Safe Trick or Treat

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•October 4, 2023• The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development organization will celebrate Halloween with the Annual Safe Trick Or Treat Event. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 31st from 4 to 6 pm. The Ambucs will kick off the costume parade at 6:30 around the Square. SCED member businesses participate for free as part of their membership. Businesses and organizations that are not yet SCED members are encouraged to join or can pay the $25 event registration fee to participate. Registration deadline is October 15.  Participating businesses and organizations may hand out treats from their location or represent themselves by setting up … Read More

Courtyard Estates 15 Year Anniversary

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•October 4, 2023• Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is celebrating their 15 year anniversary this month. On Saturday, October 14 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm the public is invited to the CYE campus for food, music, and fun. Included in the activities are inflatables & games, Bessie Bingo, a 50/50 drawing, door prizes, along with a DJ. A free lunch will be served. The celebration will be held outdoors at 20 Courtyard Blvd., weather permitting. To purchase a Bessie Bingo ticket or for any more information, please call the facility at 217-728-4300. … Read More

Burgers and Brats Fundraiser

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•October 4, 2023• There will be a Burgers and Brats fundraiser on Friday, October 6 from 10 am til sold out at the Methodist Church parking lot, 216 W. Jefferson St. in Sullivan. Carry out. Funds will go towards the Methodist Church outdoor electric message board. … Read More

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast

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•October 4, 2023• Sullivan Fire Protection District will have a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, October 7 from 6 to 10 am at the firehouse. Cost for the breakfast is donations of $7 for adults, $4 for kids ages 6-12 and free for kids 5 and under. The breakfast is all you care to eat and carry out is also available. The Sullivan Fire House is located at 115 W. Harrison St. in Sullivan. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: David L. Kinert

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David L. Kinert David L. Kinert, 65, of Lovington, passed away 9:28 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. The family requests casual attire for the services. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Fire Department. Dave was born on February 7, 1958, in Decatur; the son of Mervin and Kathryn (Travis) Kinert. He married … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Betty June Harl

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Betty June Harl Betty June Harl, of Newman, formerly of Sullivan and Charleston, passed away 11:35 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Newman. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 2, 2023, at French Cemetery, Allenville. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Betty was born June 11, 1933, in Lovington; the daughter Vernon and Ester (Breckenridge) Newberry. She married Kenneth W. Harl on April 3, 1955, in Sullivan; he preceded her in death on October 7, 1996. She attended Home Church … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Patrick Jerome “Sam” Slaughter

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Patrick Jerome “Sam” Slaughter Patrick Jerome “Sam” Slaughter, 75 of Sullivan, IL, passed away at 7:10 AM on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in his home. A Celebration of Sam’s life will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 PM on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 5 East Jefferson, Sullivan, IL. Inurnment with Military Rites will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 2, 2023 in the Camp Butler National Cemetery near Springfield, IL. The Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Sam was born on March 19, 1948, in Taylorville, IL. He was the son of Thomas Keith and Helen … Read More