SHS Boys Track Finishes Fifth at Sectional Meet
•May 24, 2023• Submitted by Head Coach John Bertetto SHS Boys had a great performance at sectionals Wednesday, May 17 at Tuscola. As a team we finished in 5th out of 19 teams, and 7 guys qualified for the IHSA State meet in 5 events. Brett Bushue qualified in both Pole Vault and High Jump, winning Pole Vault with vault of 12’8” and finishing 4th in High Jump with a state qualifying jump of 6’1”. … Read More
Obituaries 5-24-2023: Roger Kirkwood
Roger Kirkwood Roger Gene Kirkwood, 81, of Windsor, passed away at 5:09 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2023, in his home. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Gift: Chris Tippitt 102 W. Division Findlay, IL 62534, to the Findlay Methodist Church, 103 Daley St, Findlay, IL 62534 or the donor’s choice. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. … Read More
Obituaries 5-24-2023: Diana Hilliard
Diana Hilliard Diana L. Arthur Hilliard, 83, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:15 p.m., Monday, May 15, 2023, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. … Read More
Obituaries 5-24-2023: Kurt Engelhardt
Kurt Engelhardt Kurt Engelhardt, 52, of Sullivan, passed away May 20, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. A celebration of life will be held at the Moultrie County Beacon at a later date. … Read More
Obituaries 5-24-2023: Kathleen Camp
Kathleen Camp Kathleen (Kathy) Camp, 73, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Private family services honoring her life are planned, and Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is assisting the family. … Read More
Obituaries 5-24-2023: Larry Barker
Larry Barker Larry Joe Barker 77 of Bethany, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023 , at Sullivan Healthcare, in Sullivan, surrounded by family. Larry was born November 14, 1945 in Strasburg to Burl Curtis Barker and Margaret Elizabeth (Volkman) Barker. Larry married his former wife, Wanda Sue Webb, June 14, 1968 in Sullivan. They were married nearly 48 years, but Larry loved her faithfully until the very end. … Read More
City Council Discusses Ordinance Regarding Living Spaces on the Square
•May 24, 2023• by Crystal Reed The Sullivan City Council discussed the ordinance regarding living spaces on the square during their meeting Monday night. Commissioner Chuck Woodworth was absent. Changes have been made to the ordinance regarding living spaces on the square. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood reported that a public meeting had been held with all parties represented, and they worked to adjust the ordinance to what the majority of the group agreed to send to Planning and Zoning. Under uses permitted, they need to add banks, and there needs to be verbiage controlling the density of the amount of people … Read More
Letter to the Editor 5-24-2023
•May 24, 2023• Has Sullivan youth sports dropped the ball for our kids? Dear Editor, Summer is a time for the great American game of baseball and for years our Sullivan ball diamonds have been open to all of our youth, giving them the opportunity to play recreational (rec) baseball or softball. For the last 8 years, I have had the privilege of coaching many of these kids. I care passionately about sports, particularly youth sports and the opportunities it provides for our children to develop both physical and social skills. Last year we had 26 girls sign up for … Read More
When is a Question Not a Question?
•May 24, 2023• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Tod Kruse has a question about questions. “Today, I decided to ask you about the use of ‘right’ or ‘OK’ at the end of a sentence when the speaker or writer is not asking a question, nor expecting a response. This seems to proliferate in interviews, speeches and general conversations. Help.” Thanks for your email, Tod. Was there a question? You mentioned you were going to ask me one, but never quite did. What tipped me off was the lack of a question mark. Assuming you meant to pose one, I’ll … Read More