A Look Back…3-13-2024

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2014 In the 20 years that the Sullivan Community Education Foundation had been awarding grant money to local organizations and groups, that year saw close to, if not the largest payout. A total of $56,226.85 was awarded at the teacher appreciation dinner to various groups for education related projects. The majority of the money went to three grant applicants for the purchase of iPads and charging devices. The third grade teachers at Sullivan Elementary were awarded $9,579 for 20 iPad 2s and two charging stations. A grade above, teachers were awarded $14,369.85 for 30 iPad 2s and three charging trays. … Read More

Blood Drive

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•March 13, 2024• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive hosted by the Lovington Christian Church on Thursday, March 28 from 12:30-5:30 p.m. The drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall, 301 S. County, Lovington. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. For appointment call Darlene 217-855-9397 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org. … Read More

LLC to Host Open House

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•March 13, 2024• The Lake Land College Broadcast Communication department will be hosting an open house Friday, March 22 from 12-2 p.m. The event will take place following Laker Visit Day, and a light lunch will be provided at noon.   Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about Lake Land’s Broadcast Communication program as they tour the college’s student-run FM radio station, WLKL 89.9, The Max Alternative, along with the TV studio and production control room. Attendees will also have the chance to view professional audio equipment, state-of-the-art camera and video equipment and industry-standard digital editing software. Registration for the … Read More

Area FCCLA Chapters Meet for Conference

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•March 6, 2024• submitted by Ginger Voegel As part of National FCCLA Week, ALAH FCCLA attended the IL FCCLA Section 7 Winter Rally Conference in Charleston on Wednesday, February 14. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the approximately 100 participants at the event. Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School students, Perla Juarez-cuevas, Logan Burgin and Kryssy Hutchins along with adviser, Ginger Voegel attended. … Read More

MSCRC Second Chance Employment Fair 

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•March 6, 2024• The Moultrie Shelby County ROSC (MSCRC) would like to invite all area job seekers and hiring entities to their upcoming Second Chance Employment Fair. We are very excited to have the opportunity to host this event on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm at Building 1225 in Sullivan. … Read More

Try a New Meat and Potatoes Dish this St. Patrick’s Day

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•March 6, 2024• St. Patrick’s Day presents the perfect opportunity to try authentic Irish cuisine as well as foods and beverages that have become associated strictly with the holiday (like green beer). It’s likely someone you know will be cooking corned beef and cabbage this St. Patrick’s Day. But what if you’re among those who just doesn’t fancy the salted and pickled flavoring of this familiar favorite? “Zesty Braised Beef with New Potatoes” isn’t exactly corned beef, but it can be a worthy alternative. It’s warm, filling and flavorful, and can be just the thing to eat on a chilly … Read More