Don’t Get Cuffed, Unless You Want To

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•August 30, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer I started my career at the Daily Herald as a police reporter. I got to learn the ebb and flow of crime with the seasons. In winter, when even stupid criminals knew better to stick to themselves than burglarize homes, get into fights, rob banks and do other things that would require wearing bulky coats, leaving telltale footprints and driving getaway cars in snow, the crime rate dipped considerably. It was summer when it seemed all bets were off. The heat seems to bring out the worst in people. So imagine … Read More

Remember When? 8-30-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week Leslie Rodman’s solid all-around performance helped the Bethany-Findlay volleyball team earn its first victory of the season. Rodman finished with four kills, three service aces and one block as the Mustangs downed Cowden-Herrick 13-15,15-2, 15-1. Keri Newman had two kills, Betsy Rowe recorded five aces and Rebecca Brumleve added one block for the Mustangs who evened their record 1-1.  Sullivan-Bethany recorded a win in football over Normal U 18-15. … Read More

City Council Approves Purchase of Splash Pad Equipment, Approves Quote for Ball Diamond Lights

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•August 30, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council held a regular meeting Monday, August 28. There was a variety of items on the agenda including the approval of purchase of splash pad equipment and approval of a quote for ball diamond lights. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said they have the splash pad equipment but needed to approve payment of it. The cost for the equipment is $133,877.60 from Imagine Nation. This was approved. The council addressed the waiving of bidding and approval of a quote from Musco Lighting for ball diamond lights. Sherwood said she spoke with Electric Distribution … Read More

Waterfowl Season

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•August 30, 2023• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding waterfowl hunters of key dates and other information regarding the 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons. Season update This is the third year of a five-year waterfowl season plan that was developed in 2020. Early Canada goose and teal hunting will kick off statewide in all zones, with seasons opening Sept. 1 and Sept. 9 respectively. In the north and central zones, the daily bag limit for Canada geese during the September portion of the season is five birds, with 15 in possession. In the south-central and south zones, the daily … Read More

EIU Spring Honors List

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•August 30, 2023• Eastern Illinois University has released the list of students who were recognized with distinctions following the Spring 2023 semester. Heather Totten of Findlay, a Psychology Aging Studies Minor received the distinction of summa cum laude for a 3.9 to 4.0 gpa. … Read More

EIU Spring Deans List

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•August 30, 2023• Eastern Illinois University has announced students who were named to the Spring 2023 deans list. Students were Abby Abercrombie, Emma Lee, Zackary Woodard and Kaylee Yeakel, all of Arthur; Kaylee Taylor and Mikhayla Ward, both of Bethany; Heather Totten and Sophie Zimmerman, both of Findlay; Liam Hortenstine of Gays; Sierra Creek, Seth Mayberry, Adalee Nichols, Madison Wall, all of Sullivan and Nikki Trussell of Windsor … Read More

Blood Drive

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•August 30, 2023• Arthur 3rd Saturday Bazaar will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals on Saturday, September 16 from 10 am to 2 pm inside a donor bus at 2058 CR 1800 E, Arthur. To donate contact Dawn Verci at (309) 253-6245 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use code 71349 to locate the drive. … Read More