American Legion Post 68, the community, pays respects to service members

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Photo by DM Williamee •May 28, 2025• Photo by DM Williamee Photo by R.R. Best A Memorial Day observance ceremony was held in Sullivan early this past Monday morning at Greenhill Cemetery and at the American Legion Post. In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday, dedicated to honoring U.S. Military Personnel who have died in service to their country. Over 1.8 million Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation to date. At both services, prayers were said, three volleys were fired in memory of the deceased, the mournful “Taps” was played, and Mayor Mike Mossman … Read More

Church begins “True North” program

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•May 28, 2025• Jonathan Creek Christian Church is beginning their “True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World” June 2nd through June 6th, and is open to children from three years of age to 5th grade, running from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. daily at 1425 Jonathan Creek Rd, Sullivan.  At True North, children will discover what it means to trust Jesus in a wild world. Children will participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamwork-building games, prepare and eat treats, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them of Jesus’ love, test out fun science experiments, and experience one-of-a-kind … Read More

St. Jude “Dash & Bash” car show

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•May 28, 2025• On Saturday, June 14th, the Sullivan Street Machine Association will be celebrating their “St. Jude Dash and Bash” car show at Wyman Park, beginning at 11:00 a.m., with all cars welcome. There will be a $15.00 entry fee. Registration is at 10:00 a.m., the car show is from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., and at 2:00 p.m., awards will be given. For more information, call (217) 728-7848, (217) 273-8487, or visit Facebook at facebook.com/SullivanSMA. … Read More

Gary Davis benefit/silent auction

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•May 28, 2025• On July 19th from 6:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lovington Firehouse, the Gary Davis pancake breakfast and silent auction will be held. This event is open to all friends and family of Gary, as well as the public. Gary went to Springfield Memorial Hospital on March 31st for a video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) to remove a carcinoma asbestos cell on his right lung. The surgeon was unable to complete the VATS procedure and had to use the traditional thoracotomy surgery, a much larger, open incision, to remove the cancerous cell and entire lobe of the lung. … Read More

“Bivouac of the Dead”

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In honor of all who served and lost their lives •May 21, 2025• by Theodore O’Hara “The muffled drum’s sad roll has beat, The soldier’s last tattoo; No more on life’s parade shall meet, That brave and fallen few. On Fame’s eternal camping-ground, Their silent tents are spread, And Glory guards, with solemn round, The bivouac of the dead. No rumor of the foe’s advance, Now swells upon the wind; Nor troubled thought at midnight haunts, Of loved ones left behind; No vision of the morrow’s strife, The warrior’s dream alarms; No braying horn nor screaming fife, At dawn shall … Read More

Chair of Honor placement at Sullivan VFW; Jim Davis recognition

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•May 21, 2025• On Saturday, May 17th at the Sullivan VFW Post No. 6410, Rolling Thunder Inc., Illinois Chapter 3, in a solemn and emotional ceremony, placed a Chair of Honor outside of the entrance. Chapter President Tony Schmidt spoke before the placement and unveiling, formally reading off the names of local Sullivan servicemen and women who were listed as POW/MIAs.  … Read More

School records fall at St. Teresa Invitational

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The SHS boys track team finished in 5th place out of 26 teams at the St. Teresa Invitational last Friday night. The big highlight was Johnny Iacobazzi setting a new school record in the 1600m with a time of 4:21.28. His time beat the previous record of 4:23.1 set in 1986 by Derik Eaton. Another highlight was Mason Booker resetting his own school records in the 110m Hurdles with a time of 14.76 and in the 300m Hurdles with a time of 39.98.  … Read More

Six earn trip to state for Lady Redskins

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•May 21, 2025• SHS Girls Track had a fantastic night on the track last Thursday (May 15) at the 17 team Tuscola Sectional. The Lady Redskins finished 4th as a team with 61 points and are sending six individuals in four events onto the Class 1A State Finals in Charleston next Thursday at EIU.  … Read More

SES Preschool carnival a hit

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On Thursday, May 15th SES and PTO sponsored a Preschool Carnival that included lunch, face painting, bounce houses, snow cone truck, playground activities, and games set up by sponsoring attendees. Pictured is Jasper Rhodes, age 5, who actively enjoyed everything on offer, including chasing bubbles. … Read More