While technology has revolutionized access to health information, the proliferation of inaccurate and potentially dangerous content online presents a significant public health challenge. It is essential to develop collaborative models that bring together researchers, educators, and community stakeholders to navigate this complex landscape. These models will ensure that citizens receive accurate, research-based health information. … Read More
Lake Land College will be hosting their spring Laker visit day on February 17th from 9am to 12pm to tour campus, meet faculty and learn what it’s like to be a laker. For more information and to register for the tour visit lakelandcollege.edu/visit. … Read More
by E. Scott England The Lady Redskins played two games last week. At the end of the week, they had outscored their two opponents 137-19. The wins moved them to 24-3 (9-0). The first contest of the week was against Okaw Valley. One could venture a guess that by the end of the first quarter, the game was over. Sullivan didn’t allow OV on the board until the third quarter. And that was just a basket. They would allow just four more points in the fourth quarter for a final score of 75-6. Three Lady Redskins ended up in double … Read More
The Illinois Soybean Board (ISB) is looking for farmers interested in filling two of Illinois’ director positions with the United Soybean Board (USB). Any soybean producer who is engaged in the growing of soybeans in the United States who owns, or who shares the ownership and risk of loss of, is eligible. To be considered for the national leadership position, farmers must complete the required application and “Agreement to Serve” statement and return them to the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) office by Friday, March 7, 2025. Contact Dustin Scott, ISA Director of Operations, at 309-846-3673 or dustin.scott@ilsoy.org to receive a … Read More
by E. Scott England Falling on the heels of the shocking announcement that Sullivan was ending the SOV co-op, the two schools met for a regularly scheduled conference showdown. Always a good game in and of itself, this time, heightened emotions and tensions took center stage as the two teams clashed on the court. … Read More
The Lord of the Hollow Sycamore Tree by Janet Roney …Now, I’m not saying someone couldn’t live inside a hollow sycamore tree. I’m not doubting the old Bond County history that tells all about “Old Kenson” or “Old Henson”, the hermit who spent most of the War of 1812 holed up in one while the rest of the settlers cowered behind the walls of Hill’s Fort or high-tailed it back to Kentucky. Old Kenson/Henson was clever. Each time he left the tree to hunt for food, or whatever, he returned by a different route so the Indians couldn’t track him. … Read More
Marvin Voyles Marvin G. Voyles, 76, of Lehigh Acres, Florida, formerly of Gays, passed away at 8:50 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 in Hope Health Care, Lehigh Acres, Florida. … Read More
Judith Pierce Judith Ann (Donnell) Pierce, 82, of Windsor, passed away 9:59 a.m. on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home. … Read More
Mary Grooms Mary Grooms, 102, of Sullivan, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon. … Read More
Lowell Elder Lowell Elvin Elder, 83, passed away February 5, 2025, in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born January 24, 1942, in Sullivan, Illinois to Everett and Thelma (Stirrett) Elder. … Read More