Discolored Water Still Okay to Consume

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Tuesday, June 10, 2014 11:00 a.m. Sullivan water plant maintenance ongoing According to Sullivan health and safety commissioner Bill Hagen routine maintenance at the water treatment plant has led some city patrons to experience discolored water and odor. The yellow tint is iron that due to maintenance of a juncture of pipes and valves, is unable to be filtered out as normal. The Sullivan water tower, which was recently repainted, was also put back online Monday. However, Hagen said the levels of iron in the water supply resulting from the maintenance and water tower are still safe to consume. The … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Helen E. Creek

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Helen E. Creek Helen E. Creek, 81, of Bethany died at 6:49 p.m. Wednesday June 4, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday June 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Beverly L. Hutchcraft

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Beverly L. Hutchcraft Beverly L. Hutchcraft, 79, of Sullivan died at 3:10 a.m. June 5, 2014 in her home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday June 7 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation one hour before the services. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 6-4-2014: Joey Henson

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Joey Henson Private family services for Jo Anne “Joey” Henson, 44, of Sullivan were held with burial in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. She passed away at 5:55 a.m. Saturday May 31, 2014 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. … Read More