Sullivan softball pick up two wins in three games

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•May 1, 2024• by E. Scott England  After struggling the week prior, Sullivan softball regrouped and started putting pieces together. Last week consisted of two conference matchups and one non-conference game. The week began on the road in Arcola. Bested by Purple Riders In a conference matchup against Arcola, Sullivan was looking to add another conference win. Arcola struck early with two runs in the first. Sullivan would post their first run the following inning and then tied it in the top half of the third. Arcola went back up by one before adding a big four run inning in … Read More

Sullivan baseball falls to Arcola; Goes on a 3-0 run to end the week

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•May 1, 2024• by E. Scott England  The bats came alive for Sullivan baseball last week. They dispensed with two of their victims in shortened 10-run rule games. It moved them 9-13 on the season, 5-4 in conference play. Routed by Purple Riders The week got started with a home conference match against Arcola. Arcola is having a great season, only losing two of the eighteen games they’ve had. They’re undefeated in conference play. The Purple Riders’ offense is led by Brevyn Whisman who is batting .597 on the year. He also leads the teams in home runs, adding another … Read More

Girls track have strong showing in Monticello; Place sixth

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•May 1, 2024• by E. Scott England  Nineteen teams traveled to Monticello last Friday for the Monticello Lady Sages Invitational. Several of the athletes had state qualifying jumps and personal records. After the final starter pistol rang out across the Wilkey Sports Complex, the Sullivan girls found themselves securely in sixth place out of those nineteen teams. … Read More

Sullivan Blue Dolphins Team Banquet Recognizes Swimmers Accomplishments

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•May 1, 2024• The Sullivan Blue Dolphins wrapped up their 2023/2024 short course season with a team banquet held at Building 1225 in Sullivan. The team holds this banquet each year to recognize each individual swimmer for their hard work throughout the season, as well as various team members that excelled in certain areas, and to give thanks to the coaches, board members, and other individuals that volunteer their time and energy to support the team. … Read More

Obituary 5-1-2024: Fatima Nichols

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Fatima Nichols It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Fatima Nichols, who left this earth to join her loved ones on April 21, 2024. Born on December 27, 1953, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Fatima was a loving mother, dedicated spouse, and cherished friend. She was 70 years old. … Read More

A Look Back…5-1-2024

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2014 Thanks to IGA customers during a two week fundraiser campaign, the Sullivan American Legion has emerged $600 closer to their final $6,000 payment for this coming Fourth of July fireworks celebration. As a child, Tiffany Hammer didn’t receive clothes from consignment stores or garage sales. “I was spoiled growing up. I always had new name brand clothes. It wasn’t until I grew up and had a family of my own, that I realized how expensive things are and how fast my daughter goes through clothes. But now my mother and I both love to go garage sale shopping together.” … Read More

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

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•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

Students attend Illinois FCCLA State Leadership Conference

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•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

Monthly Quarter Madness 

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•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