Four high school seniors win $1,000 IMUA Scholarship Awards  

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•May 8, 2024• Four high-school seniors, one each from the IMUA member municipalities of Bethany, Oglesby, Springfield and Waterloo, have been chosen as finalists in the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association’s (IMUA) 2024 IMUA Scholarship Program essay competition. This year’s winners are Cannon Bernstein of Bethany, a senior at Okaw Valley High School; Aiden Anderson of Oglesby, a senior at LaSalle-Peru Township High School; Isaac Crumrine of Springfield, a senior at Riverton High School; and Katelyn Davis of Waterloo, a senior at Waterloo High School.   Essays written by this year’s four winners were chosen from entries submitted by eligible high-school … Read More

This recipe makes for a great breakfast in bed this Mother’s Day

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•May 8, 2024• There may be no better way to start Mother’s Day than serving Mom some breakfast in bed. A homemade meal before Mom even gets out of bed can set the right tone for a day that celebrates all mothers have done and continue to do for their children. There’s no shortage of breakfast in bed options to serve Mom this Mother’s Day. If Mom loves a traditional hearty morning meal, this recipe for “Mixed Berry French Toast” courtesy of Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com) is sure to please. … Read More

Obituaries 5-8-2024: Nancy Henderson

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Nancy Henderson Nancy Claire Henderson, 86, of Sullivan, IL went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 5th at Smyser Christian Church, rural Gays. Burial took place in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to Smyser Christian Church. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation of Kathy, with SBL Hospice, for her loving care. … Read More

Obituaries 5-8-2024: Jane Buxton

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Jane Buxton Jane Ann Buxton, 78, of Dallas, Texas, passed away at 10:33 a.m. Thursday May 2, 2024 in her residence surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday May 14, 2024 in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with Pastor Grant Wade officiating. Visitation will be Monday May 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to The ALS Association of Texas, 14555 Dallas Parkway, Suite 100-129, Dallas, Texas 75254 or online at http://alstexas.org. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More

A Look Back…5-8-2024

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2014 The current ordinance on alcohol sales in Lovington restricts all sales of alcohol on Sundays, but at this week’s monthly meeting, Casey’s store manager Debbie Howell and regional district manager Colleen Leischner requested an amendment to the ordinance to allow sales from noon to close on Sundays, citing a loss of potential revenue due to boaters who filled their tanks and sought to buy alcohol. The 2014 Okaw Valley High School Prom King and Queen were crowned May 3 at The Lions Center in Mt. Zion. Alex Sims and Shelby Dash were named king and queen. Mollie Bowman signed … Read More

SHS FCCLA Awards Banquet

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•May 8, 2024• Sullivan High School FCCLA held their End of Year Banquet and Awards dinner on April 25th in the SHS Commons. Newly elected officers for the 2024-2025 School year were installed, as well as presenting members with certificates of leadership participation and special awards were given out. The special awards: Resiliency in Red – Sarina Voegel, Pearl Award – Shanice Brant, 110% Award – Damian Lee, Table Award – Keegan Betts, Lockwood Award – Hayden Nohren. 2024-2025 Officers: President – Addison Brush, Vice President – Claire Welch, Secretary- Sarina Voegel, Treasurer – Linnea Graham [/s2If] … Read More

Amish Heritage Center celebrates largest Sheep to Clothing to Quilts event ever

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•May 8, 2024• by Ariana R. Cherry The Illinois Amish Heritage Center hosted its largest sheep-shearing event ever this past Saturday, drawing visitors from all over the state and beyond. “This is the largest sheep-shearing event we have done,” stated Wilmer Otto who has been a part of the growing Illinois Amish Heritage Center. Since moving the Yoder and Shrock homes to the land in 2016, the five-acre farm/facility has developed into a well known attraction as tourists find their way to Arthur passing through Chesterville. … Read More

Horticulture class plants flowers

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•May 8, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow The Moultrie County Courthouse Square in Sullivan is blooming this spring after students from Sullivan High School’s Horticulture Class made a planting visit.   The students worked on the spring spruce up including planting flower beds and working on the Lincoln Memorial on the courthouse grounds. … Read More

City hires treasurer, renews energy contract at May 2 meeting

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•May 8, 2024• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council hired a local resident as City Treasurer, renewed a long standing energy contract and approved an increase in water and sewer rates at their May 2 meeting. The council voted to hire Kassie Waggoner as the new City Treasurer.  “Kassie and her family are long-time residents and we’re glad to have her with us,” said Mayor Mike Mossman. … Read More