•January 11, 2023• Home gardening and food preservation have become more popular during the past few years. People are taking advantage of preserving food at home to enjoy the fruits of their labor throughout the year. Learn how to water-bath and pressure can with University of Illinois Extension’s afternoon class sponsored by the Arthur Public Library District. … Read More
•January 11, 2023• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator I was digging in the archives and found this article that was originally published back in 2017. It was written by Extension Educator (now Assistant Director) Durriyyah Bryant (Kemp). I feel it has timeless information that can be especially good to read at the beginning of a new year. … Read More
•January 11, 2023• Secretary of State Jesse White announced today that the state’s organ/tissue donor registry reached 7.5 million registrants. “I am so proud that Illinoisans have shown their giving and caring spirit by signing up for this lifesaving program,” said White. “Our mission over the past 24 years has been to strengthen the Organ/Tissue Donor Program through outreach and registration initiatives. We have worked to end the waiting for the approximately 4,000 people statewide. Each year, unfortunately, about 300 people die waiting for a transplant in Illinois.” … Read More
Dear Editor, Kyle Lehman’s recent passing has reminded us of some important points of his career, many of which revolved around the IGA. Given the role the store has played in our community, establishing an IGA scholarship funded by memorials to Kyle is especially appropriate. … Read More
Robert Roney Robert Michael Roney, 80, passed away December 31, 2022 in Brooksville, Florida. Robert graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 1960. … Read More
Joyce Lindholm Joyce Mae Lindholm, 84, of Lovington, formerly of Park Forest, passed away at 9:04 a.m., Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home in Lovington. … Read More
Shirley Jarrell Shirley Ann Jarrell, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:25 a.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home in Sullivan. … Read More
Donald Jesse Donald E. Jesse, 74, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:31 a.m., Thursday, January 5, 2023, in St. Mary’s Hospital with his family by his side. … Read More
Brenda Hampton Brenda Kaye Fouste Reisacher Hampton, 75, of Clayton, Mo., formerly of Shelbyville, Sullivan, and Springfield, Ill. passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, in her residence. … Read More
•January 11, 2023• American Red Cross volunteers in the Quad Cities and West Central Illinois chapter responded to eight home fires in Carterville, Casey, Luka, Mattoon, Meredosia, Springfield and Witt in the past week and provided assistance to 20 individuals, through supplying them with basic items to meet immediate needs after a fire, and additional support in the form of health and mental health services and one-on-one support. … Read More