discussed was re-opening the donation box on the square, and adding food items again as the weather improves. They also plan to do their annual drive for donations.  The NHS discussed performing … Read More

Iacobazzi competes

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•March 19, 2025• Sullivan Track Athlete Johnny Iacobazzi received an invitation to run at the Central Illinois High Performance Classic Indoor Meet held at Illinois College on Saturday, March 15th. Iacobazzi had a great performance, earning 3rd place in the 1600m with a time of 4:31.51, amongst some of the strongest distance runners in the state of Illinois.  … Read More

SHS boys track team compete

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•March 19, 2025• Invitational last Wednesday in a non-scored meet. Many of the Redskins had strong performances. The following are the individuals who earned places at the meet: Johnny Iacobazzi: 2nd 3200m 10:02.24, 8th 800m 2:07.74 Mason Booker: 4th 60m Hurdles 8.87 … Read More

Managing concerns about falls

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•March 19, 2025• Have you turned down a chance to go out with family or friends because you were concerned about falling? Have you cut down on a favorite activity because you might fall? If so, A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is a program for you.  Fear of falling can be just as dangerous as falling itself. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in severe physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. Many older adults also experience increased isolation and depression when they limit their interactions with family and … Read More

SAMA hosts Open House

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Pictured: Laura Elder, on the left, is a member of First United Methodist and attended representing the congregation, and Jamie Crosier on the right is the Admin Pastor at The Vineyard Church.  •March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee The Sullivan Area Ministerial Association (SAMA), formed over 15 years ago, held an Open House on Monday, March 3rd in Sullivan at Sweet Vail Café, giving community members an opportunity to see how local area churches and their leadership work together for the betterment of their community through service. This is the second open meeting held, with the previous one held in … Read More