•September 27, 2023• by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins XC teams took to the streets of St. Joseph, Illinois to compete in the St. Joseph-Ogden Spartan Classic last Saturday. Twenty-eight teams brought a total of 313 runners for the traditionally fast road course. It looked like a repeat for team results as the Tolono (Unity) girls once again took first in the meet while Tuscola again secured the win for the boys. … Read More
Steven Wood Steven K. Wood, 83, of Sullivan, passed away September 22, 2023. Visitation will be held Saturday October 7, 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Military Honors will be conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at Reed Funeral Home. … Read More
•September 27, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council awarded the bid for the Wyman Park Splash Pad and Sports Courts during Monday night’s regular meeting. The bid was awarded to Building Systems for $479,407. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said that the total project cost is $763,612.00 and half of that is coming from a matching grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. They received $20,668.85 in donations from Becky Ogle and the SPARK initiative. In public comment, Nancy Barker addressed Commissioner Doug Shook, who was attending the meeting via phone, in regards to his mileage report that he … Read More
•September 27, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer When in doubt about the origin of an idiom, there are places to go, notably etymonline.com and idiomorigins.org. I sometimes get lost in these websites because I learn so much every time I dip my toe in. I decided to look up the birth of “eat crow” for reasons I’ll explain in a bit. Idiomorigins.com calls it the American version of “eating humble pie.” It’s the act of admitting one’s mistake. How does a mea culpa translate to eating crow? Crows, as you know, eat rotting flesh. Hence, it is believed … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan City Council members discussed the imminent closure of the indoor pool area at the Sullivan Civic Center which had been plagued by structural problems. The walls and roof of the structure had again been eroded by moisture and chemicals. Structural and mechanical repairs were estimated at close to $1 million. The pool was expected to close in November and remain closed through the winter and beyond. “Professional volunteer” Joan Lundy Pound, Sullivan High School class of 1955 received the Who’s Who Award at the Sullivan High School Alumni Association banquet. … Read More
•September 27, 2023• by Crystal Reed Pamela Browning moved out of her house in Sullivan on Sunday, September 24 so that she can live closer to her daughter who lives in Southern Illinois. Something that weighed on her mind though was how was she going to get everything moved out of her three story house all on her own. Browning said that she prayed for someone to help and she not only had help she had a whole team, a football team that is. … Read More
•September 27, 2023• by Crystal Reed Sullivan Fire Chief Larry Edwards noted in a speech he gave last Friday that it had always been a dream of his to retire on his 50th birthday. Last Friday that dream came true for Edwards as the department held a walk out ceremony for a fire chief who had dedicated more than 26 years of service to the Sullivan community. Edwards said he is retiring from a career he fell in love with. At the age of 22 or 23 he recalled driving by a wreck and thought that being a firefighter might … Read More
•September 27, 2023• The Sullivan Women’s Civic Club will hold its annual Chili Supper on Friday, October 6 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the Sullivan American Legion. Proceeds from the chili supper go to Sullivan High School scholarships. The Civic Club was formed in 1976 by Maxine Davis and Mary Lou Kidwell. The first chili supper was held at the Masonic Temple. With the kitchen being limited, the ladies borrowed trays and pans from Sullivan School cooks, Maxine Barrett and Phyllis Hughes. After a while the event grew and the meal was moved to Sullivan High School and later … Read More
•September 27, 2023• There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast benefit for the Anthony Hettinger Family on November 4 from 6 to 11 am at Lovington Fire House. Anthony and his children tragically lost his wife/mother of his children in September. Anthony is an Illinois State Police Officer and will have many challenging days ahead. All proceeds will be given to the family to support them in their time of need. There will also be a bake sale and silent auction. An account has been set up at Lovington Community Bank if you wish to donate. If you would … Read More