Recent Obituaries: Gary Wayne Newberry

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Gary Wayne Newberry Gary Wayne Newberry, 66, of Lovington, passed away 7:10 p.m. Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Willow Breeze Hospice House in Mattoon. Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to the Lovington First Church of God. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Gary was born on July 22, 1959, in Decatur; the son of Glenn E. and Joan R. (Randol) Newberry. He was an impressive artist and enjoyed doing art projects for many people. Gary loved collecting rocks and especially loved collecting arrow … Read More

Allied donates to Sullivan MISS

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On Wednesday, May 6th, April Daily, Office Manager and Closer for Allied Capital, right, presented a $300 donation to Kathi Garvey of the Mid-Illinois Senior Center in response to a request from MISS for financial assistance for roof repairs. “Every quarter, Allied Captial donates $300 to a local non-profit,” shared April Daily.  … Read More

The humble newspaper

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•May 13, 2026• Op-Ed by DM Williamee I have written in one form or another most of my life. From poems and short stories in first grade on grocery bags, compositions in high school, keeping a journal, multiple forms of writing taught in college, legal writing, and writing for professional publications, I have always loved putting thoughts to paper. Writing for a newspaper was a pivot for me, but one I welcomed and continue to try to become more skilled at each day. I read voraciously, and while I do own a Kindle and spend a lot of time in … Read More

Sutter recipient of AMBUCS scholarship

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Therapy student Kadence Sutter received a $1,000 scholarship from the Sullivan AMBUCS chapter. The scholarship was presented by committee chairman Dave Hudspath. The presentation took place at one of the two annual AMBUCS cookouts in the Kirby Foods parking lot on Saturday, May 9th. Kadence will be attending EIU next year after graduating from Lakeland College this year. She received one of three annual scholarships available from Sullivan AMBUCS for 3rd year through graduate students in the Therapy fields of study.  … Read More

Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Cloverbud AgVenture Camp

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•May 13, 2026• Moultrie‑Douglas 4‑H is gearing up to welcome young explorers to Cloverbud AgVenture Camp, a lively, hands‑on learning event designed especially for children ages 5–8. The camp will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Arthur United Methodist Church, offering an afternoon packed with discovery, creativity, and farm‑themed fun. The camp will be led by Moultrie-Douglas Emerging Leaders 4-H Club members and 4-H staff, with the Illinois Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom curriculum being utilized.  The AgVenture Camp introduces youth to the exciting world of agriculture through movement‑based games, science activities, … Read More

Knowing stroke signs: every minute counts

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•May 13, 2026• A stroke can change a life in an instant. In the minutes after symptoms begin, quick action can help protect the brain, reduce long-term disability, and save a life, according to the American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association. In rural communities, where EMS responses can be delayed and minutes matter, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms and seek treatment quickly. On average, nearly 2 million brain cells die every minute a stroke goes untreated, making early recognition and treatment critical. During May, American Stroke Month, the Stroke Association is … Read More

MISS May Dine with a Doc : Sleep

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•May 13, 2026• On Tuesday, May 5th, Rodney Wildman, RPSGT at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, gave a presentation at the Mid-Illinois Senior Center in Sullivan titled “Basics of Sleep: Sleep Disorders” to a completely packed house for MISS’s monthly ‘Dine with a Doc’ presentation. Not only were all set spaces filled, but new ones were created at the table ends to accommodate all in attendance. Blending humor, audience engagement, and solid knowledge, Mr. Wildman discussed the topic of sleep and its disorders to a rapt audience. He stressed that not only the amount, but also the quality of sleep mattered … Read More

LLC Student Spring election delegates announced

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•May 13, 2026• The Lake Land College Student Government Association (SGA) recently held Spring elections for the 2026-2027 school year. Students who will be returning to Lake Land next school year were elected by their peers to serve as the official voice of the student body. Taylar Mercer of Sullivan, who is studying Pre-Veterinary Medicine, was one of the students elected to serve as Sophomore Delegates for the 2026-2027 school year. … Read More

Memorial blood drive reflects community unity

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•May 13, 2026• On Tuesday, May 5th, the Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68 in Sullivan held a Memorial Blood Drive in memory of Ellen Feeler, a special education and early childhood development teacher in Sullivan for 25 years, who made a tremendous impact on the students and community in her many years of service. Her husband, Tony, was there and was obviously appreciative of the kindness and generosity of those who came to donate blood in memory of his wife. Tony shared the same sentiment as previously- that Ellen truly loved what she did and would never do anything … Read More

Lady Redskins nab second at LPC Meet

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•May 13, 2026• by E. Scott England The Lincoln Prairie Conference track meet was scheduled for last Friday and nothing was going to stop that from happening. It was billed as a rain or shine event. And the sun never made an appearance. But the rain, the wind, and the cold made sure their presence was known throughout the entire meet. Still though, as all the LPC teams gathered in Cerro Gordo, the Sullivan Lady Redskins track team had their eyes set on success. Success, they found. When the last runner crossed the line and the last field event was … Read More