SOV Tested by Nokomis; Prevails on Homecoming to Remain Undefeated

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•October 11, 2023• by E. Scott England Injuries, penalties, and turnovers, oh my! The Nokomis Redskins came into town last Friday looking to spoil Sullivan’s homecoming. Both teams played neck and neck with the Redskins of Sullivan/Okaw Valley being triumphant in the end on a final touchdown with a minute and a half left in the game. SOV struggled with penalties all evening, the first coming on the first play of a game calling back a 52 yard reception by junior Seth Forlines from senior Aiden Ballinger. Two plays later, junior quarterback Cooper Christensen tossed an interception. It was one … Read More

Get Tips to Hear Better, Free Hearing Checks in Arthur

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•October 11, 2023• Hearing loss impacts our ability to communicate with others and can contribute to a decline in overall well-being and feelings of isolation. Over 37.5 million American adults aged 18 and over report some form of hearing challenge, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. “While age and heredity are factors that contribute to hearing loss, many other common causes of hearing loss are either preventable, treatable, or can be minimized,” says Chelsey Byers, University of Illinois Extension healthy lifestyle and aging specialist. … Read More

Obituaries 10-11-2023: Ward Casteel

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Ward Casteel Ward Casteel, 71, of Lovington, passed away Friday October 6, 2023 in his residence. Celebration of Life services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 12, 2023 in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until service time on Thursday. … Read More

Fire Prevention Week 

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•October 11, 2023• During Fire Prevention Week (October 8-14), the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, reminds everyone that cooking is the leading cause of home fires and issues safety steps to follow to help avoid one of these blazes.  “The top reason for cooking fires is someone leaving the stove unattended while cooking,” said Mark Thomas, Interim CEO for the Red Cross of Illinois. “Cooking brings family and friends together, but this normal, everyday activity can also lead to disaster. In fact, cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. To help keep your loved ones … Read More

Early Detection is Most Effective Way to Fight Breast Cancer

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•October 11, 2023• With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month underway across the country, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are reminding the public that early detection is the most effective way to prevent the deadly disease. The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and October 20 as Mammography Day in Illinois. However public health officials are urging Illinoisans not to wait and to schedule a comprehensive exam as soon as possible. “Regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage when treatment is most successful. That’s why … Read More

Sweeten up Halloween Parties with this Chocolate Fudge Pie Recipe

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•October 11, 2023• Everybody knows that Halloween dishes up sweets galore. Trick-or-treaters come home with bounties of chocolate bars, candy, gum, licorice, and much more inside of their bags and buckets.  Even though trick-or-treat treasures are the stars of the show, when hosting Halloween parties, desserts also can be top notch, and guests often look forward to chocolate treats on the dessert table.  … Read More

November Programs at the Lovington Library

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•October 11, 2023• 3rd from 10-11 am.  We are trying something new for the adult craft time. The craft will be a “Thankful Tree”. We are asking that you bring your own supplies for this one. The supplies are sticks from your yard, pinecones or other natural scraps, an empty jar or vase, and scraps of colored paper. 3rd from 3:30-4:30 is kids craft time. This month’s craft will be a potbelly turkey. 6th & 20th from 5-7 p.m. is Needle Night. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew we have people that can … Read More

A Look Back…10-11-2023

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2013  Jackie Godfrey’s passion for helping other shone when she and other members of the First Baptist Church in Sullivan collected pajamas and stuffed animals for children in DOVE shelters. It was First Baptist’s largest project to date.  Grant Wade, who had been the family pastor at First Christian Church in Sullivan for three years was called on to become Senior Pastor. Pastor Rebecca Ingram resigned after serving seven years to pursue other interests.  … Read More

City Council Approve Ordinance Regarding Public Parks in the City

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•October 11, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council approved an ordinance regarding prohibiting uses of public parks in the city during their regular meeting on Monday. At a previous meeting in September, Mayor Mike Mossman noted there had been people trying to live in the park. He said in the past that had happened, but this year it has happened twice. If shelter space is available and a person refuses to go, they will be cited. The ordinance was tabled at the September 25 meeting due to corrections needing to be made but was brought back at Monday’s … Read More

Harvest to Home Event Held at IAHC

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•October 11, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Illinois Amish Heritage Center hosted their Harvest to Home event this past weekend. The purpose of the show is to teach attendees how crops were grown and harvested during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One of the highlights of Friday’s activities according to Levi Yoder was that corn was harvested and shelled then ground into cornmeal. The cornmeal was then made into cornbread. That same day they stripped sorghum and pressed it and cooked it. By the middle of the afternoon those visiting the event could eat hot sorghum on cornbread. … Read More