Lovington Working Women’s Collective holds open house

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L-R: Andrea Wardrip, Stephanie Leinard, Tracy Garmon, Natalie Beck, Sage Hale, Brittany Bates, Jamie Franklin Local group works to help launch local community members’ business aspirations •March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee On March 4th, the Lovington Working Women’s Collective (LWWC) held its quarterly Open House in Lovington, with guest speaker Nathalie Beck, CEO of the Heart of Illinois Foundation, who spoke about how her foundation provides resources to improve the quality of life for residents of the communities served. Natalie, “believes in philanthropy’s unique ability to deliver “innovation capital” while leveraging partnerships.” The soup and freshly baked sourdough bread … Read More

Pet vaccination clinic at library

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•March 19, 2025• The Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany will be hosting a pet vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The entrance for this clinic is the East door. Vaccinations and pricing are as follows: $18.00 rabies shot for dogs/cats, 4+ month old $5.00 Moultrie County dog tag $27.00 DA2P-CPV annual dog (distemper/parvo) $25.00 puppy vaccine 6 wks-4 mos. w/deworming $30.00 Lyme’s vaccination $32.00 canine Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough) $20.00 FVRCP annual cat distemper/upper respiratory $27.00 feline leukemia vaccine annual booster For more information, see the Marrowbone … Read More

Arthur Public Library hosts free nutrition session

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•March 19, 2025• On April 5th at 1:00 p.m. at the Arthur Public Library, Becca Dickens from Regenerative Life Farms will speaks about the benefits of local food infrastructure. Becca is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner who cultivates communities and heals through sustainable food, holistic healing and wellness practices.  You do not need to be a patron of the Arthur Public Library to attend this free event but registration is required. Call (217) 543-2037 or visit the library to reserve your seat. … Read More

Homemade Easter eggs to order

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•March 19, 2025• The United Women in Faith are now taking orders for their homemade chocolate Easter eggs. Decorated peanut butter and vanilla eggs will be available for purchase for family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Order online at https://www.sullivanfirstumc.com/ or pick up an order form in the entryway of the First United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall (located across from the Sullivan Fire Department). All orders are due by March 30th. For over 20 years, all profits have been used to support our many missions, including Mary’s Weekend Bags, AMBUCS, DOVE, and Teen Impact. If you have any questions, contact Ann … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lynnette Hermann

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Lynnette Hermann Lynnette Hermann, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan, IL. followed by a Celebration of Life from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW (1132 Illinois Rt. 32 South). Casual attire is requested. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL.  Lynnette was born on October 31, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Roy McLaughlin and Helen … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……………49

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The Ancient Triangle •March 12, 2025• by Janet Roney One thing nags me about Isaac Hill’s expedition into central Illinois for Thomas Jefferson. Why didn’t their story make it into the history books? I think I know. Isaac Hill did not have a German grandmother. I had a German grandmother. She died when I was six. I know two things about her. She thought her grandchildren were wonderful, and her favorite saying was “A place for everything and everything in its place.” (That remains my elusive goal.) If Isaac Hill had a German grandmother, she would have told the whole world … Read More

Sullivan Senior Center Peace Meal senior nutrition program

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•March 12, 2025• March 2025 Monday – Friday meal menu Peace Meal helps boost the nutritional health of older adults by providing healthy pre-cooked meals, conducting nutrition assessments and education, and sharing food safety instruction. March 12th: country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/white gravy, green beans, broccoli salad March 13th: stuffed chicken breast, Delmonico potatoes, Venetian blend fruit, bread/roll … Read More

LPC Girls Basketball All-Conference announced

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•March 12, 2025• The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced the Girls Basketball All-Conference teams with several area girls receiving honors. Earning first team honors were senior Addison Minor (unanimous selection) and senior Emily Miller from Sullivan and sophomore Sophie Monts of ALAH. Senior Shae Ellis of Sullivan earned 2nd Team selection and sophomore Morgan Casteel of ALAH senior Julia Schrock of Okaw Valley earned honorable mention. … Read More

A Look Back…3-12-2025

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2015 A Sullivan man was brought up on preliminary first-degree murder charges Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 43-year-old woman on March 4. Not only can a good storyline reside within the pages of a book but so can the opportunity for a good conversation. Sullivan Middle School student Sarah DeLong wanted to get the conversation started when she was inspired by the Mattoon reading group, Read Across Mattoon. She had come across a book that the group had been reading while at Common Grounds. DeLong had asked language arts teacher Rikki Ray about possibly starting something … Read More