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Sullivan XC Celebrate Seniors; Compete in Meets
•October 11, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins Cross Country team honored their seniors last Tuesday ahead of a quad meet hosted by Sullivan at Tabor Park. The senior runners this year are Davis Diepholz, Easton England, Bella Harden, Aston Johnson, Luke Waelde, and Allison Cullen. Results from the meet were not available by press time. … Read More
Redskins Volleyball Pick Up One Win in Conference Tournament
•October 11, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins volleyball team had a busy week with the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament last week. They opened up the tournament on Monday with back-to-back matches against Cumberland and Unity Christian. They concluded their tournament play on Wednesday against Tri-County and Blue Ridge. Sullivan came out with strong serving in the first match against Cumberland. The team had a total of eight aces with Aeralyn Thrasher and Paige Conner leading with two apiece. Emily Miller, Isabelle Stone, Kiley Dyer, and Mayci Strauf combined for the other four. Strauf and Miller led the … Read More
SOV Tested by Nokomis; Prevails on Homecoming to Remain Undefeated
•October 11, 2023• by E. Scott England Injuries, penalties, and turnovers, oh my! The Nokomis Redskins came into town last Friday looking to spoil Sullivan’s homecoming. Both teams played neck and neck with the Redskins of Sullivan/Okaw Valley being triumphant in the end on a final touchdown with a minute and a half left in the game. SOV struggled with penalties all evening, the first coming on the first play of a game calling back a 52 yard reception by junior Seth Forlines from senior Aiden Ballinger. Two plays later, junior quarterback Cooper Christensen tossed an interception. It was one … Read More
Get Tips to Hear Better, Free Hearing Checks in Arthur
•October 11, 2023• Hearing loss impacts our ability to communicate with others and can contribute to a decline in overall well-being and feelings of isolation. Over 37.5 million American adults aged 18 and over report some form of hearing challenge, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. “While age and heredity are factors that contribute to hearing loss, many other common causes of hearing loss are either preventable, treatable, or can be minimized,” says Chelsey Byers, University of Illinois Extension healthy lifestyle and aging specialist. … Read More
Obituaries 10-11-2023: Ward Casteel
Ward Casteel Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday. … Read More
Fire Prevention Week
•October 11, 2023• During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes. “The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Mark Thomas, Interim CEO for the Red Cross of Illinois. “Cooking brings family and friends together, but this normal, everyday activity can also lead to disaster. In fact, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. To help keep your loved ones … Read More
Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer
•October 11, 2023• With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 20 as Mammography Day in Illinois. However public health officials are urging Illinoisans not to wait and to schedule a comprehensive exam as soon as possible. “Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage when treatment is most successful. That’s why … Read More
Sweeten up Halloween Parties with this Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe
•October 11, 2023• Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets. Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look forward to chocolate treats on the dessert table. … Read More