New Chiropractor Opens Shop in Sullivan

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by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter While dealing with medical issues during his eighth grade year, Quintin Murray was able to find assistance and relief through the chiropractic services of Dr. Jeffery Fishel in Arcola. After meeting Dr. Fishel, Murray knew that he too wanted to be a chiropractor and help people with relief of pain when he grew up. And now that he has, Murray is doing just that. “Dr. Fishel sat with me and helped me,” Murray explained. “He really had an impact on me.” Murray spent his early educational years in Arthur. After graduating, he attended Lake Land … Read More

Area Christmas Services

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• Allenville Christian Church will have a candlelight Christmas Eve communion service  8-9 p.m. at 201 S Allen St. For more Information call 217-273-9069 • Faith Lutheran Church of Sullivan will have a candlelight Christmas Eve service beginning at 7 p.m. and will also have a Christmas Day service at 10 a.m. The church is located at 1185 State Highway 32. • New Life Church of Sullivan will host their annual Celebrate with Family at 9 a.m. Sunday, December 22 and also at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve. This year’s celebration will include the Christmas Story, the Grinch, exciting trans-Siberian orchestra … Read More

Secret Santa Shares Spirit Of Giving All Year Long

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Program sees increase in need for assistance this year by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Fifteen years ago a young child had wished for a bicycle for Christmas. While it was one of the few things he had asked for, his parents were unable to afford it because of a financial hardship. The story soon found its way to John Love, chief of the Sullivan Police Department. He wanted nothing more than to make this dream come true for the young child. Love made arrangements to “accidentally” bump into the child at the former Pamida store in Sullivan. While in the … Read More

The Last Time for Tea

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In final year of teaching, LGS instructor hosts last holiday tradition by Christina Whitford Sullivan Reporter Growing up as a little girl in Decatur, Debbie Long always knew she wanted to dedicate her life to teaching children. With the support of her family, she was able to create a very successful career out of teaching, one that will culminate this year, her 35th. Long followed her dreams and graduated from Illinois State University in 1978. From there she began her career teaching in Lovington in 1979. “Ever since I can remember I wanted to teach children,” Long recalled. “I would get … Read More

St. T Hands Arthur-Lovington First Loss of the Season Tuesday

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Thanks be to Williams’ 11 fourth quarter points by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter In the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s non-conference bout between St. Teresa and Arthur-Lovington, St. Teresa senior Christian Williams showed why he already has a scholarship offer to a Division I school under his belt and is garnering interest from multiple top-tier Division one schools, including the University of Illinois, after leading his team in the fourth quarter to a 51-48 comeback victory. … Read More

Shirley Park Earns Outstanding Volunteer Service Award

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C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation recently held their 2013 annual meeting and several individuals were recognized who volunteered this year to help the agency achieve its mission. According to C.E.F.S. Chief Executive Officer Paul White, “The agency recognized outstanding acts of volunteerism and active civic involvement to help transform lives and to build stronger communities.” … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Is There a Deer in Your Headlights?

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By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I was recently driving along on a rural state highway, minding my own business (as they say), when out of nowhere (as they say) darted a white tail deer that seemed intent on colliding with my car, which it did. The damage wasn’t much, though more than $1,500 to fix (heavy breathing on a car probably results in more than $1,500 to repair at the auto body shop). … Read More

House Fire Investigation Concluded

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According to Lovington Fire Chief Gary Smith, the investigation into a house fire that occurred at a residence near the Okaw Valley Orchard Sunday, December 1 has been concluded as an electrical fire originating in the bathroom. Whether due to wiring or a space heater, Smith says it was inconclusive, but that there was “no reasonable cause pointing to arson.” The home’s owners Jay and Selina Clark said that the fire was largely contained immediately by Mike Mitchell and Jim Bailey who used a garden hose to extinguish the fire. … Read More