Little Theatre Reports Lower Ticket Sales for Spring Season

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As part of a routine financial report to the city, LTOTS still looking at how to cut costs, raise more funds by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Members of the Little Theatre On the Square board and staff were in attendance to update the council on where the theatre is financially with their bills to the city and explain what they are trying to do to keep current with expenses. John Stephens, executive artistic director for LTOTS, said the spring season had been well-attended and going into the production of Mermaid was the highest subscription show that LTOTS has had. Currently … Read More

St. Jude’s Mattoon to Peoria Run a success for Moultrie County runners

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Seven area runners make commitment Kirk Whitaker Arthur/Sullivan Reporter St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has aided children and families for 50 years by trying to solve the traumatic and catastrophic diseases that particularly affect children. And for seven area runners, they made an effort to help St. Jude do just that, by committing a weekend full of running, not to mention fundraising done throughout the past year. … Read More

SBD Closes Out 12-13 Season With Community Food Drive

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Submitted by Don Rousser SBD Publicist For 10 years now head coach Jason Drury has been teaching more than swimming to his swimmers. He also instills a hard work ethic and the belief in giving back to the community. These successes continually show with coach Drury taking swimmers to the state and zone level swim meets. … Read More

Cookie and the Rest Take Scrambler

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Former OV golf standout Colton Bush, better known as “Cookie”, along with Steve Nickerson, Chad Palmer, and OV junior golf phenom Paige Harlin took the Monday night scrambler at Timberlake Golf Course, shooting a combined 8-under par. … Read More

Obituaries 8-7-2013

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“Doc” DeVore Celebration of Life services for Walter “Doc” DeVore, 80, of Sullivan were held at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating.  … Read More

Robinson wins Reserve Champion at State 4-H Horse Show

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At 14 years old, Robinson adds one more accolade to young career by Ariana Cherry Reporting in Bethany Showing horses in 4-H has been a tradition that Debbie Robinson has enjoyed since she was a child. At nine years old, Robinson began showing horses and made friends that have lasted a lifetime. “I met these people when I was nine years old, became best friends and was even in each other’s weddings. Once you develop a friendship in 4-H, they become family to you.” … Read More