A Look Back…10-4-2023

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2013  Bridget Watkins, a Lovington alumna, was at the Lovington Public Library for a book signing. She shared about her life growing up in Sullivan and Lovington and the inspiration for her book. The book “Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones but Words Will Never Hurt Me..or Will They?” identifies how both fellow children and parents can be cruel and how through her experiences, she came to rely on faith to handle rejection and other problems in life.  Competing at home and in recognition of their seniors the SOV cross country team hosted Shelbyville, Tuscola, and Arthur/Lovington for their … Read More

Sullivan Jazzercise has New Owners and New Location

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•October 4, 2023• by Crystal Reed On Saturday, September 30, Sullivan Jazzercise participants celebrated the new ownership of the franchise and a new location in Sullivan. After class finished that morning participants, the new owners and others walked to the new location holding a Jazzercise banner which the new owners hung on the wall at the new location when they arrived there. The new owners are Jena Atchison and CJ Yoder, they purchased it from Jenny Moore.  … Read More

ALAH School District Technology Department Presents Three-year Plan to Help Stretch “Technology Dollars”

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•October 4, 2023• by Ariana R. Cherry Grants have been an important way of acquiring specific technology items needed in the Arthur #305 School District. Technology Director Amanda Romine provided a three-year Technology Plan for the district. In 2027, there are many Chromebooks that will need to be replaced with their “end of life dates” (Chromebooks have specified dates where the system will no longer make security or other necessary app updates) approaching. Since that time isn’t too far away, the technology department has a plan to help stretch their dollars. With Google extending the “end of life dates,” on … Read More

Sullivan Alumna and Daughter Hold Book Signing at Library

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•October 4, 2023• by Crystal Reed Shoni Anderson is a warrior princess, a nickname that she got from family members during her fight with leukemia. She was diagnosed with leukemia February 1, 2021, and on June 7 of this year she rang the bell symbolizing that she was in remission. Shoni had two parties in honor of being in remission, one at the hospital and one at home on July 3 where those in attendance brought toys donated to the children at the hospital. … Read More

Monthly Quarter Auction

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•October 4, 2023• Moultrie County Monthly Quarter Madness will hold their September Quarter Auction on Wednesday, October 11. The event will be held at the Sullivan American Legion. The charity of the month is the Widows Sons.  They are an international charitable organization who are freemasons who also enjoy riding motorcycles. This chapter is a 501c3 non-profit organization and covers most of Central Illinois. Most of their fundraising goes to individuals and families in the community, but they also donate to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital and IMOS.  Every penny they raise is spent on helping others. At the October Quarter … Read More

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