Remembering Who We Are………..50

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Leaving a Mark •March 19, 2025• by Janet Roney My husband hates cockleburs, Canadian thistles, and his latest bane of existence, water hemp. His grandfather, who farmed before herbicides, left him clean fields. When he rented his farm to us, his only instructions were, “Just leave it better than you found it.” Once in a while, a wilted weed, roots and all, appears on the office desktop awaiting identification. One recent specimen turned out to have a very sinister history. It was white snakeroot. If a cow eats snakeroot, it poisons her milk. Milk sickness killed many pioneers and their … Read More

Obituaries 3-19-2025: Mae Ryherd

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Mae Ryherd “Well done, good and faithful servant!  …  Enter into the joy of your master.”    Matthew 25:23 Mae E. Ryherd was welcomed by Jesus into heaven on March 15, 2025, at the age of 85. Mae was born June 10, 1939, in St. Peter, IL, to Martin and Marie (nee Opfer) Hollman. After High School graduation she moved to Decatur, IL, to work as a secretary. It was there that she met her husband R. Duane Ryherd, of Sullivan, IL, and they were married June 29th, 1958. Mae and Duane have lived in Champaign, IL. for over 60 … Read More

A Look Back…3-19-2025

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2015 Jackson Family of Dealerships once again made a monetary and equipment donation recently to the Sullivan Youth Baseball League, including bags, batting tees, and shirts. UPS had announced 86 elite drivers from Illinois were among 1,445 newly inducted worldwide into the Circle of Honor, an honorary organization for UPS drivers who have achieved 25 or more years of accident-free driving. UPS driver David Haycraft of Dalton City was one of the 86 recognized. … Read More

Measles: What you need to know

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What is measles, and why are we concerned about the illness and its spread? •March 19, 2025• by Angela Hogan Why are we talking about measles? Recently, the CDC and several states have reported measles cases, with many news stories focusing on the outbreak in Texas. Let’s consider what you need to know about measles and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.  What is measles, and how is it dangerous? Measles is a highly contagious disease caused by the measles virus. It typically causes a cough, red eyes, high fever, and rash. However, measles can also lead to … Read More

Celebrate Recovery: it’s more than you think

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Local program provides free services for the community •March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee You’ve likely seen the billboards and flyers about Celebrate Recovery, but may not be aware of the vast array of services offered, free of charge, to the Sullivan and surrounding communities. Director Rebecca Wilhelm said that since the Sullivan chapter’s opening pre-pandemic, and revamp/re-opening in the summer of 2021, Celebrate Recovery offers more services than before to the Sullivan and surrounding communities. “Celebrate Recovery is a place for healing, to be cared for, to learn, grow and become strong again.” She also shared, “Regardless of your … Read More

Lovington Working Women’s Collective holds open house

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L-R: Andrea Wardrip, Stephanie Leinard, Tracy Garmon, Natalie Beck, Sage Hale, Brittany Bates, Jamie Franklin Local group works to help launch local community members’ business aspirations •March 19, 2025• by D.M. Williamee On March 4th, the Lovington Working Women’s Collective (LWWC) held its quarterly Open House in Lovington, with guest speaker Nathalie Beck, CEO of the Heart of Illinois Foundation, who spoke about how her foundation provides resources to improve the quality of life for residents of the communities served. Natalie, “believes in philanthropy’s unique ability to deliver “innovation capital” while leveraging partnerships.” The soup and freshly baked sourdough bread … Read More

Pet vaccination clinic at library

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•March 19, 2025• The Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany will be hosting a pet vaccination clinic for cats and dogs on Wednesday, April 9, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room. The entrance for this clinic is the East door. Vaccinations and pricing are as follows: $18.00 rabies shot for dogs/cats, 4+ month old $5.00 Moultrie County dog tag $27.00 DA2P-CPV annual dog (distemper/parvo) $25.00 puppy vaccine 6 wks-4 mos. w/deworming $30.00 Lyme’s vaccination $32.00 canine Bordetella vaccine (kennel cough) $20.00 FVRCP annual cat distemper/upper respiratory $27.00 feline leukemia vaccine annual booster For more information, see the Marrowbone … Read More