Lena Griffin Lena M. “Lee” Griffin, 100, formerly of St. Anne, Ill. passed away Monday, August 15, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Bement, Ill., the daughter of Charles and Tressie Rodgers Cornelius. She married Joseph V. Griffin August 1, 1942, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bethany. She and Joseph were married for 78 years before his death in 2020. … Read More
Mary Dolan Mary Margaret Dolan, 96, of Sullivan, went to be with the Lord, at 5 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital in Mattoon. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 1, at New Life Church in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, at a later date. Memorials may be made to The Life Center Food Pantry. … Read More
•October 5, 2022• Chances are you know someone who has fallen or who is afraid of falling. A Matter of Balance is a proven program designed to help people manage concerns about falls and increase physical activity. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is conducted in eight two-hour sessions and uses group discussion, problem–solving strategies, videos, and gentle physical exercise. Older adults learn positive coping methods to reduce fear of falling and remain active and independent. A Matter of Balance help participants become more confident about managing falls by believing that they can increase their strength, find ways … Read More
•October 5, 2022• Vote by Mail: If you would rather hand-deliver the ballot, follow all instructions as if placing in the mail; however, you may place the ballot in the Ballot Drop Box located outside on the corner of South Main St. and East Harrison St. next to the Post Office Drop Box and the City Utility Drop Box on the square. If you prefer, you can also hand deliver your ballot to the County Clerk’s office on the second floor of the Courthouse. … Read More
•October 5, 2022• Barry Morgan Sullivan News Group Tuesday, September 27th, I had the privilege of accompanying my father, Don from Lovington, on the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight out to see the Memorials in Washington, D.C. When we arrived at the airport in Springfield, I started running into people that I know. On the flight with us were Terry Muzzy of Bethany along with Mark Conlin, Mac Bond and Roger Davis of Sullivan. The crew got us all checked in with our t-shirts, hats and name tags, served breakfast and then we boarded the plane to start our journey. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week An open house celebration of the Sullivan Fire Protection District’s 40th anniversary was held. 600 people attended the weekend event. Robert Hess was named to the Sullivan High School Who’s Who during the Sullivan Alumni Banquet. Seth Dunscomb was named to the Sullivan High School Hall of Fame. The award was presented to Dunscomb’s family. … Read More
•October 5, 2022• by Caitlin Mellendorf Nutrition and Wellness Educator – U of I Extension The Illinois Deer Donation Program launched with the start of deer archery hunting season on October 1. At this time and through deer hunting season, hunters can bring harvested deer to one of five partnering meat processors for donation. Hunters do not have to pay the processing fee for donated deer, though processors ask that you call before going hunting to make sure they have space available. … Read More
•October 5, 2022• The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development applied for and was awarded the RISE Grant by the State of Illinois. The grant of $40,000 is to be used to create a Comprehensive Plan for future growth and development of the City of Sullivan. A Comprehensive Plan is an important step in building a strong future for our neighborhood and it has been a much needed tool that will help organize and focus positive growth. … Read More