Sullivan volleyball looks to set tone early despite losing two-thirds of their starters

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•August 28, 2024• by E. Scott England It is inevitable that a team will lose players every year. But it’s a tougher pill to swallow when you lose four of your six starters. That is what Coach Tabitha Centers was facing to start this year. While she could have wallowed about the loss, she decided instead to look to the bright spots of the future. “I have 3 returning starters this year, and we do have a big freshman class with a lot of potential,” says Centers.  Those freshmen add depth to an already solid roster that features regulars from … Read More

Learn self management skills

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•August 28, 2024• Ignoring a chronic condition will not make it go away, and suffering is simply a poor management technique. So, if you live with a long-term health condition, why not learn how to more effectively manage it and live an active and fulfilling life? Believe it or not, although the specifics of managing each condition vary, the skills for managing most chronic conditions are actually quite similar. … Read More

Cruise Night

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•August 28, 2024• The Annual Cruise Night on the Square in Sullivan is making its return once again on Saturday, August 31st at three in the afternoon. All makes and models are welcome to register for just a small fee of $20. There will be over $1,500 in door prizes given away, free popcorn provided by Boy Scout Troop 39, live music by ShovelHead and dash plaques for the first 100 to register. For more information or question on the Sullivan Cruise Night call (217)728-7848 or (217)273-8487 or visit www.facebook.com/SullivanSMA. … Read More

Mowing for monarchs 

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by Cheri Burcham Anyone that knows me knows that I am passionate about trying to save the monarch butterfly. Their population continues to decline and some of the reasons are preventable. One of them is mowing. I have shared this article before (maybe more than once) and would like to share it again. This article was written by Illinois Extension Educator Christopher Enroth and is so very important in monarch conservation. Christopher says: There is something about mowing that is so satisfying. What is it? The smell of cut grass? Taming an unruly landscape? To me, it is measurable progress. … Read More

Petitions available

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•August 28, 2024• Residents of the Village of Lovington wishing to become candidates for municipal office in the April 1, 2025, consolidated election may pick up their candidate petition sheets beginning immediately. Offices up for election are (3) Village Trustee and (1) Village President. All positions are for a 4 year term. Petitions are to be picked up at the Village Office, located at 222 S Railroad Street, Lovington. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The filing period for petitions will be November 12-18, 2024  On the final day of the filing period, November 18, … Read More

Arthur town-wide clean up project

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•August 28, 2024• The Village of Arthur recently announced the 2024 town wide clean up project on September 14th from eight that morning until three in the afternoon. This all day event encourages the cleaning of private and public indoor and outdoor properties with extra trash collection in certain areas. This year there will be no curb side pick-up but there will be dumpsters placed at the end of Spruce Street, south of the High School Football field. Residents will need to show proof of residency in order to participate, some forms of  proof could be a state issued ID … Read More

Back-to-school tax benefits

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•August 28, 2024• As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns.  … Read More