All school track meet
Road across Lake Shelbyville Dam closed due to maintenance
•May 22, 2024• The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru 12:p.m. on Friday, May 24th and again Tuesday, May 28th thru Friday, May 31st. The road should open each day at 5:00 p.m. The road will also be open for holiday weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic; however, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time. … Read More
ALAH Board of Education passes FY24 tentative amended budget
•May 22, 2024• Changes made to high school handbook by Ariana R Cherry The ALAH School Board passed the FY24 Tentative Amended Budget at their most recent board meeting May 15, 2024. “The budget looks about what we thought it would look like,” noted Superintendent, Shannon Cheek. He also noted that the district has been receiving transportation payments earlier than normal. “We might actually receive a fourth payment this fiscal year,” Cheek added. The fund balances for June 30, 2023 were listed as: … Read More
“We’re very blessed” Sullivan City Council hears about developments
•May 22, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow More than $54 million in projected development and the potential for more than 100 new residents had Sullivan City Council members smiling at their regular meeting Thursday night. Commissioner Douglas Shook told the council plans were moving ahead for several new developments including restaurants, small businesses and housing. One $11.5 million project will build 22 new homes throughout Sullivan through a federal program. “The houses will be built on existing city lots where either the lot is vacant or the property abandoned,” Shook said. “It will help us integrate new housing and new residents … Read More
LLC celebrates nursing graduates
•May 22, 2024• Graduating nurses received their pins at the 2024 Lake Land College Associate Degree Nursing pinning ceremony. The Patient Advocate Award was presented to Emma Moran, Sullivan, for displaying professionalism and compassionate care in the Associate Degree Nurse program. Receiving pins were Carleigh Bobbett of Findlay, Jerralee Goad, Emma Moran, Ashley Prideaux, Haley Rose and Danielle Standerfer all of Sullivan. … Read More
LLC honors John Deere program graduates
•May 22, 2024• Lake Land College recently celebrated the John Deere Tech program graduates at an annual John Deere Tech banquet. The local student honored at the ceremony was Jacob Bettinger, of Lovington. … Read More
Trivia Night
•May 22, 2024• Sullivan-Okaw Valley Football will host a Trivia Night Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1 at the Sullivan American Legion. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. with trivia starting at 7 p.m. Dinner tickets for the AYCE Taco Bar are available at the SHS office, Moultrie County Treasurer’s office and Chip’s Marine. Trivia reservations may be made by contacting Stephanie Helmuth (217) 714-9028 or April Christensen-Stephens (217) 827-1726. The cost is $25 per person or $120 for a table of six. Sponsor tables are available for $330 and includes dinners and trivia for six and $120 worth of … Read More
Family Reunion
•May 22, 2024• A Ray Pritts Family Potluck Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 23 at 1 p.m. in Bethany Crowder Park. R.S.V.P. to (217) 665-3118. … Read More
Memorial Weekend Cruise In
•May 22, 2024• The Sullivan Street Machine Association will host the Memorial Weekend Cruise In on Saturday, May 25 at 3 pm on the square in Sullivan. There will be a 50/50 drawing and dash plaques. There is no entry fee. This is a fun event, no prizes will be awarded. For more information call 217-728-7848 or 217-273-8487. … Read More