Chili Cookoff

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•January 31, 2024• The Bethany Celebration Committee will be having a Chili Cookoff on Friday, February 16 at Bethany American Legion. Sign in is from 4 to 5 pm and the event is open to the public from 5 to 7 pm. Entry fee is $10 per chili and tasting fee is $5 which includes one bowl and three cups. Categories are spicy, traditional and unique. Make the best chili to win cash prizes. There will also be 50/50 and prize basket raffles. To enter message Bethany Celebration on Facebook or email bethanycelebration@gmail.com. … Read More

A Look Back…1-31-2024

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2014 Students at Sullivan Elementary School gave back to the local food pantry by collecting items for the Souper Bowl. In a final push on the last day over 800 items were collected.  Rosati’s was up and running in Sullivan at 801 Illinois 32 inside Howy’s gas station. Fan favorites included Italian beef sandwiches, penne pomodoro, lasagna and the build your own pasta option.  Mirror Images was preparing to perform its 25th anniversary show at the Little Theatre On The Square in Sullivan. “A Day In Our Not So Normal Lives” was an all original show written by current and … Read More

Lake Land College Fall 2023 Graduates Announced

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•January 31, 2024• Lake Land College has announced the students who graduated following the completion of the fall 2023 semester. Students from the area are: Gretchen Dare, Associate in Applied Science-Accounting, Mackenzie Wright, Certificate-Cosmetology, both of Arthur; Grace Brown, Associate in Applied Science-IT-Computer Applications and Certificate-IT Computer Applications, Cale Roley, Associate in Arts-Business, both of Findlay; Jessica Scott of Gays, Associate in Applied Science-Medical Assistant and Certificate-Medical Assistant; Nova Gregurich, Certificate- Basic Welding, Quentin Morgan of Lovington, Associate in Applied Science- Mechanical-Electrical Engineering and Certificate-Industrial Maintenance; Cody Crowe, Associate in Applied Science-Computer Aided Design Technology and Certificate-Computer Aided Drafting, Lara … Read More

Sullivan Blue Dolphins Compete in Terre Haute and Indianapolis

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•January 31, 2024• by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins pulled double duty this past weekend with team members swimming in two different away meets. They had 25 swimmers competing in Terre Haute at the 2024 THT Arctic Blast meet. Three swimmers from the team brought home high point awards: Liam Donovan Open boys, Oliver Florey 8 and under boys, and Aurora Huber 6 and under girls. Liam Donovan earned a spot on the Senior State Team while at this meet. … Read More

Sullivan Middle School Honor Rolls

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•January 31, 2024• Straight A’s Class of 2028: Weslee Allen, Darren Alms, Madeline Anderson, Madelyn Atteberry, Liam Coil, Piper Conlin, Lana Cremeens, Savanna Dendy, Lena Emel, Gavin Finn, Alexander Fultz, Rhesa Isaacs, Prudence Jenkins, Brynner Johnson, Kent Lehman, Mikenzie Mercer, Lorelai Parker, River Polley, Avery Renfro, Daisy Richardson, Joanna Rickelmann, Collin Shain, Oliver Shonkwiler, Sophia Smith, Cali Szabo, Colt Wilson, Ronin Woods. Class of 2029: Kinlee Agney, Tenley Campbell, Luke Cummings, Emma Drake, Nolen Garrett, Kiley Grooms, Tucker Grooms, Asher Hendry, Owen Hooten, Addyson Martinez, Lillian Prideaux, Chester Ray, Tenley Stollard, Karen Szachnitowski, Elin Watkins, Easton Wickline, Jillian Woods, Lyla … Read More

ECIAA on Aging Hosting Conversation

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•January 31, 2024• The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is hosting a conversation for Moultrie and Douglas counties on Thursday, February 8 from 10 am to Noon at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in the Community Room. There is also a remote option. The Zoom meeting id is 850 6190 4278 and passcode 397820. In these uncertain times community based programs serve as a lifeline for older adults and their caregivers, grandparents raising children, nursing home residents, victims of abuse, and individuals with disabilities. As demand for these services continues to increase; state and federal support must also … Read More

Operation Enduring Support

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•January 31, 2024• Operation Enduring Support is now accepting donations for Easter Care Packages for our deployed militia. Easter is early this year, and the donation period is much shorter. These care packages will be mailed on March 19th. This is OES’s 21st year of sending care packages to our deployed military. Our young men and women in foreign countries do not have access to Post Exchanges and can really use the items they receive. These packages also are a reminder that people back home have not forgotten them. … Read More