•April 17, 2024• Last week Commander Rick Read presented Harry Woolen his pin for 75 years of continued American Legion membership and Russell Craig his pin for 50 years of continued American Legion membership. The presentation was attended by many board members, officers and members at large as well as family and friends that came out to support these Veterans. … Read More
•April 17, 2024• by E. Scott England Sullivan girls track traveled to Tolono last Friday for an invitational meet. Nineteen teams braved the cold and the wind. Tuscola won the meet with 111 points. Sullivan finished in sixth with 32 points. Riane Bear and Kharli Kelly went second-third in the high jump, both clearing 1.49m. Devon Richardson also scored points for the team in the triple jump. The sophomore landed a 9.74m jump that placed her in third. … Read More
•April 17, 2024• by E. Scott England With weather cooperating just a little bit, Sullivan was able to get in three games. They took to the road in Bethany last Monday, played host to Villa Grove the following day, and then capped off the week with a road game in Neoga. As if a conference matchup wasn’t enough, the first game of the week against Okaw Valley also has a feel of a bragging rights matchup. Many of these athletes know each other from other sports or functions, or from just the fact that their home turfs are separated by … Read More
•April 17, 2024• by E. Scott England Sullivan track journeyed to Cerro Gordo for the CGB Quad Rotational meet. Six teams from four counties all vied for the top spot, but both Sullivan boys and girls walked away with first place tightly secured. In field events, senior Dirk Lane threw to second place in the shot put and third place in the discus. Lucas Floyd followed Lane in the discus with a fifth place finish. Claire Welch also finished fifth in discus for the girls. The ladies had a good showing in the long jump. Mya Dyer finished second with … Read More
•April 17, 2024• Get hydrated, stretch those legs and mark your calendars for Saturday, June 1, for the 16th annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Races for all Paces on the Eastern Illinois University campus. Registration is open online at www.sarahbush.org/races. All information for the races, including a registration link, course maps and training plans, are also available online. … Read More
Ann Shaw Ann Shaw, 83, of Sullivan passed away at 2:46 p.m. Tuesday April 9, 2024 in Aspen Creek, Sullivan. … Read More
Gary Rice Gary W. Rice, 79, of Lovington, passed away at 7:30 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2024 in his residence surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday April 18, 2024 in the Jonathan Creek Christian Church, Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. … Read More
Marjorie Horn Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:10 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in her residence. Celebration of Life Services were Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Burial took place in in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to the Sullivan FFA. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For Reservations Call 1-800-543-1770 The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition Program suggests a donation of $4.00 for each congregate and home delivered meal. We accept the Illinois Link Card. April 22 – Polish Sausage with Sauerkraut, Baby Bakers, Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit, Bread April 23 – Meatloaf, Au Gratin Potatoes, Creamed Peas, Five Cup Salad, Bread/Roll April 24 – Chicken Pot Pie, Buttery Lemon, Potatoes, Broccoli Florets, Cherry Fluff, Biscuit April 25 – Pepper Steak over Rice, Kyoto Vegetables, Warm Apples, Heritage Cole Slaw April 26 – Chicken Ravioli with Mushroom Sauce, Nantucket Vegetables, Cauliflower, Fresh Fruit … Read More