Obituaries 2-5-2025: Tary Guynn
Tary Guynn Tary John Guynn, 62, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:19 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home. … Read More
Obituaries 2-5-2025: Darrell England
Darrell England Darrell Hubert England, 74, of Sullivan, passed away 8:56 a.m. Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Sullivan Healthcare … Read More
Obituaries 2-5-2025: Floyd Buckalew
Floyd Buckalew Floyd E. Buckalew, of Sullivan, passed away on January 30, 2025, in the Arthur Home, at the age of 98. He rejoined many of his family, friends and fellow servicemen of the United States Army 40th Infantry Division and the 11th Airborne Division. One more member of the “greatest Generation” has heard the call. … Read More
A Look Back…2-5-2025
2015 The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development awarded Small Business of the Year to the Briarwood at the annual dinner. Business of the Year was awarded to Petersen Health Care. Citizen of the Year was awarded to Larry Stenger and the Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Ron White. One Knights’ fan traveled 1200 miles to see the Little Okaw Valley Conference championship game against the Hutsonville-Palestine Tigers in Arcola. ALAH made sure that fan, Danny Powell, left with a smile, defeating the Tigers 69-51. … Read More
Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance banquet
•February 5, 2025• The Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will hold a fundraising banquet at the Sullivan VFW located at 1132 IL 32, Sullivan, IL 61951 on February 22, 2025, to raise funds for continuing fish habitat improvements in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Illinois Natural History Survey and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources at Lake Shelbyville. The Alliance has garnered national recognition for its innovative improvements to the lake. All proceeds from the banquet will go towards Lake Shelbyville fish habitat improvements. … Read More
Council approves recycling event
•February 5, 2025• by Sharon Barrickow Sullivan residents will have a chance to dispose of unneeded electronics during a recycling event held April 5 at Wyman Park. The city council approved the event last Monday night with Mayor Mike Mossman saying it was always a popular service for area residents. … Read More
Sullivan Blue Dolphins finish out year, start the new year with a big splash
The 10 and under swimmers posing outside the pool after competing in the Dunscomb meet. •February 5, 2025• Saturday, December 14th the Dolphins hosted the Bloomington Normal and Funky Fish Swim Team for the Christmas Jingle Invitational. The following swimmers are the high point winners from the Christmas Jingle Invitational. 8u girls: Emme Kirkley 1st Stella Perrott & Natalie Rahn 3rd 8u boys: Owen Pogue 3rd 9-10 girls: Kinsley Eads 1st & Millie Hendry 3rd 9-10 boys: Jack VanUytven 1st & Bryce Badman 3rd 11-12: girls Avery Hess 1st & Micheala Blinkensderder 2nd 11-12: boys Jace VanUytven 1st & Mack … Read More
Calendar of events
•February 5, 2025• Mid-Illinois Senior Services, Inc. February calendar of events February 5: 1:00 hand and foot cards February 6: 10:00 exercise class, 12:00 birthday party, 12:30 bingo with Abcor Health, Inc. February 7: 1:00 pool tourney February 10: 1:30 t-shirt quilt class with Barb (call to sign up-217-728-8521) February 11: 10:00 exercise class, 1:00 rock painting February 12: 1:00 hand and foot cards February 13: 10:00 exercise class February 14: Valentine’s Day dance-12:00 refreshments, 12:30 Entertainment by One Duo – Door prizes (must be present), 1:00 pool tourney February 17: Happy President’s Day. Closed. February 18: 10:00 exercise class, … Read More
“Tiaras & Ties”
•February 5, 2025• Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, February 15th, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This event is recommended for princesses aged 3 & up accompanied by their special guy. Dancing, a photographer, crafts, and refreshments are part of the fun. A VIP Experience is available, including a catered dinner, a princess gift, a VIP dessert, early entry seating, and more. VIP registration closes on February 5th. VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m., and general admission doors open at 5:45 p.m. Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/tiaras-ties. For more information or questions, contact the dance … Read More
Project HELP
•February 5, 2025• The Okaw Valley School District and the Project HELP Preschool program will be offering free developmental screenings to provide parents an opportunity to discover how their child is developing in the areas of speech, language, concepts and motor skills. Vision and hearing screenings will also be provided free of charge. For an appointment for the March 13 and 14 screenings call Tracy Ryherd at 217-665-3541. The screenings will take place at First Christian Church, 312 W. South Water in Bethany. … Read More