Two Area Teams Take Plunge for Special Olympics

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Bug Squashers raise most for team under five by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter During the frigid winter months, many people often dream about the time when they can go to the lake and plunge into the water. Few people elect to take that leap while there is still ice on the lake. However, when there is an opportunity to give back to an organization such as Special Olympics, most will brave the elements of winter to help out. This past Saturday, 555 supporters lined the bank of Lake Decatur to raise money for the Special Olympics by taking the Polar … Read More

Sullivan to See Live Comic Perform March 21 at Country Club

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Aufderheide, featured on Bob & Tom, Comedy Central by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A different form of on-stage entertainment is coming to the Sullivan area later this month. Stand-up comedian Zan Aufderheide, who has been featured on the Bob & Tom radio show, Comedy Central, and even performed at the Ryman Auditorium (formerly the Grand Ole Opry), will be coming to the Sullivan Country Club Friday, March 21 to perform with feature act Jesse Tuttle. Aufderheide, who is based out of Indianapolis, first performed in 2008 on the Generations of Laughter comedy tour. Working as a road comic, she then won … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Education in Illinois About to Change

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist New Common Core State Standards and a revamped teacher evaluation process portend significant changes in Illinois education, for the better, I think. I tried to learn more about the changes in a recent visit with Tessa Samuelsen, the Stark County (IL) Elementary School principal, in my home territory. I know conservatives who are adamantly opposed to the Common Core as well as conservatives who are passionately supportive of the new standards. … Read More

Exhibition on Illinois Civil War Soldier Experiences at Elizabeth Titus

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To commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Civil War the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library is presenting the exhibit Experiences of the Illinois Civil War Soldier: Reflections through Art and Artifacts. This traveling exhibition explores the journey of Illinois Civil War soldiers as presented through their art. The exhibit, which will be on view March 7-28, was created by and is on loan from the Tarble Arts Center at Eastern Illinois University. … Read More

LLC Celebrates Agriculture Students at Annual Awards Banquet

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Uphoff of Findlay Receives Honored Alumnus Submitted by Jennifer Forneris LLC Media Specialist Lake Land College recently honored students in its agricultural programs at the 43rd Annual Agriculture Banquet. More than 650 people filled the Lake Land College Field House for the banquet which honored outstanding agriculture students and alumni. “I am very proud of our faculty, staff, retired faculty and students because without their hard work and success, the agriculture programs at Lake Land College would not be what they are,” said Jon Althaus, agriculture division chair, as he welcomed families and friends of the agriculture students. Throughout the … Read More

LTE: Judicial Elections Important Too

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On Tuesday, March 18, Illinois voters will have a chance to cast their ballot in the primary election for national, state and local offices. Sadly, voters often overlook the many candidates running for retention or election as judges. This is unfortunate as judges make critical decisions that directly affect our daily lives. Learning about the qualifications of judicial candidates and voting for those who are most qualified will help ensure that we have a quality judiciary. Bar association evaluations and newspaper endorsements are a reliable, independent and relevant source of information about the candidates’ qualifications. As a way to help … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Timothy J. Florey

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Timothy J. Florey Timothy J. ‘Tim’ Florey, 52, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Thursday (March 6, 2014) in his residence surrounded by his loved ones. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More