•March 12, 2025• The Bethany Fire Department will be hosting their annual pancake breakfast on March 15th from 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Fire Department. Breakfast options are either pancakes and sausage or biscuits and gravy. Cost is $12.00 for adults, $8.00 for kids, and those 3 and under eat free. … Read More
•March 12, 2025• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, March 19 at 11 am at the Bethany library. Ham and beans, and cornbread will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
•March 12, 2025• Lovington Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive in their Fellowship Hall on Monday, March 31st from noon to 5:30 p.m at 301 S. County Road in Lovington. You can schedule an appointment by calling Darlene Barlow at (217) 855-9397, online at www.RedCrossBlood.org, but walk-ins are welcome. Remember to bring a photo ID, your blood donor card, or at least two other forms of identification. … Read More
Sullivan Blue Dolphins sent 10 swimmer to the Circle City Classic Invitational in Indianapolis, IN. This is a meet in which swimmers must swim qualifying time to get into the meet. At this meet SBD’s Emily Crosier took down the 500 free record that once was held by BNSC’s coach Brynna who is a former Blue Dolphin. Pictured are the 10 swimmers who made it. Grant Martin, Nathan Rafferty, Emily Crosier, Addy Hendry, Emerson Risley, Kylan Hall, Mack Pogue, Bryce Badman, Kinsley Eads and Cadence Schmohe (not pictured). … Read More
Dolphins to compete in Winter Regional Championship Sullivan Blue Dolphins also are sending 18 swimmers to Winter Regional Championship in Peoria. This swimmers all swam qualifying times to complete in individuals events. Pictured are Grant Martin, Nathan Rafferty, Emily Crosier, Addy Hendry, Cadence Schmohe, Michaela Blickensderfer, Tyler Blickensderfer, Jace VanUytven, Kylan Hall, Avery Hess, Mack Pogue, Bryce Badman, Scarlett Perrott, Emme Kirkley, Kinsley Eads, Oliver Florey and Jack VanUytven. … Read More
•March 5, 2025• First Mid Bank & Trust announced the promotion of John West to Regional Community Bank President. West will be responsible for business development, community engagement initiatives, and supporting and strengthening lending relationships in First Mid’s Decatur Region. “We are thrilled to have John take on the role of Regional Community Bank President,” said Joe Dively, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at First Mid. “He has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a deep commitment to our customers, and a passion for fostering strong community relationships. We are confident that under his leadership, our Decatur Region will continue to thrive and … Read More
•March 5, 2025• Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team has attended two competitions so far this year. Specialty routines only (solos, duets and trios) attended “Believe Dance Competition” at Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL February 1-2. All thirty-one team members attended The Dance Effect Competition on February 22 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in St. Louis, Missouri. Soloists this year range in age from 4 to 13 and include: Aubrey Young, Mara Inman, Alayna Young, Knox Weakly, Kaylee Hostetler, Natalia Beals, Addi Finn, Brinnley Hobbs, Emma Hostetler and Miah Voegel. The genres for their numbers include Jazz, Open, Musical Theatre, … Read More
Photo provided This past weekend, the Sullivan Singers competed at the Lafayette Jefferson Xtreme Showdown and brought home 1st runner up. They, along with the Singers Jr, will compete next in Quincy on March 8th at the Quincy Showcase of Excellence. … Read More
Photo provided ALAH (Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond) High School sophomores (L-R) Cruz Hale, Olivia Binion, Suzannah Butcher, Kimberly Krutsinger, and Lily Vanda pictured after attending RYLA Camp in 2024. The high school students shared highlights of their RYLA experience during a presentation to the Arthur Rotary Club. On February 28 Rotary International District 6490 announced open enrollment for local sophomore, junior, and senior year high school and home-schooled students to attend the 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, a youth development and leadership experience, scheduled April 4-6, 2025 at the University of Illinois 4-H Memorial Camp in Monticello, Illinois. “The Rotary … Read More
Photo provided A small group Redskin Football athletes competed at the Maroa-Forsyth Trojan Powerlifting Meet on Saturday competing in bench, squat, and power clean. Every athlete earned at least two personal record lifts, with 21 out of 24 lifts being PR’s. The results are a big testament to the work these guys have been putting in this offseason. The following athletes earned medals in their weight classes, and Aiden Dinger also made the school all-time record board with a squat of 470 pounds as a sophomore. Aiden Dinger: 1st squat, 2nd bench, Liam Donovan: 3rd bench, 3rd clean, Owen Smith: … Read More