Eta Aquarids meteor shower: Treat for Skywatchers

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•May 7, 2025• by DM Williamee The Eta Aquarids meteor shower, known for its speed and bright, glowing trails, is an annual event, and the meteor shower is caused by debris from Halley’s Comet. It is visible each year from approximately April 19th through May 28th. The peak activity typically occurs on or around May 5th through 8th, with the shower offering good visibility, especially in the predawn hours. While the most vivid viewing will be in the Southern Hemisphere, it can be viewed globally.  Unlike most major annual meteor showers, there is no sharp “peak” for this shower, but … Read More

Obituaries 5-7-2025:

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Dennis Ferguson Dennis M. ‘Denny’ Ferguson, 76 of Bethany, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home. Celebration of Life services were held Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Tom Hoskins officiating. Burial with military rites were conducted by the Bethany American Legion Post #507 in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie – Douglas 4-H or the Bethany Peace Meal. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. … Read More

Obituaries 5-7-2025: Wayne Brown

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Wayne Brown Wayne M. Brown, 87, of Lovington, passed away 7:10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur.  Graveside services were held Friday, May 2, 2025, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More

A Look Back…5-7-2025

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2015 At the regular city council meeting, Streets and Public Improvements Commissioner Monty LeCrone announced that it would be his last time attending. “Thanks for all of your cooperation,” he said. “I hope we got everything in good shape in the last four years.” Although April had a few cold stretches, the statewide average temperature for the month was 54.1 degrees, 1.7 degrees above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. Sullivan senior and basketball player Emily Neuhauser signed her letter of intent committing to play basketball at Lake Land College in … Read More

FCCLA is a ‘Gold Level’ Chapter for 2024/2025

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•May 7, 2025• Membership finding success in leadership journey SHS’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) recently received word from National FCCLA, for which they earned recognition as a Gold Level chapter in the 2024-2025 “Go For The Red Membership” recruitment campaign. Chapters that demonstrate exceptional recruitment efforts and increase their membership by at least 20 members are eligible to apply for this yearly award. Sullivan High School FCCLA announced they are the only chapter in the state of Illinois to earn this “Gold” recognition for increasing membership from 22 members in 2023-2024 to 60 members for the … Read More

IAHC holds groundbreaking

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New Visitor Center and Museum expected to open in 2026 On Friday, April 25th, the Illinois Amish Heritage Society held a groundbreaking event for their new Visitor Center and Museum, which drew a sizable crowd. The mission is to respect the heritage, preserve the culture, and promote the understanding of the Illinois Amish. The vision is to be the gateway for experiencing Amish history and culture. Pictured are a horse and plough team at work, and the IAHC board, shovels in hand, performing the groundbreaking ceremony. … Read More

SAIL holding career event

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•May 7, 2025• Soyland Access to Independent Living, SAIL, will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant on Thursday, May 15th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Shelbyville SAIL office, located at 1604 West Main Street, Suite 100 in Shelbyville.  Assistants are employed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes. Personal Assistants are paid for their work by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation (DORS) program. A reservation is needed to attend the training.  For more information about the Personal Assistant … Read More

Church to host Rick King

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•May 7, 2025• On Saturday, May 10th, at 6:00 p.m., renowned Gospel singer Rick Allen King will be performing at the Allenville Christian Church, 201 S. Allen Street in Allenville. Rick began his musical journey singing with his mother at age six. Still a young boy of twelve, he started singing professionally and has shared the stage with many leading artists in Gospel Music. Even now, Rick sings his songs for concerts, churches, banquets- any event where good Gospel Music is appreciated. For more information, visit his website at http://rickalanking.com.  Fellowship and light refreshments will follow after the concert, with … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Dennis ‘Denny’ Ferguson

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Dennis ‘Denny’ Ferguson Dennis M. ‘Denny’ Ferguson, 76 of Bethany, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home.Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Tom Hoskins officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by the Bethany American Legion Post #507 will be in the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery, Bethany. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie – Douglas 4-H or the Bethany Peace Meal. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.Denny was born on January 26, 1949 in … Read More

Prairieland Frontiersmen “Spring Rendezvous”

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Claire Mihlbachler, 10, throws a tomahawk at her target, with dead-center results. This past weekend, beginning April 25th and wrapping up on the 27th, the Prairieland Frontiersmen held their 49th annual “Spring Rendezvous”. A number of matches were held, including hike and knife woods walk, pistol match, ladies’ woods walk, novelty shoot, and traditional bow shoot. At least 100 people set up camp, dressed in the period and competed in this 3-day event. … Read More