Lady Redskins Drop Home Opener in Close Game Against Mt. Zion

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•November 22, 2023• by E. Scott England The Lady Redskins lost their home opener against the Lady Braves of Mt. Zion last Monday. It was a fast paced game that saw several lead changes. Mt. Zion prevailed at the final buzzer winning 51-49. The Lady Redskins came out hot in the start, racking up 15 points in the first quarter. Kiley Dyer hit two three’s while Aeralyn Thrasher added one of her own. Addison Minor had four first quarter points and several rebounds. Minor would finish with her second double-double in as many games with 17 points and 10 rebounds.  … Read More

Windsor Jr/Sr High School – Honor Roll Quarter 1 (23-24)

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•November 22, 2023• 7th Grade High Honors: Lily Ault, Lila Cranmer, Jackson Hartman, Faith Hendrickson, Mathilda Kasey, Addison Montgomery, Arora Rincker, Bryce Rincker, Aspen Spinner  7th Grade Honor Roll: Briar Rincker 8th Grade High Honors: Monica Baker, Owen Figgins, Peter Mast  8th Grade Honor Roll: Bryar Cowger, Maxwell Jeffries, Evan Pfeiffer, Blake Owens, Matthew Will … Read More

Letter to the Editor 11-22-2023

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To all dog owners of Sullivan the following may concern you: First of all I’m a veteran and disabled. My mail was held about 3 weeks ago, with no notification. So I had to go to the post office to see what the problem was. They said their carrier felt unsafe due to my dog. My dog is a play dog and would never hurt anyone. She barks at the carrier and has run after him. I stopped the chasing by purchasing of a shock collar. I will not stop the barking. After several trips to the post office and some heated … Read More

Staley Credit Union Recognized with Marketer of the Year Award for Mortgage Loan Growth

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•November 22, 2023• Sonja Coon and Jessica Lott of Staley Credit Union recently attended a mortgage conference in Ohio, which was represented by 200 other financial institutions throughout the U.S. While attending the conference, they proudly accepted the Marketer of the Year award on behalf of Staley Credit Union. The award was based on the consistent and successful on-going growth of mortgage loans they have funded over the years. … Read More

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Coming to Moultrie County 

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•November 22, 2023• The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois has partnered with Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Moultrie County. The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has grown from Parton’s local Tennessee roots to an international program giving children the ability to receive a free book in the mail, each month, from birth to five years old. The United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois is in its third year providing the program to many of the counties they invest in, and today it is now available for the children of Moultrie County. … Read More

Babb Nominated

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•November 22, 2023• Austin Babb, originally from Sullivan, was nominated for the Non-Traditional Student of the Year Award at Lake Land College. Austin Babb is a non-traditional student in Lake Land’s Paramedical Services Program. She was nominated by Jasmine Ballard, emergency services program coordinator. Austin is originally from Sullivan and now lives in Lerna with her husband and children. She works full time as an EMT while also keeping up with the demands of being both a student and a mother. In the nomination form, Ballard said, “Austin is compassionate with her patients and knowledgeable in her industry. When she … Read More

Redskins Prepare for Season Opener; Put Last Season Behind Them

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•November 22, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins had a rough season last year going 5-24 that also included a nine game losing streak. But it all depends on how you look at it. They were a relatively young team still figuring out how to work together on the court. Ten of their 24 losses were by 10 points or less. Two of those losses went into overtime. One of their losses of more than 10 points was against Tuscola, the eventual IHSA class A third place team. Factor all these things together and you have a team … Read More

Illinois Thanksgiving Dinner Costs Down Slightly from 2022

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•November 22, 2023• While historically high food costs continue to strain consumers’ wallets, Illinois shoppers participating in the 38th annual American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) Thanksgiving Cost Survey reported the average cost of a traditional Thanksgiving meal is down slightly compared to 2022. Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) volunteer shoppers reported a state-wide average price of $63.87 for a classic holiday feast for 10, or around $6.39 per person. This reflects a 2.5% decrease over the previous year’s state average of $65.53. “Gathering around the table with family and friends during the holidays remains an important tradition in many households,” said … Read More

Open House Held for New Water Treatment Plant

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•November 22, 2023• by Crystal Reed An open house was held at the City of Sullivan’s new water treatment plant in the evening of Thursday, November 16. A ribbon cutting by the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Opportunity kicked off the event. Construction on the plant began June 6, 2022.  Commissioner Chuck Woodworth said the planning and designing of the plant began around August 2019 but it took 14 months for the EPA to issue a construction permit because of COVID. At that time EPA employees were working at home remotely. Woodworth said that the major factor in building … Read More