Sobering pre-prom event impacts students

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Recreation of a distracted/impaired driving accident at SHS •April 30, 2025• by Kenny Graven On Thursday, April 24th at 10:30 a.m. in the Sullivan High School parking lot, students witnessed a dramatic and emotional demonstration with the goal of highlighting the dangers and consequences of drinking and distracted driving. In a coordinated effort, the Sullivan Fire and Police Departments, the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office, Moultrie County Coroner Lynn Reed, and McMullin-Young Funeral Home staged a realistic mock car accident. This powerful event was designed to show students the real-life consequences of impaired and distracted driving. … Read More

SHS May 2025 Baccalaureate

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•April 30, 2025• In honor of celebrating the achievements of Sullivan High School’s Class of 2025, the community of Sullivan is invited to attend SHS’s Baccalaureate. This event will be held at Building 1225 on May 4th at 6:00 p.m. The baccalaureate is a cherished tradition that offers an opportunity for reflection, inspiration, and celebration as Sullivan’s graduates prepare to embark on their next journey. It’s a time to come together as a community to honor their accomplishments and offer our support and best wishes for their futures, whether as a parent, family member, teacher, friend, neighbor, or anyone else … Read More

LWWC to host event with focus on mental health

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•April 30, 2025• On Tuesday, May 13th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center in Lovington, LWWC will be hosting guest speaker Alexandria Poe, LCSW, MSW, MEd, who will discuss the importance of mental health and mental health awareness. Attendees are encouraged to bring a friend. In light of May celebrating Mother’s Day, this will be a great event for mothers and daughters to attend together.  … Read More

OVHS announces Wolfie Awards

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•April 30, 2025• The 4th Annual Wolfie Awards will be held on Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 PM. This event recognizes our OVHS Student-athletes for their accomplishments. All student-athletes, parents, and community members are invited to attend. The event will be held at Okaw Valley High School, 709 South Saint John St., Bethany. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Wayne M. Brown

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Wayne M. Brown, 87, of Lovington, passed away 7:10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.            Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Wayne was born October 23, 1937; the son of Homer and Tressie (Dunning) Brown. He served in the National Guard. Wayne married Rosemary Lee Rainey on April 8, 1971, in Lovington; she survives. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and dancing all over the world with his wife. Wayne … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Harold E. Renfro

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Harold E. Renfro Harold E. Renfro, 91 of Lovington, went to be with the Lord and his beloved wife and son at 2:28 AM Friday, April 25, 2025, at Eastview Terrace, Sullivan.Services to celebrate Harold’s life will be held at 11 am Monday, April 28, 2025, at the First Church of God in Lovington. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.  Memorials are suggested to the First Church of God in Lovington. Harold was born on March 11, … Read More

2025 SHS Prom Court

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Queen candidates, front row: Zoe Conlin, Shaelyn Ellis, Katilyn Kirby, Mayci Strauf, and Sarina Voegel. King candidates, rear row: Kaden DalPonte, Aian Fryman, Lucas Floyd, Rhett Lehman, and Camden Watkins. The winners will be announced at the dance on May 3rd at 9:00 p.m. … Read More

Okaw Valley 2025 Prom Court

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Front Row: Reese Nichols, Ella Roley, Reagan Russell, Annabelle Cheatham. Back Row: Maddox Petrucha, Chase Creviston, Seth Forlines, Grady Sparks. Prom will be held on Saturday, April 26 at the Mt. Zion Convention Center with coronation scheduled for 7:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Night in Disguise.” … Read More

Egg hunt a big hit

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Despite threatening skies and gusting winds, the Easter Egg hunt sponsored by Sullivan’s First United Methodist Church on Friday, April 18th, was a big hit with a large turnout. Pictured is Amari Tulloch, age 3, who maneuvered the egg hunt like a pro. … Read More