Local standouts recognized

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•April 24, 2024• In a celebration of local talent and dedication on the basketball court, four standout athletes from Sullivan have been recognized in the prestigious Journal-Gazette All-Area Girls Basketball Team. Addison Minor and Kiley Dyer have both received Special Mention for their outstanding contributions to the sport. Known for their skill, determination, and leadership on the court, Minor and Dyer have captured the attention of fans and opponents alike with their impressive performances throughout the season. … Read More

Community Blood Drive 

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•April 24, 2024• Mid State Tank will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 7:00 am to noon on Thursday, May 9th at 1357 Jonathan Creek Road, inside Donor Bus. To donate, contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747 5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71293 to locate the drive. Appointments are requested. Potential donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission form available through www.bloodcenter.org) and weigh more than 110 pounds. A photo I.D. is required to donate. For questions … Read More

Protecting yourself from QR code fraud

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•April 24, 2024• By Ileana Saveley Social Security District  Manager in Decatur, IL Quick Response codes, better known as QR codes, are a very popular way to get information. QR codes are scannable barcodes that will direct you to a website. However, scammers can create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information. For example, scammers may: • Cover official QR codes with fake ones on parking meters, menus, or magazines. • Send QR codes via email or text message pretending to be from delivery companies. … Read More

Moultrie Dive Team agrees to mutual aid with Shelby

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•April 24, 2024• By Sharon Barricklow The Moultrie County Dive Team will honor a mutual aid agreement with the newly reformed Shelby County Dive Team after their monthly meeting on April 17.  After a stand down order given by Shelby County Board member Sonny Ross, the Shelby County Dive Team resigned  nine months ago. … Read More

Grammar Moses: To whom it may concern

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•April 24, 2024• I remember as if it were yesterday the last email I received from Ted “Dictionary Man” Utchen in the spring of 2021 shortly before he died. It was all about how people’s brains misfire when they think about whether to use “who” or “whom.” “Dear Mr. Grammarian: Today I write to you about the problem with ‘who’ and ‘whom.’ (It) is simply that people pay insufficient attention to how they are writing when they write. Or perhaps they flunked fifth-grade English, who knows?” he wrote. “Now, in today’s Daily Herald you can read, ‘The major lenders have … Read More

Sullivan softball struggles continue; one win on the week

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•April 24, 2024• by E. Scott England   Even with inclement weather scattered around central Illinois, Sullivan softball was still able to get in all seven games scheduled. Unfortunately, after posting a win in the first game of the week, the ladies found themselves on the losing side of the column for the remaining six games. The week started off on the road against Tri-County. Kylee Freese led the team in batting going two for two with an RBI and two runs scored. Aeralyn Thrasher and J’Nai Webb each batted .500 and combined for three RBIs. Harmony Ray was one … Read More

May programs at Lovington Library

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•April 24, 2024• May 3rd from 10-11 a.m. is Adult B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft) time. Stop by the library and grab the supplies list and we will teach you how to make a cutting board picture holder. May 6th & 20th is Needle Night from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us. May 7th from 10-10:30 is story time. We will read a story and have a … Read More