SIU Carbondale Inks Agreement to Improve Access for Lake Land College

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•February 8, 2023• Southern Illinois University Carbondale strengthened its commitment to students in central Illinois on Wednesday, Feb. 1 with an agreement to bring the expertise of a doctoral research university to qualified community college students by providing the option to earn their bachelor’s degrees remotely and at a lower cost in 10 academic programs. SIU Chancellor Austin A. Lane and Lake Land College President Josh Bullock signed an agreement for the Saluki Step Ahead program. Established in 2021, the program enables students who graduate with an associate degree from partnering community colleges to complete their SIU bachelor’s degrees online … Read More

Tiaras and Ties

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•February 8, 2023• Sullivan Dance Studio is hosting “Tiaras & Ties” on Saturday, February 18 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at Building 1225. This is an event recommended for princesses age 3 & up accompanied by their special guy. A new VIP Experience has been added this year with appetizers, catered dinner, princess tiara, VIP dessert, early entry seating and more. The VIP experience doors open at 4:45 p.m. and general admission doors open at 5:45. Dancing, photographer, craft, refreshments and the playground are part of this event. Funds raised help benefit the Sullivan Dance Studio Competition Team Booster Club. Register online … Read More

Menu 2-8-2023

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Feb. 13 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Fruit, Cornbread Feb. 14 – Chicken Parmesan, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Romaine Salad, Spaghetti Feb. 15 – Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Zucchini & Tomatoes, Three Bean Salad, Bread Feb. 16 – Steak Bites over Noodles, Hot Greens, Basil Carrots, Fruit Feb. 17 – Salmon Burger, Baked Beans, Broccoli-Cauliflower Salad, Fruit Crisp, Bun … Read More

2022 Moultrie County Final Multiplier Announced

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•February 8, 2023• Moultrie County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state’s 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result. Under a law passed … Read More

Remember When? 2-8-2023

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan City Council advanced $67,983 in TIF funds to the Sullivan School Dist. That amount represented the cumulative bond revenue loss to the district for 1993 through 1996. The city received this “extra” money from the implementation of a tax rate to pay the Sullivan Elementary School bonds. After going more than a month without a victory, the Bethany Mustangs bounced back to win three of four games. They defeated Findlay for the second time in a week 62-47 in non-conference action. The team had a tough home loss to Beecher City earlier in … Read More

Lynch Named to Dean’s List

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•February 8, 2023• Grace Lynch, of Sullivan, has been named to the dean’s list in the University of Notre Dame’s First Year of Studies for outstanding scholarship during the Fall 2022 semester. Students who achieve dean’s honors at Notre Dame represent the top 30 percent of students in their college. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: T. G. Redfern

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T. G. Redfern T. G. Redfern, 54, of Lovington passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 in Wisconsin. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Mel Workman officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Saturday.  Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. Redfern was born June 3, 1968 at Decatur, Illinois, the son of Theron E. and Cheryl Davis Redfern. T. G. farmed with Dawson Farms for 35 years with 25 of those years being the farm manager. He … Read More