Lake Shelbyville Dove Hunt Applications Available

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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

Powerhouse Cast Drives “Sound of Music”

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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

Workshop Series to be Held for Those with Diabetes

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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

Council Approves Working Budget Monday Night

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July 16, 2014 Revenue down slightly, while expenses climb similarly by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Monday night the Sullivan City Council approved a working budget that saw a small increase in bills paid out, while revenues fell by a similar margin. The working budget, or operating budget, includes both disbursements and revenues through April 30, 2015. … Read More

Obituaries 7-16-2014: Beverly Ozier

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Beverly Ozier Celebration of Life services for Beverly Ozier, 75, of Sullivan, formerly of Lovington, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Glen Baker officiating. Burial was in Findlay Cemetery. She died at 8:45 p.m. Wednesday July 9, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

SBL Offers Program on Digestive Health

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July 16, 2014 Sarah Bush Lincoln Food and Nutrition Services is hosting a free program entitled “Gut Instinct: Nutritional Recommendations for Digestive Health” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24 in the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln. … Read More