•July 5, 2023• The East Central Illinois Red Cross Club, in conjunction with the South-Central Illinois Region of the American Red Cross, is gathering items needed by local veterans. Their food drive will run from July 3 through July 10 and items may be dropped off at Kirby Foods in Sullivan and at The Houser Agency – Country Financial at 1102 W. Jackson Street in Sullivan. … Read More
Louise O’Melia Louise O’Melia, 89, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:24 a.m., Friday, June 30, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Graveside services were 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 5, at Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany with Pastor Don Lusk officiating. … Read More
•July 5, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Last week we looked at how jargon can create roadblocks in our writing, how it can turn off or confuse readers. This week, it’s all about ridding our writing of unnecessary words. Again, this comes in the form of a letter to the staff I’m sharing with you. As with jargon, unnecessary words make reading a slog. And we know online readers, at least, appreciate it when we get to the point. It’s demoralizing to learn how short readers’ attention spans are. In some cases, the average digital reader moves on … Read More
•July 5, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Three ways to be more mindful this summer Summer days can often go by so quickly and before you know it, the busy schools days return. Extension Educator Judy Schmidt shares three ways that you can slow down the pace of your summer, spend time in nature, and enjoy the world around you. Cloud watching: Lay a blanket out on the grass and look at the clouds above you. Look for shapes (animals, food, vehicles) and point them out to see if others can see them too. Notice how the clouds … Read More
•June 28, 2023• submitted by Jaime Perrott The Sullivan Blue Dolphins wrapped up their 2022/2023 short course season with a team banquet held at Building 1225 in Sullivan. This banquet is held each year to recognize the team members for all of their accomplishments throughout the season, and to give thanks to the coaches, board members, and other individuals such as current and former swim parents and members of the community that volunteer their time and energy to support the team. In addition to recognizing each individual member of the team, our graduating Seniors are recognized as well as members … Read More
Photos by Crystal Reed Bethany Celebration Here are some shots from last weekend’s Bethany Celebration. … Read More
Mary White Mary E. White, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 10 p.m., Friday June 23, 2023, in Aspen Creek in Sullivan Mary was born March 1, 1935, in Sullivan, the daughter of Shirley and Evelyn Kirk. … Read More
James Perkins James Douglas “Perk” Perkins, 72, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:12 p.m., Sunday, June 25, 2023, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, July 1, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 following the service outside of the funeral home. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Sullivan American Legion Post #68. … Read More
Carole Jacoby Carole Mae Jacoby, 66, of Mt. Zion, passed away at 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Ill. A service to honor Carole’s life was held Tuesday, June 27, at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to New Life Pregnancy Center. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at dawson-wikoff.com. … Read More
•June 28, 2023• The Catholic Health Association announced that HSHS President and CEO Damond Boatwright will be inaugurated as chairperson of the association’s Board of Trustees for 2023-24. Boatwright’s investiture ceremony will take place at CHA’s annual national Assembly in St. Louis on June 13, 2023. His term begins July 1 and he will serve until June 30, 2024. “I am sincerely honored to serve as the next board chair of the Catholic Health Association, and I pledge to represent the association to the best of my abilities,” said Boatwright. “The opportunity to be a servant leader during these complex … Read More