SHS All-Area Cross Country team

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•December 18, 2024• Sullivan High School is celebrating a few students as the semester begins to end for the holidays with the release of the News-Gazette All-Area Cross Country team. Sullivan High School’s very own Jacob Iacobazzi, a junior, making the All-Area Boys first team. There were also players who joined the honorable mentions list including Grant Martin, sophomore, and girls honorable mention Julia Moody, sophomore.  Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond also saw some honorable mentions, Ruby Burton, junior, and Kiberly Krutsinger, junior. … Read More

Sullivan boys basketball still looking for their groove

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•December 18, 2024• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins appear on the cusp of breaking through for this season. It is a season that comes with player changes, coaching changes, and a schedule that is aggressive. So it should come as no surprise that this year of building and rebuilding is progressing slowly. That doesn’t mean they should be discredited. If anything, it means that future opponents should beware. … Read More

Lady Reds back on track with a three game win streak

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•December 18, 2024• by E. Scott England After suffering their only loss of the season against Paris, the Lady Redskins fired back last week with a three game win streak, with two of those games being conference matchups. The first of the conference games, a contest against Heritage, was an easy victory for the ferocious Lady Redskin team. … Read More

Child safety in the home at Christmas

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The holiday season can bring unique safety challenges for families with young children and pets •December 18, 2024•  by Angela Hogan Christmas decorations, bustling activities, and holiday treats help make the holidays special. However, they can also create a variety of unrecognized hazards. If you house or plan to host small children or pets for the holidays, the MCHD recommends the following precautions to help keep the holidays merry and bright for everyone. Tree Safety Anchor Your Tree: Christmas trees can be a tipping hazard. Secure your tree to the wall or use a heavy, stable stand to prevent it … Read More

Illinois LICA hosts safety workshop series

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The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is hosting a safety workshop series at 3 locations across the state in January for anyone seeking 10HR OSHA, Flagger, and/or CPR certification. Training will be provided by ILICA member Grey & Associates.    The 2-day workshops include a full day and a half of 10HR OSHA certification training, followed by a half day of either flagger or CPR certification training. Attendees may register for any certification individually or receive a maximum of two (2) certifications per workshop. Member and non-member rates apply. No prerequisites required. The first days of training run from … Read More

A Look Back…12-18-2024

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1964 Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture. Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign. Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home. … Read More

Christmas wishes

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Photo Photo courtesy of the Lovington American Legion Auxiliary Christmas wishes The Lovington American Legion played host to Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch Sunday to visit with children. Over 40 kids visited, gave their Christmas wishes, receive a snack and choose a toy. … Read More