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Sullivan Woman Hit While Riding Bicycle
No life threatening injuries sustained •July 8, 2015• by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A Sullivan woman was struck while riding her bicycle in town the evening of Tuesday, June 30. According to Sullivan police, Addie Comanse, 55, was riding her bicycle at approximately 5:45 p.m. southbound on Hamilton Street June 30 when she was struck by a vehicle driven by Victoria Clark, 20, of Assumption. … Read More
What’s the Hurry?
Sullivan residents concerned about speeding in neighborhoods •July 8, 2015• by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter There seems to be a rush in Sullivan, but nobody knows what the hurry is. Speeding around the square, Sullivan Civic Center and in neighboring areas has been noticed lately by residents and drivers, including Tyler Wagey, who lives on N. Washington Street. “We need to look out for those who can’t look out for themselves- the kids. They can’t go to the city and tell people that they need to slow down,” he said. “There are several kids who are on my block throughout … Read More
Salute to Farmer Veterans
UPDATE: Sullivan Teacher Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle
Christina Sanders, 30, pronounced dead Thursday July 3, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A Sullivan elementary school teacher was pronounced dead Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday. According to the Moultrie County sheriff’s department, Christina Sanders, 30, of Sullivan was pronounced dead at Carle Hospital at 5:33 p.m. Thursday. Shortly before 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Sanders was struck by an automobile while jogging along county road 850E just north of the Bruce-Findlay road according to the sheriff’s department. The release further adds that the automobile was being driven by Kali Forsyth, 18, of Sullivan. … Read More
Findlay Farmers Market to Resume July 11
•July 3, 2015• With the Fourth of July holiday, there will be no farmers market in Findlay this Saturday, July 4. However, market activities will resume Saturday July 11, at which F.L.I.P. will be hosting a Flea Market in addition to the regular farmers’ market activities. Scott Buxton of Bethany will also be in attendance serving Belgian waffles in the morning and polish sausage and burgers in the afternoon. … Read More
Recent Obituaries 7-2-2015: James Dodd
James Dodd Funeral services for James William Dodd, 68, formerly of Cerro Gordo, will be held at 11 a.m. July 2 in Brintlinger & Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial will be in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. He died June 27, 2015 and was born July 31, 1946, the son of Raymond and Helen Ofield Dodd. He was retired from PPG Industries in Mt. Zion. Surviving are his wife Sherry; daughter Carly Ferguson; stepchildren Lisa Barnes, Will Davis and Ben Davis, all of Decatur; two grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Memorials are suggested to the athletic program of the donor’s choice. … Read More
Obituaries 7-1-2015: Bob Patient
Bob Patient Robert E. ‘Bob’ Patient, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 8:16 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Sullivan First Baptist Church with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Sullivan Residents Graduate Parkland
July 1, 2015 Caitlyn Cordell and Joanne Lange, both of Sullivan, are 2015 spring graduates of Parkland College in Champaign. … Read More