July 1, 2015 Benedictine University at Springfield recently announced its Dean’s Recognized List, which includes part-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or above. Making the list included Kari Marie Burnett of Lovington and Amanda J. Dickens-Montgomery of Sullivan. … Read More
July 1, 2015 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville anticipates a very busy upcoming Fourth of July holiday celebration. The lake is open for all visitors to enjoy and should have plenty of water. As of June 29, and with no additional rainfall, the lake is projected to crest on Monday, July 3 at 610.6 feet above sea level (referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD)). On June 29, at 7 a.m., the lake level was 609.59 feet above sea level NGVD, which is 9.89 feet above normal summer pool (599.7 feet above sea level NGVD). … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Shannon Phillips and Ryan Nettles were the recipients of Lovington American Legion Post 429’s outstanding eighth grade student awards. Runners up were Rachel Casteel and Jeremy Tarr. The awards were presented by Don Bell during the eighth grade promotional program May 24. Randol Protz received a bachelor of science degree in math May 20 from MacMurray College in Jacksonville. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Protz of Sullivan. Pitcher Brett Robinson has been moved up to AA baseball and pitched 8 2/3 innings last Sunday in Knoxville, Tenn., not giving up a … Read More
Mert Kinert Services to celebrate the life of Mervin “Mert” L. Kinert, 90, of Decatur were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur. … Read More
Harold England Harold C. England, 95, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Sullivan, died 7:31 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2015 in Barnes Hospital in St Peters, Mo. Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Burial will be in Prairie Home Cemetery in Moweaqua. Visitation will be one hour before the funeral. … Read More
July 1, 2015 With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, the Office of the State Fire Marshal reminds Illinois residents to leave fireworks to the experts. Many injuries and fires occur each year from these devices and therefore should be used only by trained professionals. Fireworks pose a danger to users and bystanders of all ages. As the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) explains, fireworks were responsible for an estimated 11,400 injuries and eight deaths in 2013. Injuries typically result from the user playing with lit fireworks or igniting fireworks while holding the device. Injuries can also be sustained … Read More
Council plans to pursue legal action concerning the Sullivan Civic Center roof July 1, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter At their June 8 regular meeting, the Sullivan City Council decided they would move forward with litigation concerning the roof of the Sullivan Civic Center. Problems with the Civic Center roof began back in 2006 when it was decided that a new roofing system would be constructed. After receiving bids, Advanced Wayne Cain of Champaign, was chosen to start work on the roof in 2007 which would be completed during that spring and summer. Then, in 2013, when it was … Read More
Mark Marquis Memorial graveside services for Mark Lane Marquis, 57, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. He passed away at 7 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 in his home. … Read More
Billy Wood Billy B Wood, 95, and a lifelong resident of Moultrie County, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with public Masonic Rites at 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour before services in Mason Point Chapel. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More