Recent Obituaries: Lynnette Hermann

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Lynnette Hermann Lynnette Hermann, 80, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Visitation will be Monday, March 17, 2025 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Reed Funeral Home Sullivan, IL. followed by a Celebration of Life from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Sullivan VFW (1132 Illinois Rt. 32 South). Casual attire is requested. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, IL.  Lynnette was born on October 31, 1944 in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of Roy McLaughlin and Helen … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……………49

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The Ancient Triangle •March 12, 2025• by Janet Roney One thing nags me about Isaac Hill’s expedition into central Illinois for Thomas Jefferson. Why didn’t their story make it into the history books? I think I know. Isaac Hill did not have a German grandmother. I had a German grandmother. She died when I was six. I know two things about her. She thought her grandchildren were wonderful, and her favorite saying was “A place for everything and everything in its place.” (That remains my elusive goal.) If Isaac Hill had a German grandmother, she would have told the whole world … Read More

Sullivan Senior Center Peace Meal senior nutrition program

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•March 12, 2025• March 2025 Monday – Friday meal menu Peace Meal helps boost the nutritional health of older adults by providing healthy pre-cooked meals, conducting nutrition assessments and education, and sharing food safety instruction. March 12th: country fried steak, mashed potatoes w/white gravy, green beans, broccoli salad March 13th: stuffed chicken breast, Delmonico potatoes, Venetian blend fruit, bread/roll … Read More

LPC Girls Basketball All-Conference announced

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•March 12, 2025• The Lincoln Prairie Conference announced the Girls Basketball All-Conference teams with several area girls receiving honors. Earning first team honors were senior Addison Minor (unanimous selection) and senior Emily Miller from Sullivan and sophomore Sophie Monts of ALAH. Senior Shae Ellis of Sullivan earned 2nd Team selection and sophomore Morgan Casteel of ALAH senior Julia Schrock of Okaw Valley earned honorable mention. … Read More

A Look Back…3-12-2025

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2015 A Sullivan man was brought up on preliminary first-degree murder charges Tuesday afternoon in connection with the death of a 43-year-old woman on March 4. Not only can a good storyline reside within the pages of a book but so can the opportunity for a good conversation. Sullivan Middle School student Sarah DeLong wanted to get the conversation started when she was inspired by the Mattoon reading group, Read Across Mattoon. She had come across a book that the group had been reading while at Common Grounds. DeLong had asked language arts teacher Rikki Ray about possibly starting something … Read More

Sullivan Fire Department: free smoke detectors for homeowners

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•March 12, 2025• by D.M. Williamee The City of Sullivan Fire Department will provide free smoke detectors and install them for local homeowners in their fire district. They will also provide free smoke detectors to renters if the landlord contacts the fire department on behalf of the tenant. Landlords are required to have both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in rental units. Sullivan Fire Chief Chris Wright stated, “natural gas detectors are also a great idea if you have natural gas appliances in the home, as people can become “nose blind” to the smell over time.” … Read More

City approves union contract, TIF agreements

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•March 12, 2025• by Sharon Barricklow The Sullivan City Council approved a new labor contract, some tax increment financing agreements, and a plan to hold monthly entertainment on the city square during a busy meeting Monday night. The council approved an agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW)  for a new contract for city Water Department workers. The agreement still needs to be ratified by union members. “We think it’s a good agreement,” said council member Chuck Woodworth. … Read More

One Book, One Sullivan: public book discussion with students

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Pictured are the One Book, One Sullivan student participants and teacher/advisor Rikki Ray. •March 12, 2025• by D.M. Williamee Founded in 2007, and funded by Rotary under Rotary Club’s reading initiative, “One Book, One Sullivan” connects middle school and high school students with the community at large through reading. Each yearly event allows students to interact with adults in the community where they discuss the book chosen by the students. Students learn better communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills in this program, monthly student meetings and this yearly public event.  … Read More

Winter utility bill help is available

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•March 12, 2025• The C.E.F.S Economic Opportunity Corporation’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) still has funding available for winter utility assistance. LIHEAP provides one-time grants to help income eligible households pay for their winter heating expenses.     Any household that has applied as of October 1, 2024, or after would not be eligible to apply again unless they are being disconnected from their utility service. Applications will be taken on a first come-first serve basis through August 15, 2025, or until funding is exhausted.   C.E.F.S. began taking LIHEAP applications on October 1, 2024, for the current program … Read More