Remembering Who We Are…..44

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S. Kenton •January 29, 2025• by Janet Roney Among the seven men and 4 US Rangers in Isaac Hill’s party surveying in the lower Kaskaskia Valley in 1809 was a man listed as S. Kenton. Some of the Bond County people think “S. Kenton” is D. Kenson or “Old Henson”, a hermit who, according to the old Bond County history, lived in a big hollow sycamore tree during the War of 1812 hiding from the Indians. (…That’s right, a sycamore tree.) Now, I should not presume to tell the Bond local history experts who “S. Kenton” was… … Read More

A Look BAck…1-29-2025

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2015 Fifth grader Wesley Standerfer isn’t your typical kid. About a year prior to 2015, he started his very own neighborhood newspaper, the “Shumanville Times.” Living on Shuman farmland inspired him to share the family news to those nearby. He delivered print editions locally, while others requested it by email from as far away as Texas and Washington D.C. At such a young age, he already began to see the potential of the printed word so Standerfer expanded his horizons and took to reporting in the halls of Sullivan Elementary School. The 2015 newspaper staff included students Connor Golden, Devon … Read More

Checking on your neighbors

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Severe weather can put lives at risk, especially for those who feel alone or vulnerable •January 29, 2025• by Angela Hogan Checking on your neighbor when severe weather threatens is more than a kind gesture. It’s a crucial step toward protecting those in need. When enough individuals accept this responsibility, we help foster community resilience. This leads us to address three essential questions. Who is My Neighbor? A neighbor is not merely the family next door or the friendly face we greet in passing. It’s anyone whose life intersects with ours. It’s someone who needs our care and connection. This … Read More

Honor Society

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The Sullivan High School National Honor Society recently announced new members. They are (front row) Ellie Lehman, Julia Moody, Emerson Risley, Kaylee Smith, Jade McKee, and Aubrey Gingerich. (Back row) Rhett Lehman, Grant Martin, Johnny Iacobazzi, Mitchell Hooten, Gavin Wade, Zaden Hussong, and Kate Bushue. Not pictured: Adalyn Cruitt … Read More

Mirror Images set to perform “Overcome”

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•January 29, 2025• Sullivan High School’s Mirror Images Club is a preventative-theatre student-led organization. They annually write, direct, and perform a play with themes developed in order to identify issues and topics that are important to the student body at the time. This year’s performance, “Overcome”, is directed by SHS Juniors Cora Emel and Abagail Dean. The students have been developing characters, themes, and writing the script since September. This year’s key issue they are addressing is toxic leadership.  … Read More

SHS honor roll

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•January 29, 2025• Straight A honor roll Senior: Mason J. Booker, Addison A. Brush, Zoe M. Conlin, Olivia L Cordes, Hannah N. Creek, Anderson D. Crouse, Cameron M. Crowe, Shaelyn A. Ellis, Elise R. Fleming, Madison N. Flexser, Katilyn G. Kirby, Curtis A. Kite, Rhett J. Lehman, Taylar L. Mercer, Simon A. Parri, Hayden, M. Righter, Addison N. Stollard, Mayci J. Strauf, Sarina E. Voegel, Camden E. Watkins, Tabitha A. Webb, Novalyn Woods and Kenadi E. Wyrozumski.   Juniors: Riane N.L. Bear, Emily G. Crosier, Mae J. Dawkins, Logan I. Fleener, Josie L. Herschberger, Johnathan C. Iacobazzi, Wilma Plank, Eiley … Read More

Dine with a Doc

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•January 29, 2025• The Mid-Illinois Senior Services Center is hosting a free lunch with Dr. Andy Kim DC from Stanfield Chiropractic, at the senior center, 113 E Jefferson, in Sullivan on February 4th from 11am to one. During this time attendees can listen and ask the doctor questions, receive door prizes and fellowship with peers.   For more information on Dine with a doc, visit www.dinewithadoc.com or contact Senior Education Ministries at (217)917-4970 or email senioreducationminitries@yahoo.com. To reserve a spot for the lunch call the Mid-Illinois Senior Services center at (217)728-8521. … Read More