Keep the wreath red by practicing fire safety during the holiday season

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•December 18, 2024• Submitted by the Bethany Fire Protection District Bethany Fire Protection District is raising awareness about fire decoration safety during the holiday season by participating in “Keep the Wreath Red” program. The wreath is hanging above the entrance to the fire station to remind residents to keep fire safety a priority during the holidays, especially when decorating. The red bulbs are changed out for white if the department responds to a fire caused by holiday decorations. The Keep the Wreath Red campaign began in 1954 in Naperville and adopted by the Illinois Fire Chief Association in 1980. Bethany Fire Protection … Read More

LLC celebrates associate degree nursing graduates

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•December 18, 2024• Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) Bridge program pinning ceremony.  The LPN to ADN Bridge program provides a pathway for current LPNs to advance in their careers by becoming a registered nurse with one additional year of coursework.  Among those graduating were Alicia Yoder from Arthur and Blake Robinson and Kendra Elzy both of Sullivan. … Read More

Christmas candle special

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•December 18, 2024• Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual Christmas candle lighting with special music featuring “Collage of Faith” on Sunday, December 22 at 6pm. All are welcome to join this celebration. Light snacks will follow in the fellowship hall. The church is located at 3rd and D Streets in Hammond and is handicap accessible. … Read More

Early deadline

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•December 18, 2024• Due to Christmas and New Years falling on a Wednesday this year the deadline for the holiday papers has been moved up. Deadline for the December 25 issue will be the previous Thursday, 12/19, at noon. Deadline for the January 1 issue is the previous Thursday, 12/26, at noon. This deadline is for all items including legals, display advertising, classifieds, news items and obituaries. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin

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Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home.Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Moultrie County PAWs: 10 Leisure Acres, Sullivan, IL 61951. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Jackie was born on September 5, 1943, in Kirksville, IL; the daughter of Cecil G. and Mary Lucy (Frederick) Drake. She married Stanley A. Guin on March 15, 1968, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on February 22, 2005. She was … Read More

Recent Obituaries:Joyce Ellen Shellabarger

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Joyce Ellen Shellabarger Joyce Ellen Shellabarger, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.Memorial services will be held 11:30 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2024, at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Monday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Cunningham Children’s Home: 1301 N. Cunningham Ave, Urbana, IL 61802 or to the Sullivan United Women in Faith. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.Joyce was born on January 8, 1939, in Urbana; the … Read More

Windsor Students of the Month

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•December 11, 2024• Logan Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced their November Students of the Month, Logan Corrie and Dayton Montgomery. Logan is the son of Kevin and Valerie Corrie.  He is currently a sophomore and is involved in Basketball, Golf, Student Council, NHS, and Scholastic Bowl.  His future career is undecided.  Dayton Dayton is the son of Dustin and Robin Montgomery.  He is currently a 7th grade student and is involved in Basketball.  In his spare time, he likes to play video games with his Dad. … Read More

LTOTS cast meets Comet

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The cast and crew of Elf the Musical at The Little Theatre had a chance to meet Comet the reindeer on our first morning of rehearsal. Grab your tickets to Elf, running December 13-22. Multiple performances are already sold out, and make a donation to their $90,000 matching fund before the year end. Call 217-728-7375 or online at www.thelittletheatre.org. … Read More