Sullivan Blue Dolphins finish out year, start the new year with a big splash

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The 10 and under swimmers posing outside the pool after competing in the Dunscomb meet. •February 5, 2025• Saturday, December 14th the Dolphins hosted the Bloomington Normal and Funky Fish Swim Team for the Christmas Jingle Invitational. The following swimmers are the high point winners from the Christmas Jingle Invitational.  8u girls: Emme Kirkley 1st Stella Perrott & Natalie Rahn 3rd 8u boys: Owen Pogue 3rd 9-10 girls: Kinsley Eads 1st & Millie Hendry 3rd 9-10 boys: Jack VanUytven 1st & Bryce Badman 3rd 11-12: girls Avery Hess 1st & Micheala Blinkensderder 2nd 11-12: boys Jace VanUytven 1st & Mack … Read More

Calendar of events

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•February 5, 2025• Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. February calendar of events February 5: 1:00 hand and foot cards February 6: 10:00 exercise class, 12:00 birthday party, 12:30 bingo with Abcor Health, Inc. February 7: 1:00 pool tourney February 10: 1:30 t-shirt quilt class with Barb (call to sign up-217-728-8521) February 11: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting February 12: 1:00 hand and foot cards February 13: 10:00 exercise class February 14: Valentine’s Day dance-12:00 refreshments, 12:30 Entertainment by One Duo – Door prizes (must be present), 1:00 pool tourney February 17: Happy President’s Day. Closed. February 18: 10:00 exercise class, … Read More

“Tiaras & Ties”

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•February 5, 2025• Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, February 15th, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This event is recommended for princesses aged 3 & up accompanied by their special guy. Dancing, a photographer, crafts, and refreshments are part of the fun. A VIP Experience is available, including a catered dinner, a princess gift, a VIP dessert, early entry seating, and more. VIP registration closes on February 5th. VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m., and general admission doors open at 5:45 p.m. Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/tiaras-ties. For more information or questions, contact the dance … Read More

Project HELP

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•February 5, 2025• The Okaw Valley School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided free of charge. For an appointment for the March 13 and 14 screenings call Tracy Ryherd at 217-665-3541. The screenings will take place at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Mary Grooms

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Mary Grooms, 102, of Sullivan, died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, February 3, 2025 at the Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.Mary was born June 25, 1922 in Humboldt, the daughter of Oliver and Bessie Seeley Starwalt. She married John W. “Jack” Grooms in Humboldt on June 7, 1941; he preceded her in death on May 11, 2001.Survivors include her daughter, Mary Ann Sphar of Phoenix, AZ; son, John R. (Debbie) Grooms of Sullivan; grandchildren, Leigh Anne Sphar of Phoenix, AZ; Angie (Steven) Avila of Mesa, Arizona; Kristen (Brad) Hubble of Leroy, IL; Nick (Dr. Heidi) Grooms of Sullivan; Tyson (Kasey) Grooms … Read More

Pork chop dinner

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The Sullivan High school will be hosting the Boys’ Senior Night on Thursday, February 20th 5-7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner are $15, ticket sales are open.   For more information or to purchase tickets for the Senior Night, contact stinebring@sullivan.k12.il.us. … Read More

Basket Bingo

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•January 29, 2025• To raise funds for the 2025 Prom, the SHS Prom Committee will be hosting Bingo, including prizes, raffle, silent auction and a bake sale along with food and drinks available.    The Basket Bingo will be held on February 21st in the high school commons. Doors for the event open at 5:30, game will begin at 6:30. Tickets for Bingo are $15 if bought by February 17th and $20 at the door.   To purchase tickets contact a prom committee member or Marsha Kirby at kirbym@sullivan.k12.il.us. … Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio’s competition team hosts preview show

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Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team hosted their annual Preview Showcase in Sullivan Elementary School’s Gym on Sunday, January 19. Friends, family and the public were invited to attend. Competition season for the team begins in just a few weeks and will continue through June.  This year’s team members include (in no particular order): Hadlee Blakey, Sophie Elliott, Zola Krieger, Katie Plank, Aubrey Young, Natalia Beals, Blair Camp, Caroline Hobbs, Kaylee Hostetler, Tiffany Hostetler, Mara Inman, Gianna Krieger, Mia Lovett, Abigail Plank, Knox Weakly, Alayna Young, Sophie Foster, Tinley Krieger, Alayna Ard, Addi Finn, Brinnley Hobbs, Emma Hostetler, Aubrie Payne, Elizabeth … Read More

Educational Lunch for Girls

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•January 29, 2025• On February 22nd from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in collaboration with Ameren Illinois will be hosting a “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day’ for all middle and high school students. Attendees can expect keynote speaker – Angela Heise, a SIUE computer science alumna who currently serves as Corporate Vice President for Microsoft Worldwide, public sector. There will be hands-on engineering activities in computer science, electrical/computer, mechanical, civil and industrial engineering. Continuing there will also be professional panelists, discussion with Q&A and intern/co-op info sessions.    The event is free to attend with registration, registration … Read More