Hall Named Shuman Memorial Scholarship Winner
July 16, 2014 Johnathan Hall of rural Sullivan has been named recipient of the 2013 Charles B. Shuman Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Moultrie County Farm Bureau. … Read More
Taylor Awarded EIU Scholarship
July 16, 2014 The EIU Lynn Karen Adams Memorial Scholarship Award has been presented to Kirsten Taylor of Sullivan. This award, established by Robin Adams, is administered through the EIU Foundation and presented to a full-time EIU student majoring in psychology. Recipient must have transferred from a two-year college and have at least a 2.75 overall GPA. Financial need is not a consideration. … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Lincoln Embroiled in Ill. Politics, Again
July 16, 2014 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) is a popular tourist attraction in Springfield, with nearly four million visitors going through the turnstiles since its opening less than a decade ago. The Trip Advisor website notes that nearly 1,300 of 1,400 reviews of the attraction give it the top, “excellent” rating, which is a resounding testimonial. … Read More
Lake Shelbyville Dove Hunt Applications Available
July 16, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will conduct a dove hunt on opening day of dove season, September 1, at Wilborn Creek Dove Field. Two hunts will take place, one 6-11 a.m. and one 2-7 p.m. A permit is required to participate in the hunt on opening day. Permit applications may be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday or obtained online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting. … Read More
Obituaries 7-16-2014: Joe Florini
Joe Florini Joseph V. Florini, 72, of Sullivan died at 4:10 a.m. Monday July 14, 2014 in The Woodlands, Newburgh, Ind. … Read More
Powerhouse Cast Drives “Sound of Music”
July 16, 2014 Grand set design, intricate costuming add to show’s strength By Dan Hagen NP Theatre Critic A few minutes into the first act, the Little Theatre’s “The Sound of Music” turns perfect. It’s the famous “Do-Re-Mi” number sung by the young would-be nun-turned-governess Maria (Leah Berry) and Captain von Trapp’s children (Sam Mulligan, Sydni Mulligan and Maddie Keller, all of Sullivan, Lukas Mills, Izzy Miller and Piper Countryman). In a lesser production, those children can be precocious annoyances, too cute by half. But director John Stephens has given his cast a dazzling clockwork charm here and provided us with … Read More
SOV High School Football Camp July 21
July 16, 2014 The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football camp will begin July 21 at Sullivan high school and run through the 24th. It will go from 7-9:15 a.m. each day with the youth football camp to follow from 10-11:30 a.m. For more information, contact the high school at 728-8381. … Read More
Workshop Series to be Held for Those with Diabetes
July 16, 2014 Take Charge of Your Diabetes: The Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to teach diabetics tools and techniques to help patients become better health managers. The University of Illinois Extension and Douglas County Health Department have teamed up with Jarman Center to provide this program locally. Classes will be offered 9-11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings August 6 – Sept. 10 at Jarman Center located at 704 N. Main in Tuscola. … Read More
Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Fair 2014 Results
July 16, 2014 The following is a summary of exhibitor results by class for the 2014 Moultrie-Douglas 4-H fair held last week: … Read More
Obituaries 7-16-2014: Phillip Bulla
Phillip Bulla Phillip Wesley “Fishing Pole” Bulla, 73, of Findlay died at 3:03 a.m. Thursday July 10, 2014 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. … Read More