Recent Obituaries: Donna Jean Cochran

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Donna Jean Cochran Donna Jean Cochran, 87, of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Loft in Decatur. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Donna was born on November 4, 1938, in Decatur; the daughter of Merle and Helen (Barnes) Phillips. She married Gerald E. Cochran on September 6, 1959, in Lovington; he preceded her in death on January 10, 2010. Donna enjoyed crocheting, sewing … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Pastor Jack P. Adwell

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Pastor Jack P. Adwell Jack P. Adwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Celebration of Life services will be at Noon Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur. Visitation will be at the church from 10:00 a.m. until Noon. Graveside services will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, the Alzheimer’s Association or to Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Online condolence may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More

SBD final meet

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The Sullivan Blue Dolphins finished their last regular short-course meet of the season at the 2026 Red Raiders Valentine’s Classic. SBD took 29 swimmers to compete February 13th-15th. The Dolphins had 162 top ten finishes, earning a 3rd place spot with 1697 points. The Dolphins are now gearing up for their championship meets. SBD is sending 18 swimmers to the Winter Regional Championships in two weeks. That is hosted by PAWW and will take place in Pekin, Illinois. … Read More

More Americans are caring for loved ones – but few feel prepared for emergencies

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•February 18, 2026• Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones – often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. More than 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year in the United States. Infants, older adults and those with chronic health conditions are among the most vulnerable. For children of all ages, more than 80% of these emergencies … Read More

Show Choir and Singers dazzle

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On Saturday, February 14th, the Sullivan Show Choirs continued their season at the Naperville North ‘Clash of the Sequins’ in Naperville, Illinois. The Sullivan Singers Jr. brought home a 1st runner-up trophy in their division. Ava Warren was recognized as ‘Best Performer’. The Sullivan Singers won 1st Place in the ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best Vocals’ categories, with Avery Casteel winning ‘Best Performer’ in their division. The groups compete again next weekend at the El Paso-Gridley Show Choir Showdown in El Paso, Illinois. Singers Jr. will perform on Friday, February 20th, and the Singers will take the stage on Saturday, February … Read More

MISS Valentine’s Bingo

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Photo by DM Williamee On Friday, February 13th, local seniors gathered at the Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc./ Moultrie County Senior Center for a few rounds of Valentine’s Day bingo, sponsored by Help at Home. Playing traditional bingo, I/O, and blackout, many won prizes, and all had fun catching up with each other and joking around, with friendly competition for the prizes, which ranged from edible delights and helpful housewares to scented candles and stuffies. Many were dressed for the occasion, wearing red and Valentine’s Day-themed clothing, and some even brought their sweethearts to play as well. … Read More

Steps to conserve water

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•February 18, 2026• by DM Williamee Currently, the City of Sullivan is under an emergency water restriction declaration. As of right now, an exact time-frame in which this will lift has not been given, but the current declaration is in effect through March 1st. Currently, the restrictions are washing cars, filling swimming pools, and watering lawns, with offenders paying up to a $750 dollar penalty. While there is much being said on social media in response to the emergency declaration, individual water conservation steps taken at home can help, and they need not be drastic nor painful.  … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……..97

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Parties on the Prairie (part two…) •February 18, 2026• Janet Roney On Sunday afternoons, from the fall of 1826 through about 1833, some very unusual events occurred on the high dry prairie in the southern part of the county (near the present Ash Grove Christian Church). A large winter camp of Kickapoo Indians was located there on the moraine at the south edge of the county. The 1881 county history described the events. “This (Indian) camp was a lively place, particularly on Sunday, made more so by the presence of a great many white people, who would come from the … Read More

Redskins extend win streak to five

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by E. Scott England and Sage England The Sullivan Redskins have found their groove, going on a tear to improve their overall record 18-9. They have also improved to 7-2 in conference standings. Last week’s games demonstrated their ability to sync up as a team on both offense and defense.  St. Teresa … Read More

Season comes to close in 2A Regional semifinals

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by E. Scott England and Sage England IHSA Class 2A Regionals got underway last Saturday. The first matchup was between #6 Sullivan and #11 Vandalia. Sullivan then traveled to host site Teutopolis to square off against #4 Robinson. Vandalia The Lady Vandals had to make the trek to Sullivan for this Regionals Quarterfinals matchup. Even though this contest was held on Valentine’s Day, the only love that was in the air was that of winning for the Lady Redskins. … Read More