Windsor Book Club

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•June 4, 2025• On Thursday, June 5th, at 6:00 p.m. in the meeting room, the Windsor Storm Memorial Public Library Book Club will be meeting. This month’s conversation and tea will be about their May selection, “Wild Dark Shore,” by New York Times bestselling author Charlotte McConaghy. You can also check out a copy of their June title of choice, “The Book Club for Troublesome Women,” by Marie Bostwick.  For more information, see the Library’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/stormlibrary, or send an email to WindsorLibraryJess@Gmail.com. … Read More

Sign collision at Agri-Fab

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Photo submitted In the late afternoon of Saturday, May 31st, there was a single-vehicle accident, with the vehicle making contact with the Sullivan Agri-Fab factory signage located at the factory frontage on Hamilton Street. Per Sullivan Police Department’s Chief of Police, Andrew Pistorius, the airbag was deployed in the incident, and the driver refused medical treatment. No further information is available at this time. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Barbara Johnson

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Barbara J. Johnson, 93, of Bethany, passed away 12:02 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Arthur Home in Arthur.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the services Wednesday, at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will take place in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Mt. Zion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Food Bank or to the Sullivan High School Football Program. Barb was born September 11, 1931, in Newman; the daughter of … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Ramona L. Lesley-Hertlein

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Ramona L. Lesley-Hertlein, 96, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:55 p.m. Tuesday May 27, 2025 in the Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.Celebration of Life services will be at 12 p.m.  Monday June 2, 2025 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rob Roy officiating.  Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. until service time.  Burial will be in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany.  Memorials are suggested to the Bethany United Methodist Church.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.Ramona was born December 2, 1928 in Shawneetown, the daughter of Gordon and Beulah Hatcher Ozee. She had … Read More

SES 4th graders “Living Wax Museum” impresses

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Student’s project entertaining and informative •May 28, 2025• by DM Williamee On Wednesday, May 14th, Sullivan Elementary School 4th-grade students from Mrs. Wilson’s, Mr. Campbell’s, Mrs. Smith’s, and Mr. Friese’s classes wowed with their end-of-year “Living Wax Museum” project, which was open to the public. Each student chose a person they admired, whether alive or deceased, to represent—in character. After extensive research about their person, they created outlines, essays, flash cards, tablet presentations, wardrobes, posterboards, and props. They then practiced their public speaking skills and delivery in a class dress rehearsal before show time. Researching an individual and transforming themselves … Read More

Poppies of Remembrance and Sacrifice

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Pictured is Donna Arendell, with the Sullivan American Auxiliary, greeting customers with Memorial Poppies at Kirby Foods on Friday, May 23rd. Each year, millions of Americans wear these poppies in memory of American service members who lost their lives in war in service to their country, and to assist those Veterans who are now hospitalized or in rehabilitation, suffering from wounds and illnesses. The red poppy is a recognized symbol of sacrifice and remembrance. … Read More

Marrowbone Public Library Summer calendar of events

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•May 28, 2025• Marrowbone Public Library will soon begin its “iRead 2025” summer reading program, which will run from June 5th through to July 5th, with July 5th being the “Summer Reading Carnival.” Reading rules: All books must be checked out overnight to count; you may read as many books as you like, but no more than thirty (30) books total will be counted (For adults, no more j=than twelve); books checked out must be at or above your reading level; participants through Kindergarten may count books that are read to them; audiobooks count as one (1) book; and to … Read More

Lovington Public Library June programs

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•May 28, 2025• The sign-up deadline for the “Sign up for Summer Reading” program is June 30th; stop in and get signed up before time runs out to participate in this fun and educational program. June 2nd, 16th, and 30th – Needle night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or sew, participants are there who can help. If you already sew and want to commune, come join the group.  June 3rd – Story time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. This month, we will be reading “My Dad” by Anthony Brown and … Read More

Bear places second at 1A State

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Riane Bear finished as the runner up last Saturday at the IHSA Class 1A State Track and Field Finals at EIU. Her jump of 5’4.5” earned her the 2nd place in a well contested battle with the champion from El Paso, Aubrey Phillips.  Also for the Lady Redskins, Devon Richardson finished in 13th place with a long jump of 5.01 meters and 25th place in the triple jump with a 9.93 meter finish. The 4 x 100 relay of Mya Dyer, Avery Renfro, Grace Crothers; and Kelsie Hodge finished in 38th place in 53.10.  … Read More