Remember When? 8-23-2023
25 Years Ago This Week Joe Wiley’s passion was collecting scales and he was also a scientific investigator that belonged to an international group of enthusiasts devoted to the history of weights and measures. … Read More
Back to School is About Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Readiness, and Vital Digital Technology
•August 23, 2023• In the coming days, students across Illinois will venture back into the classroom. That’s why this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), along with local Emergency Management Agencies, are highlighting resources and tips to help students better prepare for their return to the classroom. Whether you have a new kindergartener, or are a 5th year super senior in college, there are helpful resources available for students of all ages to keep them safe in the classroom throughout the school year. … Read More
Honor Blood Drive
•August 23, 2023• A blood drive in honor of Jodi Phelps will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 8 am to 2 pm in the main room at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 East Strain in Sullivan. Jodi has received more than 500 units of blood as she fights leukemia, diabetes, congestive heart failure and kidney failure. She wants others to know just how much of a difference donated blood products can make in someone’s life. To schedule an appointment call (217) 460-7651 or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code Sullivan. … Read More
BASO Main Street Car Show 2023
•August 23, 2023• BASO Main Street Car Show BASO held their Main Street Car Show in downtown Bethany on Saturday, August 19. There were a wide variety of vehicles on display from more recent models to classics and everything in between. The Bethany First United Methodist had an ice cream social during the car show that included homemade pie and ice cream and The Okaw Valley Band Boosters sold walking tacos to support the Marching Timberwolves. … Read More
Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits now Available for Deer Season
•August 23, 2023• Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to exceed a break in use greater than 72 hours – the length of a 3 day weekend. Seasonal tree stands may be placed 2 weeks prior to archery season and must be removed within 2 weeks of archery season ending. Archery season runs from October … Read More
126th Windsor Harvest Picnic Held
•August 23, 2023• The 126th Windsor Harvest Picnic was held Thursday, August 17 to Saturday, August 19. Thursdays activities included a pork chop dinner by the Windsor Harvest Picnic, Methodist Church ice cream social and music by Family Worship Center Band and Jake Hoult and Mikayla Joy. Fridays activities included a fish dinner, a patriotic opening and music by Jerrod Niemann. On Saturday, the day started with a breakfast by Windsor FFA, A 5K run and pedal tractor pull. In the afternoon the Molly Vasquez Memorial Parade was held with the theme “A Family Tradition.” That evening there was a … Read More
Cruise Night on the Square
•August 23, 2023• The Sullivan Street Machines Association will host Cruise Night on the Square in Sullivan on Saturday, September 2 starting at 3 pm. Registration is only $15. All makes, models and years are welcome. Dash plaques for the first 100 registered, goodie bags and cruise route. Over $1,500 in door prizes. Free popcorn will be provided by Boy Scout Troop 39. There will be live music by Stone Blue starting at 6 pm. For more information call 217-460-0826, 217-273-8487 or visit www.facebook.com/sullivansma. … Read More
Crawford County Housing Webinar
•August 23, 2023• On Thursday, August 31 at 10:30 a.m. the Business Navigator Alliance of South Central and Southeastern Illinois will host a webinar, focusing on Crawford County, Illinois, and their efforts to meet increased housing needs. Attendees will learn about Crawford County’s recent housing planning analysis and the launch of collaborations between local government and private industry to meet the goal of providing more than 200 new residential units before 2027. … Read More
Memory Cafe
•August 23, 2023• Memory Cafe, a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their caregivers is held Monday mornings at 9 am at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 W. Water Street in Sullivan. The program includes free coffee and activities. … Read More
LLC welcomes new coordinator of mental health services
•August 23, 2023• Lake Land College is pleased to welcome Thomas Moll as the College’s new coordinator of mental health services. With over 20 years of behavioral health experience, Moll seeks to support the success of Lake Land students by providing wellness services throughout the college. Moll is a Lake Land College alumnus, graduating in 1997 with an associate degree in human services. He then completed a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2000 before attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and obtaining a master’s degree in social work in 2002. Recently, … Read More