Obituaries 4-2-2025: Peggy Roley
Peggy Roley Peggy Roley, born in the heart of Illinois on a grain and dairy farm. One of five children, along with three half-brothers and a half-sister, Peggy grew up in a close-knit farming family. … Read More
A Look Back…4-2-2025
2015 The Knights lost their third straight game against perennial contender Shelbyville. Ross Ryan pitched four innings of one run baseball before a three-run fifth inning, including a two-run homer, ended his day. Chris Davis finished off the game for the Knights but allowed four runs in the top of the sixth putting the game out of reach. It may have been a blustery, cold evening in Windsor, but it only gave a reason for third baseman Kayla Wheeler to bust a few dance moves in between Amanda McClain’s solid seventh inning pitches. … Read More
Sullivan library hosts traveling exhibition
Free “Harry Potter” themed activities for the community Harley Turner, 10, reviews the care instructions on her seedlings as she plants her selected herbs at the library’s NLM exhibit. •April 2, 2025• From now until April 17th, the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will be displaying the NLM (National Library of Medicine) Traveling Exhibition titled, “Renaissance, Science, Magic, and Medicine in the World of Harry Potter” which includes free activities. For those not familiar with the Harry Potter series, Harry is 11 years old when he discovers he is a wizard and can attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Readers … Read More
Heritage Woods’ lively Centenarians
Family, humor, and gratitude key to quality of life at any age •April 2, 2025• by DM Williamee “Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional.” – Walt Disney. Only 0.027 percent of the US population will live an entire century, making the three centenarian ladies at Sullivan’s Heritage Woods a standout in any community. Bright, cheerful, and friendly, these ladies shared some insights into what quality of life means to them. Lorraine Livesay Lorraine Livesay, 100, referred to as the “baby of the bunch”, shared that the happiest times of her life were her 40s and 50s. She … Read More
Mo Co Monthly “Quarter Madness”
•April 2, 2025• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold the April Quarter Auction on Wednesday, April 9. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Moultrie County Beacon, Inc. is the organization of the month. The Moultrie County Beacon, currently serving 70 clients, has been providing services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in the Sullivan community since 1968. They have a community day service program, a 24-Hour Residential CILA program, a supported employment program, and home-based services. They are the fifth largest employer in Moultrie County, with approximately 105 staff members. Vendors at the event … Read More
MISS April luncheon speaker
•April 2, 2025• The Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center is hosting a free lunch with Heather Calcara, Outreach Liaison for the Illinois Attorney General’s office, who has previously presented on senior scams, as well as other common scams, including identity theft. This event will be held at the Sullivan Senior Center, 113 East Jefferson Street in Sullivan, on April 1st from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This monthly event provides attendees with helpful medical (when presented by a physician) and other valuable information they can use, and an opportunity to ask important questions. The goal of the “Dine With a Doc” … Read More
“Spring Fling” fashion show
•April 2, 2025• On Monday, April 14th from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., the Mid-Illinois Senior Services (MISS) at 113 East Jefferson Street, Sullivan, in partnership with Thrifty Boutique, will be hosting a Spring Fling fashion show. Spring fashions from Thrifty Boutique will be showcased, and coffee and donuts will be provided to all in attendance. There is no cost to attend, but donations are always welcomed. Attendance is open to anyone – the more, the merrier. The Spring Fling Fashion Show is sponsored by MISS and RSVP (Retired Seniors and Volunteer Program). The event is being held to help bring … Read More
Lovington enlists MAPPING for its community
•March 26, 2025• Lovington has enlisted the help of the MAPPING The Future of Your Community program through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs at Western Illinois University to take a proactive approach to planning for community and economic development. The MAPPING program is a participant-driven strategic visioning and planning process whereby local leaders and citizen volunteers create a long-range vision for the future of our community and a plan of action for achieving it. A series of five, three-hour sessions, involving community members will be held to discuss: Where are we now? Where do we want to be? How … Read More
Preparing for safety as Spring weather arrives
Readiness for spring weather is crucial to keep yourself and your family safe •March 26, 2025• by Angela Hogan Spring brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and the chance to enjoy the outdoors. However, spring weather can also bring unpredictable conditions, including severe storms, heavy rain, and even late-season cold snaps. Here are five steps you can take to prepare for the season: Stay informed About Spring Weather Patterns -Spring weather can change quickly, often bringing thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash floods. Here’s how you can stay aware and informed: check weather forecasts daily through reliable sources like local TV stations, the … Read More
Dolphins compete at Winter Regional Championships
Kinsley Eads •March 26, 2025• Blue Dolphins had a great showing at Winter Regional Championships sending 17 swimmers who swam 72 individual events. Blue Dolphins went to the podium 48 individual times and every swimmer finished in the top 20 of all 72 events. SBD also two swimmers who qualified for state in their individual events. Kinsley Eads qualified in the Girls 10&u 50 butterfly and 10&u 100 butterfly. Emily Crosier qualified in the girls 1,000 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 freestyle, and 50 breaststroke. Emily Crosier Crosier also qualified for the Central Zone North Speedo Championship in Rochester, MN where … Read More