Road access closed

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•April 17, 2024• The road across the main dam at Lake Shelbyville will be closed thru Friday, April 19th and again Monday, April 22nd thru Friday, April 26th. The road will be open for weekend traffic. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. However, access to the Dam West Overlook area will continue to be open during this time. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the general public while work is being conducted. The closure is a result of a new electric feeder line being installed to the main dam. The Corps of Engineers … Read More

Bethany rummage sales

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•April 17, 2024• Bethany Village Wide Rummage Sales will be May 2 – 4. Sign up sheets are available at Village Hall, Marrowbone Library and Casey’s. Deadline to be included in News Progress advertisement will be April 22. … Read More

Drive-thru dinner

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•April 17, 2024• The Bethany Fire and Ambulance Department will host a drive-thru dinner on Saturday, April 27 from 4-7 p.m. at the Bethany Firehouse. Smoked pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, cornbread and chips will be available for $10. No advance ticket is needed and delivery is free for village residents. For delivery call 217-665-3726. … Read More

Taco Salad Fundraiser

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•April 17, 2024• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan will have their annual Taco Salad Fundraiser on Monday, May 6 from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Order forms are available upon request or to place an order call (217) 728-4300 by April 26. The loaded taco salad is $8 each and are available for carry-out, 20 Courtyard Blvd, Sullivan, or delivery in Sullivan. … Read More

Hydrant flush

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•April 17, 2024• The Sullivan Water Department began flushing fire hydrants on Monday, April 15th. This work will last for approximately one month.  If your tap water comes out discolored, let it run for a couple of minutes and the discoloration should go away  For questions, please call the City Building at 728-4383. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Marjorie ‘Margie’ Horn

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Marjorie ‘Margie’ 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 will be 10:30 a.m. Monday April 15, 2024 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Snow officiating. Visitation will be 3- 5 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be 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. Margie was born January 6, 1949 in Pensacola, Florida, the daughter of Robert Owen and Maxine Yaw Davis. She … Read More

Sullivan baseball goes 1-2 on the week

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•April 10, 2024• by E. Scott England  Weather is still wreaking havoc on spring sports, but the Sullivan baseball team was able to sneak in three games last week. After dropping the first two games during the week, Sullivan finally found their groove against St. Teresa on Saturday. The first game was a conference matchup on the road against Cumberland. Sullivan had nine hits in the game, three more than Cumberland. Both Jake Stewart and Adan Mills went 2 for 3 on the day with Mills scoring one run. Marshall Robison was 1 for 3 with a homerun and two … Read More

Three commit to continue football careers at next level

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•April 10, 2024• It comes as no surprise that more than one player from the SOV squad has committed to playing at the next level. Three signed last week. Aiden Ballinger and Kyle Corkill both signed with Millikin University. Ballinger led the team in reception yards per game with 99.5. The two would go back-to-back in receiving touchdowns with Ballinger hauling in six and Corkill five. Corkill would add another touchdown with a kickoff return in the final game of the season. Easton England signed his commitment letter Friday. The senior kicker will be traveling north to Appleton, WI to … Read More