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•April 29, 2026• 1st: Chicken salad sandwich, chili, cherry delight, and tangy coleslaw. 4th: Pulled pork and bun, rosemary potatoes, cream-style corn, and bean medley salad. 5th: Chicken Tetrazzini, peas and carrots, Harvard beets, and fruit. 6th: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, creamy coleslaw, and bread/roll. 7th: Mushroom-crusted chicken, has brown casserole, California blend vegetables, and berry fluff. 8th: Loaded taco salad, stewed tomatoes, roasted corn and black beans, side salad, and whole grain chips. 11th: Pork tenderloin and bun, baked beans, corn, and cinnamon applesauce. … Read More

•April 29, 2026• Pictured Meriem Garrett and Alivia Tippett. On Wednesday, April 22nd, the Mid Illinois Senior Services center in Sullivan held their annual ‘Spring Fling’ fashion show, highlighting some of the wardrobe selections from their Thrift Store located on the square. This year’s models were from Sullivan High School’s FCCLA program as well as the CEFS RSVP program. There was sass, class, and brass on the runway, from animal prints, florals and pastels, to fashionable shades, leathers, bling, and bomber jackets. The models strutted their stuff down the runway, showing off some of the finest fashion and accessories available … Read More

2016 David Bowers spent the better part of his life in Lovington, reaching out to touch someone. Even though he retired from family-owned Moultrie Independent Telephone Company at the end of March, he wasn’t going to stop being involved. “When you live a full life, life is fulfilling,” Bowers said, noting his retirement as vice president and plant supervisor gave him time to concentrate on other community needs. Country Financial Representative Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan earned a position on the Insurance group’s Distinguished All-American team. Houser was among a select group of top Country Financial agency managers and financial representatives … Read More