Son of Holocaust Survivors Speaks at Arthur Library

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•March 8, 2023• by Crystal Reed Alex Kor of Terre Haute spoke at Arthur Public Library Saturday, March 4, to a packed room. Both his parents were Holocaust survivors who passed away in the last 3-1/2 to 4 years. His mother was Eva Kor and his father, Mickey Kor. Mickey Kor was born in Riga, Latvia and was the youngest of four boys. Because his father was a shoemaker, their family did not have the resources to escape when the Nazis invaded and were forced into the Riga ghetto. His father was murdered by a guard on the same day … Read More

Sullivan School District Holds Community Forum on Construction Projects

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•March 8, 2023• by Crystal Reed Sullivan School District held a community forum Monday, February 27, in regard to construction of the elementary addition and the time line for the construction of a new high school. In June, 62.3% of voters approved a $25 million referendum to replace the middle school building with a new high school. The middle school building is 107 years old and has a number of very significant maintenance issues. High school students will occupy the new building as well as the west portion of the existing high school. Sixth through eighth grade students will move … Read More

Personal Assistant Training

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•March 8, 2023• Personal Assistant training will be held on Tuesday, March 21 from 1 to 4 pm at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, 2 West Water Street in Sullivan. Personal assistants work for people with disabilities. Training is free and personal assistants have a flexible schedule and can earn $17.25 an hour. You must be 18 to attend this training. Only individuals registered for the training may attend. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are required. For more information call 217-876-8888 or e-mail edobson@decatursail.com. … Read More

Decatur Audubon Society

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•March 8, 2023• Members and all interested persons are invited to attend the March 19 general meeting of the Decatur Audubon Society at the Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, that will begin at 2:00 pm with a bird study. Following brief announcements, Michael Jeffords and Susan Post, both retired educators from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will present the featured program. Join Michael and Susan as they explore the remote wilderness of Zambia. Included will be such destinations as the Bangwelu Wetlands, Mutinondo Widerness, and South Luwanga National Park. Each is unique with regard to seldom seen … Read More

Southern Gospel Concert

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•March 8, 2023• Echoes of Grace, a southern gospel music group from Decatur, will be in concert at Allenville Christian Church on Saturday, March 11 at 6 pm. A free will offering will be collected and refreshments will follow the concert. … Read More

Foundation Donates Nearly $1M

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•March 1, 2023• Veteran Business Project is pleased to announce The Duchossois Family Foundation (TDFF) has donated $935,000. The funding, spread over a three-year period, addresses projected expansion goals, provides technology and marketing support, and the hiring of additional business coaches. “We deeply believe in the Veteran Business Project and their efforts to help launch the next generation of veteran entrepreneurs,” said Mary Ann Roeser, President of The Duchossois Family Foundation. “Small business is the backbone of the American economy and veterans are hard-wired for success in this arena – they just need access to capital, networking, and mentorship. The … Read More

Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team Attends First 2023 Competition

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•March 1, 2023• Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Team attended the Revolution Talent Competition as their first competition of the year the weekend of February 11, 2023 at Zionsville Performing Arts Center in Zionsville, Indiana. Twenty-three of the team members participated in at least one routine during this competition. The following are their results: Fourteen of the team members performed a solo. These were divided among various sessions based on age and skill level. Our soloists range in age from 5 to 15 and are Level 1 and Level 2 dancers. Receiving “Elite Gold” and 1st in the category for their … Read More

Department on Aging Seeks Nominations

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•March 1, 2023• The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is now accepting nominations for the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame, open to adults aged 65 and older who excel in the categories of community service, education, performance and/or graphic arts, and the labor force. “When I think about the people of Illinois, a couple of words come to mind: kindness, generosity, ingenuity, and perseverance. Each year, my administration is proud to honor four older adults who embody these values through service, education, arts, and labor by inducting them into the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Whether … Read More