Pink Remains the Color
•October 28, 2015• Since Breast Cancer Awareness month has been celebrated during October, there is still time to donate a $1 to show support with a pink ribbon at the Wild Hair Saloon, 5 West, Oakwood Apothecary, Sandy Sanders, Traditional Sullivan Bakery, Gasland and Barry Featheringill in Sullivan and Bethany Foods. … Read More
Firewood Transportation Limits Lifted
•October 28, 2015• The state of Illinois will no longer restrict the movement of any cut, non-coniferous firewood within the state. Illinois joins Missouri, Iowa, and Kentucky in the deregulation of Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The 2015 survey of traps detected EAB in 10 new counties in Illinois: Madison, Mercer, Jackson, Saline, Hamilton, Wayne, Clay, Jefferson, Washington, and Bond. The addition of 10 new counties has brought the total count of confirmed counties to 60. “The survey results this year support deregulation with nearly 60 percent of our counties confirmed positive for EAB,” said Plant and Pesticide Specialist Supervisor Scott … Read More
Local Driver Hits the Monster Jam Circuit
There is a Need for Speed •October 28, 2015• By Mike Brothers When Brianna Mahon graduated from Sullivan High School in 2008, her need for speed had already taken over the teenage honor student’s life. Professional MotoCross racing dominated her weekends then, but today she’s getting into bigger machines. Mahon is a mild-mannered hair dresser working from her rustic shop at the intersection of Main Street and Highway 128 in Dalton City during the week. When the weekend comes, she gets behind the wheel of the Monster Jam Truck Scooby Doo in nationwide events. Monster Jam competitions are held in … Read More
OV Celebrates Senior Night Win
•October 28, 2015• It was senior night for the Okaw Valley volleyball team, and they celebrated with a win over Cerro Gordo October 15. In two hard fought matches Okaw Valley came out on top 25-22 and 29-27. The team record is 10-14-0. Megan Dash stepped up for nine kills, one ace, three digs and six block shots. … Read More
Halloween Celebrated
•October 28, 2015• Halloween in Lovington will be celebrated Friday, October 30. Safe trick of treating at businesses runs from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. with residential treating from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, October 31 a costume judging will be held at the First Church of God Life Center beginning at 4 p.m. Anyone from infant to high school age qualifies for the judging contest. Lovington Community Club is providing hot dogs and chips. The Lovington Park Board is providing drinks and desserts. … Read More
Blue Dolphins Bring Home Honors
Remember When? 10-28-2015
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Cadet Bruce A. Gannaway, son of Jeffrey L. and Patricia A. Gannaway of Windsor, received practical work in military leadership at the U.S. Army ROTC advanced camp in Ft. Riley, Kan. Gangway is a student at Eastern Illinois University. The Sullivan High School marching band captured first place among Class C schools in field competition during the Arthur Marching Knights and Arthur Music Boosters fourth annual “Bandfest 90” competition Saturday in Arthur. Bethany High School took second place among Class D schools. The Sullivan and Bethany flag corps both placed second in … Read More
Fireworks in December Legion Auxiliary Raffle
•October 28, 2015• The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary is holding a 50/50 raffle “Fireworks in December”. Tickets are on sale now through December 4. (Please note there will not be actual fireworks in December) … Read More
New CIPT Program Director Announced
•October 28, 2015• C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation has announced the hiring of Kim Adair as the Central Illinois Public Transit (CIPT) Program Director. As CIPT Director, Adair will serve as a key member of the agency management staff and will be responsible for the day-to-day management, leadership and operation of the C.E.F.S. Central Illinois Public Transit Program to ensure effective accountability, oversight and outcomes of the transit operations with funders, grant recipients, partners, local communities and riders. Adair was previously employed with the North Dakota Department of Transportation for four years where she held the position of Public Transit Section … Read More