Obituaries 5-22-2024: Frances Yeakel
Frances Yeakel Frances M. Yeakel, 100, of Sullivan, Illinois died peacefully in her home Saturday, December 16, 2023. … Read More
Obituaries 5-22-2024: Donald Swaim
Donald Swaim Donald Ray Swaim was a big bundle of joy arriving two days before Christmas in 1951 and passed away on May 19th, 2024 at the age of 72 while surrounded by his loved ones during a bed party. He fought a 10 year battle with cancer and did it with strength and courage. … Read More
Obituaries 5-22-2024: Thomas Kopel
Thomas Kopel Thomas William Kopel, better known as Tom, age 71 of Quincy, IL, died May 11, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center St. Louis, MO, with his wife by his side. He is remembered as a fun and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, cousin, uncle, and loyal friend to many. He was the son of Joe and Evelyn Kopel of Donnelly, MN. … Read More
A Look Back…5-22-2024
2014 Sullivan’s square gained more than 50 new faces this week as The Little Theatre brought in its cast and crew for their 57th summer season of shows. A total of 112 actors, designers, directors, technicians, and staff members from all over the United States will come to town during the 10 weeks of shows. Natalie Elliott first opened her antique store, Church House Treasures, last May after reading about the property being for sale in a local publication. Elliott, a St. Joseph native, had never previously been to Bethany, let alone known where it was. Located in the former … Read More
All school track meet 2024
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