•January 10, 2024• The Lovington First Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 12:30-5:30 pm. Donors may go online to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule a time slot or contact Darlene Barlow at 217-855-9397. Walk-ins Are Always Welcome. … Read More
•January 10, 2024• Monarch Manufacturing Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Monday, January 22 from 12 pm to 3 pm in their showroom building at 1157 State Hwy 32 in Sullivan. To donate, contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71346 to locate the drive. … Read More
•January 10, 2024• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
•January 10, 2024• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council agreed to helping the Sullivan Fire Department and changed the day for Council meetings during their regular meeting on Monday, January 8. The first item under new business was discussion and possible approval of a TIF agreement with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. The fire protection district has asked help to purchase a new truck. They asked for $40,000 a year for ten years out of TIF funds. Doug Shook said that fire trucks are important and that he would hate to lose a house in Cedar Dale or elsewhere. … Read More
•January 10, 2024• The Moultrie County Childcare Committee recently announced the awarding of a substantial grant totaling $21,600 to Sullivan Preschool in acknowledgment of its exemplary commitment to providing exceptional childcare services in Moultrie County. This grant reflects the committee’s dedication to supporting and enhancing early childhood education within our community. As advocates for quality childcare and education, the Moultrie County Childcare Committee recognizes the pivotal role that Sullivan Preschool plays in nurturing the development of our youngest community members. … Read More
Give This Healthy Dinner a Mexican Twist All kinds of resolutions are made at the start of a new year, and most of them involve some sort of healthy habit. Losing weight and eating better often top the list of health initiatives. Individuals who want to revamp their diets may be on the lookout for healthy recipes. “Health food” may evoke images of lots of leafy greens and bland grains, but diners can rest assured there are plenty of tasty options… even beef. … Read More
•January 3, 2024• By Ileana Saveley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can: · Apply for retirement, spouses, or disability benefits. … Read More
•January 3, 2024• by Sarah Hudson Pierce columnist One of the best lectures I’ve heard was at the East Texas Christian Writer’s Conference in Marshall, Texas in 2014. The speaker emphasized that if a writer really wants to develop his talent the best place to start is newspaper writing. I heartily agree, although I began writing poetry in 1981, while going through a nervous breakdown. At that time I didn’t realize that therapists highly recommend writing and journal keeping as a means of coping. Even though I seldom write poetry anymore even though I’ve had three books of poetry published along … Read More
Donald Lewis Donald C. Lewis, 65, of Windsor, passed away at 1:42 a.m. Thursday December 28, 2023 at Sarah Bush Hospital, Mattoon. … Read More