Pay Down Debt, or Invest my Money

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•January 24, 2024• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator University of Illinois Extension Should I pay extra on my student loan or invest in a Roth IRA? Build up an emergency savings fund or pay off my credit card debt? Pay off my mortgage or put more money in my 401(k) re-tirement plan? These are great and common questions. Kathy Sweedler with University of Illi-nois Extension has written this great article to address that trending question – “Is it better to pay down debt or build up savings and investments?” Kathy says that like many real-life questions, the answer is not black … Read More

A Look Back…1-24-2024

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2014 Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond held an 18-9 lead at the end of the first quarter against Cerro Gordo-Bement and sprang to a 62-55 win and third place title. Okaw Valley had its second consecutive victory, a 63-41 blowout of Atwood-Hammond.  The Arthur-Lovington Knights overtook Okaw Valley in the LOVC tourney opener. The Knights rolled to a 61-37 finish after beating OV 60-25 two weeks prior.  … Read More

Fire Destroys Allenville Home

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•January 24, 2024• The Sullivan Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at 7:04 pm on Friday, January 19 at 303 State Street in Allenville. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 7:17 pm and reported smoke coming from the front door of the residence. Occupants of the residence were able to escape after calling 911. Crews quickly deployed a handline and made entry to the structure and began attacking the fire. Crews were ordered to a defensive attack when the fire extended above them in the attic and below them in the crawlspace. The structure was a complete … Read More

Superintendent Cheek Prioritizes Facility Repairs

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•January 24, 2024• by Ariana R. Cherry During the latest ALAH School Board meeting, Superintendent Shannon Cheek directed attention to the district’s facilities, emphasizing repairs, associated costs, and the pursuit of funding to cover them. “I would like to start being proactive in the buildings and get ahead of things before they start to become a problem,” stated Cheek, highlighting his commitment to addressing issues preemptively. The immediate focus on district buildings centers on roof repairs, particularly at Atwood Hammond Grade School, where leaks have been identified. The estimated cost for these repairs is $235,000. Cheek expressed the need to … Read More

Shawnee Communications Makes Donation to Lovington Grade School Backpack Program

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•January 24, 2024• On Friday, January 12th, Jamie Franklin, Sales & Marketing Manager for Shawnee Communications, presented the Lovington Grade School Backpack Program with a jump start to the new year in the form of a $9,780 donation. The donation was collected through Shawnee employee contributions, which were matched individually by Shawnee’s four shareholders and that new amount was matched by the company. On hand to receive the donation was Lovington Grade School Principal, Marla Graham. The Lovington Grade School Backpack Program became a vision for Principal Graham shortly after her arrival at Lovington Grade School. With nearly 70% of … Read More

Lybarger Named to Dean’s List

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•January 24, 2024• Brett Lybarger, a freshman at Greenville University, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above. … Read More

Bateman Named to Dean’s List

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•January 24, 2024• Kennedy Bateman of Mattoon made the fall 2023 dean’s list at Missouri State University. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the fall semester and at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. … Read More

Students Recognized

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•January 24, 2024• Lakeview College of Nursing (LCN) recognizes students who have recently received academic degrees. Area students who have graduated from the program include the following: Dakota Clayton of Sullivan. Clayton graduated Cum Laude from the Charleston Campus of LCN. Clayton received the College’s prestigious Charline Grygiel award. This award is given to the graduate from each campus who stands out as a leader and most exemplifies the values of Lakeview College of Nursing: adaptability, caring, excellence, integrity, and service. Clayton is a 2015 graduate of Sullivan High School in Sullivan. He graduated from University of Illinois in Urbana … Read More

Bingo

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•January 24, 2024• Bingo every Thursday at the Sullivan American Legion hosted by the Sullivan Singers Boosters. Doors open at 5 pm. Regular Bingo starts at 6:30 pm. Food and drinks available for purchase. … Read More