Lady Redskins Open Season 1-1; Coach McCain Secures 200th Win
•November 22, 2023• by E. Scott England The Lady Redskins opened their 2023-2024 season last Tuesday on the road in Rochester. The Lady Rockets were a dominant team last year going 27-8 and drawing a tough first round opponent in the playoffs that sent them packing early. While Rochester prevailed in the end 41-30, the Lady Redskins demonstrated they are not a team to be taken lightly this year. Rochester got off to a hot start in the first quarter, scoring more points in that one quarter than Sullivan did in the first half. For the Lady Redskins, Shae Ellis … Read More
Sullivan Christmas Parade
•November 22, 2023• There will be a variety of activities in downtown Sullivan on Saturday, December 1 starting at 4 pm prior to the lighted Christmas parade. There will be free s’mores, fun food trucks, horse pulled wagon rides and kids activities. Visit Santa in his house near the pavilion before and after the parade. The lighted Christmas parade lineup will start at 5 pm at Sullivan High School. Parade will start at 6 pm and will follow the traditional parade route. … Read More
A Look Back…11-22-2023
2013 The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Lancers won by a slim margin after holding a double digit lead at halftime over Casey-Westfield. History repeated itself the next day. The Lancers held a 21-11 lead at the break over Monticello at Arthur, due in large part to eight points from junior guard Emily Seegmiller in the second quarter. Owner and operator of Sullivan McDonald’s Angie Matlock donated a $500 check to the Moultrie County Food Pantry, which in turn used the money to purchase turkeys for the Thanksgiving holiday. … Read More
Clayton Receives Scholarship
•November 22, 2023• Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and Charleston, announced numerous scholarship awards for the Fall 2023 semester. Dakota Clayton, of Sullivan, received the LCN Transfer Need-Based Scholarship. Clayton attends classes on Lakeview’s Charleston campus. Lakeview College of Nursing Scholarships are made possible by generous donations to the College’s scholarship endowment fund. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria established by the donor and each applicant’s financial need and/or academic merit. Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution specializing in nursing education in the Danville, IL, area since … Read More
Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library December Happenings
•November 22, 2023• Story times: Every Wednesday, December 6, 13, 20, & 27 at 10:00am Dolly Parton Imagination Library – We will have a special story time with a guest reader, snacks, and craft. Also, you can sign up your child to receive a free book every month. United Way in Decatur will be sponsoring to make this possible for the 200 kids who live in Moultrie County. … Read More
Deck the Halls with Fire Safety in Mind this Holiday Season
•November 22, 2023• Many will be decking the halls to celebrate this holiday season. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) more than two of every five home decoration fires occur due to decorations being placed too close to a heat source. More than one-third of home decoration fires are started by candles. Between 2017-2021, US fire departments responded to an average of 150 home fires that started with Christmas trees per year. US fire departments responded to an estimated average of 793 home structure fires per year that began with decorations, excluding Christmas trees. More than half of … Read More
Lady Knights Prevail in Over Time
•November 22, 2023• by E. Scott England The ALAH Lady Knights traveled to Shelbyville on Monday. Though they weren’t talking about it, many knew that senior Claire Seal was within reach of her 1,000th point in varsity action. While that would be an amazing moment, the Lady Knights wanted a win to go with the achievement. It took overtime, but they were able to see Seal hit her milestone and return home victorious over the Lady Rams 46-39. The two evenly matched teams gave the crowd a show from the very beginning. It was an offensive battle as each team … Read More
What To Do With Thanksgiving Leftovers
•November 22, 2023• Holiday hosts toil for hours to create lavish meals everyone will enjoy. It’s not uncommon for Thanksgiving tables to be covered with more food than guests can conceivably (and comfortably) consume. Leftovers are the norm, but without a plan for what to do with leftovers, food can spoil or end up in the trash. Here are some delicious and waste-conscious ways to put Thanksgiving or other holiday meal leftovers to use. Wrap it up promptly Even though you may want to sit around and chat with guests when the meal is finished, leaving food out at room … Read More