•February 25, 2026• On Friday, February 20th the Singers Jr competed at the El Paso-Gridley Show Choir Showdown and had Maverick Foster take home the honor of Best Performer. Then on Saturday, February 21st, the Sullivan Singers danced their way to a 1st runner up finish in their division, as well as winning Best Choreography. Will Miller was awarded Best Performer. … Read More
Photo by DM WilliameeThe hard-working crew behind the festivities, from pancakes and sausage to cupcakes and music: L-R: Ann Wheeler, Yvonne Workman, Lisa Hagan, Lois Shuman, Ron Weaver, Susan Connor, Ray Burris, and Teresa Lane. by DM Williamee On Tuesday, February 17th, locals flocked to the Sullivan First United Methodist Church to enjoy the church’s annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper feast. With live music, festive decorations, and fabulously fluffy pancakes of multiple varieties, accompanied by sausage, the warm and joyous atmosphere was a wonderful display of community at its finest. Even before the doors officially opened, community members made their … Read More
•February 25, 2026• Okay Valley held the 2026 boys basketball senior night on Friday, February 13 hosting the Argenta-Oreana Bombers. Recognized on the night were basketball seniors including manager Tyler Schwartz, Brady McQuilling, Wyatt Hildebrandt, Tucker Montgomery and Braden Montgomery. Also recognized were cheerleader seniors Adriana Morell and Kate Stauder. The Timberwolves came away with a 82-70 victory on the night. … Read More
•February 25, 2026• by E. Scott England Head coach Spencer Plank has got to be proud of his team. After going on a tear late in the season, the boys entered last week on a five game win streak. Playing at home in front of a large crowd for senior night, the boys looked to extend that streak before taking to the road to close out the regular season in Warrensburg. Heritage The Heritage Hawks are having an okay season. Nothing great, nothing terrible. Though their record was 12-15, they were 5-5 in the Lincoln Prairie Conference. In other words, … Read More
•February 25, 2026• by E. Scott England The #9 Sullivan Redskins travelled to Monticello Monday to face off against the #8 ranked Sages. These two teams faced off against each other back in December with Monticello emerging victorious by a 35-point margin. The Redskins have grown a lot since then, so they entered the game with hopes of advancing to the regional semifinals. … Read More
Donna Cochran Donna Jean Cochran, 87, of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at The Loft in Decatur. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Lovington. Burial was in Keller Cemetery, Lovington. … Read More
Pastor Jack Adwell Pastor Jack P. Adwell, 76, of Decatur, passed away at 7:28 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Celebration of Life services were held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur. Graveside services were also held Monday, February 23, 2026, in the Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany. Memorials are suggested to the Life Foursquare Church in Decatur, the Alzheimer’s Association or to Shelbyville Manor Memory Care. Online condolence may be sent to reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. … Read More
•February 25, 2026• 3rd – Story Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will have Dr. Seuss-themed stories and a craft. 6th – Kids Craft Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.-We will be making a Dr. Seuss-themed craft. 9th and 23rd – Needle Night from 5 to 7:00 p.m.-If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us. 10th – Tyke Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m.-We will have a color-matching activity. … Read More
2016 Thomas Addison Florey was a leap year child, and February 29th, 2016, was his 21st birthday. That’s correct; the Bethany native was born February 29th, 1932, and he was technically not old enough to drink until now. All funds were in the black, but the transportation fund was a concern, Superintendent Kenny Schwengel told board members at the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond meeting. “We spend about $80,000.00 a month. I think we will get at least one more mandated payment. We have only received one so far,” informed Schwengel. … Read More
•February 25, 2026• by E. Scott England Sullivan High School has started a new athletic Hall of Fame this year to honor the athletes who have thrilled fans on courts, fields, and pools over the years. During the first round of inductees, Roger Beavers, Seth Dunscomb, and Luke Standerfer were recognized. As promised, a second wave of inductees were honored a couple of weeks ago on a Saturday before the Sullivan Lady Redskins game. Stacy McLaughlin Stacy McLaughlin (Class of 1982) was one of the first Sullivan lady athletes to make an impact on the court and track. Title IX … Read More