Sapp Named to Dean’s List
•January 10, 2024• Jordan Sapp of Mattoon has been named to the McKendree University fall 2023 semester Dean’s List for earning a grade point average of 3.60 or higher. … Read More
Blood Drive in Lovington
•January 10, 2024• The Lovington First Christian Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 23 from 12:30-5:30 pm. Donors may go online to www.redcrossblood.org to schedule a time slot or contact Darlene Barlow at 217-855-9397. Walk-ins Are Always Welcome. … Read More
Blood Drive
•January 10, 2024• Monarch Manufacturing Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Monday, January 22 from 12 pm to 3 pm in their showroom building at 1157 State Hwy 32 in Sullivan. To donate, contact ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71346 to locate the drive. … Read More
Senior Citizen Potluck
•January 10, 2024• The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 11 am at Bethany library. Ham, beans and cornbread will be furnished. All are welcome. … Read More
Bethany American Legion Post 507 Delivers Donations to VA Home
City Council Approves Motion to Help Fire Department with Purchasing New Truck
•January 10, 2024• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council agreed to helping the Sullivan Fire Department and changed the day for Council meetings during their regular meeting on Monday, January 8. The first item under new business was discussion and possible approval of a TIF agreement with the Sullivan Fire Protection District. The fire protection district has asked help to purchase a new truck. They asked for $40,000 a year for ten years out of TIF funds. Doug Shook said that fire trucks are important and that he would hate to lose a house in Cedar Dale or elsewhere. … Read More
Moultrie County Childcare Committee Grants $21,600 to Sullivan Preschool
•January 10, 2024• The Moultrie County Childcare Committee recently announced the awarding of a substantial grant totaling $21,600 to Sullivan Preschool in acknowledgment of its exemplary commitment to providing exceptional childcare services in Moultrie County. This grant reflects the committee’s dedication to supporting and enhancing early childhood education within our community. As advocates for quality childcare and education, the Moultrie County Childcare Committee recognizes the pivotal role that Sullivan Preschool plays in nurturing the development of our youngest community members. … Read More
Recipe 1-3-2024
Give This Healthy Dinner a Mexican Twist All kinds of resolutions are made at the start of a new year, and most of them involve some sort of healthy habit. Losing weight and eating better often top the list of health initiatives. Individuals who want to revamp their diets may be on the lookout for healthy recipes. “Health food” may evoke images of lots of leafy greens and bland grains, but diners can rest assured there are plenty of tasty options… even beef. … Read More
Learn About Social Security Online
•January 3, 2024• By Ileana Saveley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create an account, you can: · Apply for retirement, spouses, or disability benefits. … Read More
A Goal for the New Year: Begin Writing
•January 3, 2024• by Sarah Hudson Pierce columnist One of the best lectures I’ve heard was at the East Texas Christian Writer’s Conference in Marshall, Texas in 2014. The speaker emphasized that if a writer really wants to develop his talent the best place to start is newspaper writing. I heartily agree, although I began writing poetry in 1981, while going through a nervous breakdown. At that time I didn’t realize that therapists highly recommend writing and journal keeping as a means of coping. Even though I seldom write poetry anymore even though I’ve had three books of poetry published along … Read More