•December 18, 2024• by E. Scott England After suffering their only loss of the season against Paris, the Lady Redskins fired back last week with a three game win streak, with two of those games being conference matchups. The first of the conference games, a contest against Heritage, was an easy victory for the ferocious Lady Redskin team. … Read More
The holiday season can bring unique safety challenges for families with young children and pets •December 18, 2024• by Angela Hogan Christmas decorations, bustling activities, and holiday treats help make the holidays special. However, they can also create a variety of unrecognized hazards. If you house or plan to host small children or pets for the holidays, the MCHD recommends the following precautions to help keep the holidays merry and bright for everyone. Tree Safety Anchor Your Tree: Christmas trees can be a tipping hazard. Secure your tree to the wall or use a heavy, stable stand to prevent it … Read More
The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is hosting a safety workshop series at 3 locations across the state in January for anyone seeking 10HR OSHA, Flagger, and/or CPR certification. Training will be provided by ILICA member Grey & Associates. The 2-day workshops include a full day and a half of 10HR OSHA certification training, followed by a half day of either flagger or CPR certification training. Attendees may register for any certification individually or receive a maximum of two (2) certifications per workshop. Member and non-member rates apply. No prerequisites required. The first days of training run from … Read More
Joyce Shellabarger Joyce Ellen Shellabarger, 85, of Sullivan, passed away 8:41 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side. … Read More
Jacqueline Guin Jacqueline D. “Jackie” Guin, 81, of Sullivan, passed away 10:40 a.m. Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home. … Read More
Linda Bennett Linda S. Bennett, 76, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:13 p.m. Friday, December 13, 2024 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon. … Read More
1964 Paul Krows, Moultrie County Farm Advisor, retired after a 42 year career in public service to agriculture. Glen Landers of Sullivan was elected the new president of Illinois Foundation Seeds, Inc. of Champaign. Fall-out shelter supplies for 2,100 persons were stockpiled at Illinois Masonic Home. There are six shelters in the five buildings at the home. … Read More
Photo Photo courtesy of the Lovington American Legion Auxiliary Christmas wishes The Lovington American Legion played host to Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Grinch Sunday to visit with children. Over 40 kids visited, gave their Christmas wishes, receive a snack and choose a toy. … Read More
•December 18, 2024• Submitted by the Bethany Fire Protection District Bethany Fire Protection District is raising awareness about fire decoration safety during the holiday season by participating in “Keep the Wreath Red” program. The wreath is hanging above the entrance to the fire station to remind residents to keep fire safety a priority during the holidays, especially when decorating. The red bulbs are changed out for white if the department responds to a fire caused by holiday decorations. The Keep the Wreath Red campaign began in 1954 in Naperville and adopted by the Illinois Fire Chief Association in 1980. Bethany Fire Protection … Read More
On Tuesday, December 10, Sullivan Elementary School Project Help and Early Childhood visited the courthouse to help decorate the Christmas Tree in the rotunda as well as to meet Mr. & Mrs. Claus. … Read More