Sullivan School District Breaks Ground for New High School

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•November 8, 2023• Sullivan School District broke ground for the new high school last Friday afternoon. Superintendent Ted Walk reflected on the past noting that the Sullivan Township High School opened over 100 years ago in 1916. It served students in the Sullivan community for over 105 years. Students served initially included high school students but the building hosted middle and even elementary students during its time. “The community should be incredibly proud of the efforts and decisions made by the staff and leadership of Sullivan Schools over this time to keep this three-story structure, built initially without electricity, operational … Read More

SBL Holiday Festival Online Auction

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•November 8, 2023• Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s Holiday Festival returns November 10 to 13 with an Online Auction full of items sure to help with your holiday shopping. This year’s auction features a wide variety of decorated 4-foot trees, home décor, handmade treasures, coupons for fresh greens and more. With this year’s Holiday Festival falling on Veterans Day weekend, there is also a common ‘Americana’ theme in some of the packages. Among the many wonderful gifts available, including several American flags, one package honors current military members and veterans from all branches. SBL’s Clinical Education/Employee & Organizational Development (EOD) … Read More

Lovington High Honors and Honor Rolls

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•November 8, 2023• 6th grade High Honors: Lilly Ayer, Jace Burnett, Jacoby Burnett, Jaleb Burnett, Jianna Burnett. 6th grade Honors: Hunter Carter, Owen Crum, Maranda Pratt.  7th grade High Honors: Macelyn Boddy, Abigail Franklin, Brian Hadley. 7th grade Honors: Jonathan Aldana, Anthony Graham, Griffin Hilton, Zoey Mendoza, Ben Stutzman.  8th grade High Honors: Jansen Burnett 8th grade Honors: Gabriel Devenbaugh, Cannon Doggett, Norma Mendoza, Teagan Murphy, Zebediah Peck, Lincoln Scroggins, Lyla Sutton, Landon Willoughby. … Read More

Turkey Party

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•November 8, 2023• The Lions Club Turkey Party will be held on Friday, November 10 at 6:30 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Food available for purchase. Beanie Babies for children 10 and under donated by Lion’s supporters. Proceeds from the 50/50 drawing will go to the SES Weekend Food Program. Proceeds from the party to help the vision impaired. There will also be door prizes. … Read More

Redskins Survive Challenge from Maroons; First Playoff Win in 22 Years

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•November 1, 2023• by E. Scott England It can’t be said with complete certainty, but the week nine loss to the ALAH Knights might just have been the motivation SOV needed going into the first weekend of playoffs. Clinton came to Sullivan with a 6-3 record and a chip on their shoulder to finally win a playoff game in their school history. Unfortunately for the Maroons, they’ll have to wait until next season as the Redskins delivered their season-ending loss, 14-13. … Read More

5 Fun Facts about the Month of November

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•November 1, 2023• Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each November, thus kicking off a holiday season that lasts until January 1. Though many see November as the start to a festive time of year, there’s even more interesting and fun facts about the eleventh month of the year. 1. Like various other months on the calendar, November has something of a misleading name. November gets its name from the Latin word “novem,” which means “nine.” But today November is the eleventh month of the year. So is November a misnomer? Not exactly. November was the ninth month on the early Roman calendar. … Read More

FAQ about Veterans Day

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•November 1, 2023• Each November, millions of people recognize the service and sacrifice of military veterans on Veterans Day. Initially commemorated as Armistice Day but renamed Veterans Day in the United States in 1954, the holiday is a federal holiday throughout the country. The first Armistice Day was observed in 1919. Despite that lengthy history, the general public may still have questions about Veterans Day. When is Veterans Day observed? … Read More

Homemade Pie Makes for a Perfect Ending to a Holiday Meal

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•November 1, 2023• Millions of people insist no holiday meal is complete without some pie for dessert. Pie served with coffee certainly makes for a fitting end to a holiday meal, and hosts can serve any type of pie and still end up with some satisfied guests. Though pie afficionados typically have their own go-to pie, pumpkin pie is especially popular at the holiday dinner table. Hosts who want to cater to the masses can serve up the following recipe for “Pumpkin Pie” courtesy of Emily Luchetti’s “Classic Stars Desserts” (Chronicle Books). Featuring homemade pumpkin purée and cream, this recipe … Read More