•May 17, 2023• A benefit for Fred West will be held on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 11 am at the Lovington Firehouse. There will be a biscuit and gravy breakfast, silent auction, bake sale and 50/50 drawing. Fred suffered a massive cerebellum stroke. After having a craniotomy. infection etc. he spent 65 days in the hospital. Fred is home and recovering but still has a long way to go towards recovery. All proceeds will go to the family to assist with expenses. … Read More
•May 17, 2023• A retirement party for Mark Conlin will be held on Friday, May 19th from 5 – 10pm at the Sullivan American Legion to thank Mark and honor his service. Mark has requested a St. Louis Cardinals themed party to kickoff his new found time for games, so don’t forget to best Red Bird apparel. Mark served the City of Sullivan in the electrical department for 34 years. … Read More
•May 17, 2023• Dakota Clayton, from Sullivan, was among the students from Lakeview College of Nursing who made the spring Dean’s List. Students who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours at Lakeview College of Nursing and who achieve a GPA of 3.6 or higher on a 4.0 scale are named to the Dean’s List for the semester. Lakeview College of Nursing offers a bachelor of science in nursing degree. It is a single-purpose, private institution that has specialized in nursing education in the Danville Area since 1894. Lakeview began offering its program in Charleston in the fall of … Read More
•May 17, 2023• In 2023, mental health in the workplace continues to be a major focus. Over the past few years, more employers have realized they need to protect employee’s mental health and wellbeing and make these efforts a part of companies’ attraction and retention programs. The Business Navigator Alliance of Southcentral and Southeastern Illinois is hosting a webinar to better understand the impact of employee wellness on the workplace on Thursday, May 18 at 2 p.m. … Read More
•May 17, 2023• HSHS Hospice Illinois invites community members to join them for a butterfly release ceremony at HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cancer Center Healing Garden. Valerie Engelbart, bereavement services supervisor for HSHS Hospice Illinois, shared, “The butterfly represents the transformation of the spirit as our loved ones transition from this life. We look forward to sharing in this special time with the families in our communities.” … Read More
•May 10, 2023• The SHS Girls Track Team had a very successful CIC meet on Thursday, May 4 hosted by Central A & M. They won 5 events and had 6 athletes that received All Conference Accolades for the first time in over 15 years. As a team they finished in 4th place with 115 points, losing to the defending State Champions of Tuscola and a very talented group of ladies from Shelbyville. First place finishes went to Cassidy Short in the Long Jump, Izzy Hay in the Triple Jump, Kharli Kelly in the High Jump, and the 4 x … Read More