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Mo-Do 4-H November calendar 

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• 1st: IL 4-H Scholarship Deadline for kids ages 15-19-see details in the Award section of our October newsletter. 8th: Photography Workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mo-Do Extension Office. Free workshop for ages 8-18th. Sign-up is in the October newsletter. 16th: Sewing workshop. Make a 4-H project and take it with you. From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Arthur United Methodist Church. Pre-registration required. Free workshop for ages 8-18. Sign up is in the October newsletter. 20th:- Mo-Do Emerging Leaders Meeting, ages 8th grade+ at the Mo-Do Extension Office from 6:00 to 7:30 … Read More

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OVHS fall Senior Night

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Photo Submitted Okaw Valley held their fall senior night on October 20th at the volleyball game. Those honored included marching band, golf, football cheer and volleyball. Pictured are Gracie Plummer and Reese Bruns from the volleyball team. … Read More

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Mid-Illinois Senior Center-November events

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal. 4th: 10:00 a.m. exercise class, 11:00 a.m. Dine with a Doc, (free lunch provided by Eastview Terrace of Sullivan). 5th: 1:00 p.m. hand and foot, 1:00 p.m. Bridge. … Read More

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Bethany FD: Community alarm ‘Blitz’

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• The smoke alarm installation ‘Blitz’ is now in full swing. The Bethany Fire Department, in conjunction with ‘Camp I Am Me’ and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is helping make homes across Illinois safer. Their crews are out in the Bethany community installing free smoke alarms and sharing fire safety education. If you need alarms installed, contact the Bethany Fire House at (217) 655-3726. … Read More

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Sullivan Show Choir Boosters: “Fright Nights”

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• by DM Williamee On Friday, October 31st, and Saturday, November 1st, the Sullivan Show Choir Booster will be presenting Fright Nights, with two showings per night at Sullivan Middle School, with full-sized candy bars provided by Country Financial with each paid admission. Show one, “Kids Lighted hour” will be from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. will be “Prepare to be Scared.” Tickets may be purchased in advance at both the Sullivan Elementary and Middle Schools for $5.00, or payment can be made at the door for $6.00.  … Read More

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‘Holiday Market’ at First Christian Church 

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• The sights, sounds, and tastes of the season return with the Annual Holiday Market at First Christian Church of Sullivan on Saturday, November 1st, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1357 CR 1200 East (just east of town). … Read More

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Lovington Trunk or Treat

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

Photos Submitted Last Friday night at Thomas Conn Park in Lovington, the Lovington Park Board hosted a ‘Trunk or Treat’ event for the community. Awards were presented for best decorated golf cart, best decorated trunk, and each age group. The overall winner was Noah Lemarr, dressed as a pirate.  … Read More

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Sullivan High School opens walking track in November

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• Starting November 3rd, Sullivan Schools will be opening the indoor walking track at Sullivan High School’s new gymnasium to the public (when available) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. Community members may enter through the Unit Office doors, and the track is located on the second floor of the high school gym. Mrs. Rita Florey has volunteered to supervise during these times. The track will be closed on the following scheduled M-W-F dates: November 12th, 19th, 26th, and 28th.  … Read More

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Sullivan Seniors Peace meal menu for November

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• 3rd: Sloppy Joe’s and buns, rosemary potatoes, seasoned green beans, and fruit. 4th: Fried Chicken, twice-baked mashed potatoes, seasoned carrots, pea salad, and bread/roll. 5th: Meat lasagna, broccoli, corn, and cinnamon applesauce. … Read More

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November programs at the Lovington Public Library

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2025 by webmasterOctober 29, 2025

•October 29, 2025• 3rd and 17th: Needle Night from 5:00 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.  4th: Story time from 10-10:30 a.m. 10th: Craft Club from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and join us for the fun. 11th: Closed for Veterans Day … Read More

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Honorable mention award



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Sullivan High School student Claire Kursell recently participated in the Central Illinois High School Art Exhibition at Millikin University. She received an honorable mention for her piece, “Bride of Frankenstein”. 


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