July 9, 2014 The following individuals placed in the various activities offered during last Friday’s Fourth of July Celebration: Watermelon Eating Contest Ages 0-4: Stella Schum, Sullivan, first; Tenley Stollard, Sullivan, second; Mason Miller, Sullivan, third. Ages 5-7: Emily Miller, Sullivan, first; Fallon Rose, Sullivan, second; Luke Gribbins, third, Rochester. … Read More
July 9, 2014 Florini recognized for outdoor outreach by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Florini is a name that has been tied to Sullivan and the surrounding area for almost 75 years beginning in the early 1940s with the opening of Jibby’s restaurant. But the recognizable family name has extended beyond the once local spot in the form of Joe Florini and his decades of outreach when it comes to the outdoors. “Obviously, a Florini, all of them are well thought of,” said childhood friend Steve Wood. “Never a bad word from anybody.” … Read More
July 9, 2014 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist “Illinois is still a competitive state that leans Democratic in statewide elections,” declares John Jackson, professor of political science at Southern Illinois University, based on a statewide survey he conducted recently. Jackson says the national perception that Illinois is a deep blue (strongly Democratic) state is belied by the fact that Republicans hold a U.S. Senate seat and two statewide offices (treasurer and comptroller). … Read More
The American Red Cross and Sullivan American Legion Post 68 will sponsor a blood drive 11:45 a.m.-6 p.m. July 15 at the Sullivan American Legion located at 8 West Strain in Sullivan. During the summer months, blood supplies are desperately needed. For an appointment, call Jeri Davis, drive coordinator, at 273-9456. Walk-ins are welcome, but an appointment will ensure adequate staffing is available and wait time is reduced. … Read More
July 9, 2014 Improvements still needed and to come by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In February, American Legion Post 68 board member Mike Keown thought Sullivan would go without its annual Fourth of July fireworks display. With the majority of its board members replaced with new, including Keown, it wasn’t discovered until January that not only had the Legion missed its first $6,000 installment towards the display but that the Legion didn’t have the money. “In my opinion, we weren’t going to have fireworks,” said Keown. “The Legion couldn’t pay for it upfront.” … Read More
Diane Kelly Diane B. Kelly, 70, of Dalton City, died at 3:13 a.m. Monday July 7, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Rick Catt officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. Visitation is 6 – 8 p.m. today (Wednesday). … Read More
July 9, 2014 A local group of individuals will be traveling to New York City later this month for a mission trip but will be fundraising July 12 to help raise money to get both there and back. … Read More
Dean Brewer A memorial service for M. Dean Brewer, 66, of Lebanon was held at 7 p.m. Monday in the First United Methodist Church in Lebanon. Moss Funeral Home in Trenton handled arrangements. … Read More
July 9, 2014 Jericho Junction of Nashville Tenn. will be in concert at the Bethany Cumberland Presbyterian Church a 6 p.m. Sunday, July 20. … Read More