•January 31, 2024• by Phyllis Coulter FarmWeek Ag colleges are ramping up a new crop of programs, research efforts and facilities this year. FarmWeek caught up with education leaders to learn about the big new things unfolding on three campuses this year. In the Heartland Everything is new at Heartland Community College (HCC) as students start their first semester at the new Ag Complex at the college in Normal this month. … Read More
•January 31, 2024• Sparrow’s Unlimited will hold a biscuit and gravy breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, February 17 from 7 to 11 am at the Lovington Church of God Community Building. Cost is by donation. To go orders are available. All proceeds will benefit local families in need. They will host a breakfast on the third Saturday of the month in February, March and April. … Read More
•January 31, 2024• Story times: Every Wednesday, February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:00am On the 14th we will have a Valentine’s party Homeschool class Feb 8 at 2:30. We have a special guest providing an educational program on bees. All school aged homeschooled students are welcome. Please call to register if you are interested. … Read More
•January 31, 2024• Straight A Honor Roll Seniors: Amalie Bear, Jaiden Beckwith, Logan Brinkman, Brett Bushue, Kyle Corkill, Rebekah Cullen, Kiley Dyer, Kaden Guest, Isabella Harden, Gracee Helton, Avery Hopper, Brand Jesse, Ryan Lawyer, Taylor Lingafelter, Hayden Moody, Hannah Righter, Ava Shriver, Landry Still, Isabelle Stone, Alexia Tull, Luke Waelde. Juniors: Addison Brush, Olivia Cordes, Hannah Creek, Isabel Donovan, Madison Flexser, Taylar Mercer, Addison Minor, Lola Shonkwiler, Tabitha Webb, Claire Welch. … Read More
•January 31, 2024• The Illinois Department of Transportation is advising the public that maintenance crews are out patrolling and repairing potholes on state highways and interstates across the state, requiring drivers to slow down, use caution and move over for workers. Non-emergency patching operations usually take place during nonpeak travel periods and often require temporary lane closures. … Read More
•January 24, 2024• Tart, red cherries and Valentine’s Day seem to be the perfect pair. Not only do cherries align with a Valentine’s Day color scheme, they even resemble little hearts when hanging from their stems. Celebrating Valentine’s Day involves many different traditions, and enjoying decadent desserts is among them. Purchasing ready-made treats from a local bakery is one way to indulge in a sugary confection, but crafting a recipe at home is another way to show that special someone how much you care. … Read More
•January 24, 2024• Soyland Access to Independent Living, SAIL, will hold a Personal Assistant Training for people interested in working as a Personal Assistant on Thursday, February 15, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 Water Street, Sullivan. Personal Assistants are em-ployed by people with disabilities to perform household chores and personal care tasks in their homes and are paid by the State of Illinois through the Department of Rehabilitation Pro-gram. A reservation is needed to attend the Personal Assistant Training. For more information about the Personal Assistant Training or to re-serve your seat, contact Emily … Read More
•January 24, 2024• A Matter of Balance, an award winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels, is hosting a coaches training on Wednesday, February 21, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 204 W. Prairie Avenue in Decatur. Lunch will be provided. Criteria for leadership include good communication skills, enthusiasm and dependability, willingness to lead a small group and interest in working with older adults. Training expectations are attend eight hours of coach training and earn A Matter of Balance Certification, attend 2.5 hours of coach training update annually and agree to coach one … Read More
•January 24, 2024• by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins had the honor of co-hosting the 2024 Seth Dunscomb New Years Opener held at the Decatur Family YMCA earlier this month. This annual meet is held in memory of former Sullivan graduate Seth Dunscomb, son of Richard and Connie Dunscomb. Dunscomb was a 1993 graduate of Sullivan High School and swam at The Sullivan Civic Center as well as with the Decatur Swim Club. After high school he went on to swim at the collegiate level for the University of Kansas. At the age of 21, Dunscomb, a senior and … Read More