Volunteers are gearing up for the third annual holiday assistance program, One Stop Community Christmas (OSCC), which will assist those in need in Coles, Cumberland, Shelby, Douglas, Moultrie, Edgar and Clark counties. The goal of OSCC is to put the spotlight on the family during the Christmas season. Last year more than 300 volunteers helped serve nearly 1,600 children. … Read More
In their commitment to supporting the nation’s armed forces, especially as they enter the civilian work force, the Gary Sinise Foundation, along with Jos. A. Bank are providing a free suit to qualifying veterans and service members through a national promotion. In order to qualify for a Jos. A. Bank free suit, applicants must provide the proper documentation by faxing 818.432.8999 or emailing contact@garysinisefoundation.org a DD214 form, a statement of service if still active duty, or make a copy of the front and back of the military ID. The suits will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, … Read More
By Glenn Mollette Everybody needs medical insurance. Without it you are headed for the poor house or a shorter life. Here is what our government should do: … Read More
Tony Records, court-appointed monitor for the Ligas Consent Decree will speak in Decatur November 19. … Read More
Top seeded Maroa-Forsyth comes to Wilson Field Saturday by Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The beginning of events for AL-AH didn’t start well in Saturday’s 1A first round playoff game against Salt Fork. The normally potent Knights offense started their first possession with a three and out—the first time for the Knights all season—and the defense’s first play resulted in a long run for Salt Fork. … Read More
Submitted by Don Rousser The Terre Haute Torpedoes hosted the Halloween Splash swim meet October 25-27 at Terre Haute South High School in Terre Haute, Ind. There, the Sullivan Blue Dolphins competed and brought home the first place team trophy as well as several individual trophies for high point totals for various boys’ and girls’ age groups. Pictured topmost, is the 10 & Under (morning session) left to right: Gabrielle Spain, JJ Standerfer, Sofia Nuzzo, Deanna Clark, Noah Spain, Ethan Schmohe, Mason Booker, and Kaiden Smith. Pictured bottommost, is the 11 & Up (afternoon session) winners, from left to right: Front … Read More
ISDRA musher, Ronald McCarty Jr. of Sullivan took sixth place in the adult 2_dog speed class at the dirty dog dryland derby scooter race on Sunday, November 3.
This week, we featured awards that were given out at Sullivan High School’s volleyball banquet, Okaw Valley’s volleyball and golf banquets, and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s soccer and cross-country banquets, as seen below:
With today’s weather forecast, the AmBucs Halloween parade has been relocated from outside on Sullivan’s square to indoors at the Sullivan High School gymnasium. Lineup will still be at 5:45 p.m. with the parade beginning at 6 p.m. For more information or questions, contact the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development at 728-4223. … Read More
Finishes season on high note by Emily Scott Reporting in Sullivan After making some changes in their performance all while keeping a strong work ethic, the Sullivan Marching Redskins have seen their efforts pay off in marching band competitions this season. Specifically, the band participated in the Monticello and Mt. Zion Marching Band contests earlier this school year and excelled in all areas. … Read More