Lady Redskins Basketball Open Season with High Expectations

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•November 15, 2023• by E. Scott England Typically when a team loses key seniors who combined to lead the team in points per game, assists per game, steals per game, and free throw percentage, the following season is one that is in question. That is not the case for the Sullivan Lady Redskins this year. They have several key players returning this season who are stepping up to fill the void left by Izabelle Hay, Alaina Moore, Chloe Smith, and Gabby Penberthy. … Read More

Okaw Valley Illinois State Scholars 11-15-2023

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Photos submitted Okaw Valley Illinois State Scholars The Illinois State Scholar designation is awarded to high school seniors based on ACT or SAT test scores and the sixth semester class size and unweighted class rank and Grade Point Average (GPA). ISAC gathers student data during one academic year that is used in making students awards for the following academic year. Test scores are gathered from the testing companies for the ACT and SAT exams taken during the student’s third and fourth semester prior to graduation. Each student designated as a State Scholar receives a congratulatory letter, a Certificate of Achievement … Read More

Tasty Tidbits About Eggnog

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•November 15, 2023• Eggnog is a rich and delicious beverage that has become synonymous with the most festive time of year. This milk- and egg-based concoction is tasty on its own, or it can be dressed up with other flavors and spiked with a favorite spirit when celebrating the holiday season with other adult partygoers. December is National Eggnog Month, and December 24 is National Eggnog Day. There is no more perfect time of year to learn everything you can about eggnog — all the while sipping a cup of this creamy concoction. Indulge in these festive facts about the … Read More

A Look Back…November 15, 2023

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2013  A storm, which was responsible for approximately 80 reports of tornadoes including those near the Altamont, Tuscola and Gifford areas left Moultrie County by comparison in relatively good shape. Nonetheless, parts of the county did suffer extensive damage from what is generally believed as straight line winds. At least three machine sheds housing farm equipment were severely damaged and a nearby radio tower was also downed. In Bethany, there were several reports of hail damage and in Findlay the village was without power. Between 15-20 power poles were either downed or damaged outside of Findlay due the storm. Flooding … Read More

City Council has First Reading of Levy and Assessment of Taxes

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•November 15, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council had a first reading of the levy and assessment of taxes for the City of Sullivan during the Monday, November 13 meeting. The ordinance states that the total amount of appropriations for the tax levy is $51,369.350. The amount of 1,321,679 is levied upon all the taxable property in the City of Sullivan subject to taxation for the current fiscal year. This was simply the first reading of the ordinance which will be available for viewing at city building and will be up for a vote at the first meeting … Read More