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Windsor High School Prom 2024

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

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Superintendent Cheek and the BOE continues to build support for a future referendum

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• by Ariana R. Cherry Superintendent Shannon Cheek continues to inform the public about the urgent need for renovations and repairs in the district’s school buildings. Ongoing work is underway at the Arthur Grade School restrooms. During the BOE meeting on April 17, Cheek shared photos showing plaster work needed at the Lovington Grade School. Additionally, he mentioned lingering HVAC and plumbing issues at the high school, which will continue to increase as the building ages.  Cheek warned that the plumbing and HVAC issues at the ALAH building could come with a significant price tag. … Read More

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Students attend Illinois FCCLA State Leadership Conference

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• Five members of the Sullivan High School Chapter of FCCLA (Family, Career, Community Leaders of America), along with their two advisors, attended the 2024 Illinois FCCLA State Leadership Conference held in Springfield, IL April 11-April 13th. This conference drew attendance from 79 FCCLA Chapters in the State, with 635 of the members in attendance as STAR and Proficiency Competitors, across 45 different events. Members in attendance from Sullivan were Sarina Voegel, Addison Brush, Linnea Graham, Kya Allen, and Claire Welch. Former SHS FCCLA Alumni, and current SHS FCCLA advisors Kali Taylor and Jennifer Voegel attended this three … Read More

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Monthly Quarter Madness 

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their May Quarter Auction on Wednesday, May 8. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Widows Sons. They are an international charitable organization who are freemasons who also enjoy riding motorcycles. This chapter is a 501c3 non-profit organization and covers most of Central Illinois. Most of their fundraising goes to individuals and families in the community, but they also donate to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and IMOS. Every penny they raise is spent on helping others.   At the May … Read More

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OVHS Baccalaureate

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• The Okaw Valley High School baccalaureate will be Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m at the Findlay United Methodist Church in Findlay. … Read More

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Dalton City Concert

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• Grand Ole Opry veteran, Daryl Mosley, in concert at the Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 East Freeland Street on Saturday, May 4 at 6 p.m. The community is invited to attend this concert by three time songwriter of the year as he shares the stories behind his many songs including the classic “Ask The Blindman, He Saw It All”. … Read More

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Gospel Concert

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• The First Apostolic Lighthouse, 902 S Hamilton, Sullivan, will host a Southern Gospel Concert and Revival this weekend. A kids night revival will be Friday at 7 p.m., the Chandlers will entertain on Saturday at 7 p.m. and a revival will be at 10 a.m. Sunday. To RSVP call (217) 205-9789. … Read More

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Concert

News Progress Posted on May 1, 2024 by webmasterMay 1, 2024

•May 1, 2024• Heavenbound will be in concert on Saturday, May 4 at 6 pm at Allenville Christian Church, 201 Allen Street in Allenville. Following the concert there will be finger food fellowship. A love offering will be collected.  … Read More

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Retirement party 

News Progress Posted on April 24, 2024 by webmasterApril 23, 2024

•April 24, 2024• A retirement appreciation gathering will be held Saturday, April 27 for Pastor Rodney and Charlene Houser at the Lovington Church of God. The gathering will be held at the Church of God Community Building from 2-4 p.m. … Read More

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Girl Scout Troop 3641 gives back

News Progress Posted on April 24, 2024 by webmasterApril 23, 2024

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On Route 133 between Lovington and Arthur, power poles fell as a result of the storm systems that hit central Illinois in two waves on Wednesday, June 17th. These storms left many without power and caused widespread damage throughout the area, including confirmed tornado touchdowns in nearby counties.


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