SOV Down Eagles in Home Opener
•August 31, 2022• Nobody could’ve asked for a better start to the 2022 Sullivan-Okaw Valley football season than the Redskins winning their first varsity game in five years by a score of 33-27 over the Newton Eagles in the August 26 home opener. This game will be one to remember for years to come. Sophomore running back Aian Fryman said that this game was the end of the losing era and the beginning of a winning era. An early win like this has already pumped up the players to make this a successful season. Principal Daniel Allen expressed his opinion … Read More
Senior Champion Female at State Fair Angus Show
How Small Business Owners can Create an Exit Plan
•August 31, 2022• Millions of people across the globe dream of owning their own business. Such dreams come true every day, and small business owners often cite freedom and autonomy as two of the most rewarding parts of owning a business. Small business owners nearing retirement can look back with pride on the business they built. And as retirement draws closer, a successful exit plan can ensure the business keeps going in the years to come. No two businesses are the same, so an exit plan that works for one firm won’t necessarily work for another. But these are some … Read More
Tips for Labor Day Getaways and More
•August 31, 2022• Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Even though summer officially ends a few weeks after Labor Day, a new school year begins for most students by Labor Day, and the lazy, hazy days spent on the beach give way to a new school year. It’s no wonder that so many people want to capture the last of the summer magic before it’s gone for another year; Labor Day getaways help people hold on to summer just a little longer. Explore these tips to make Labor Day trips a bit more safe and convenient. Leave extra … Read More
How to Steer Clear of Traffic on Busy Travel Weekends
•August 31, 2022• Roadways are undeniably busier during certain times of year. The holiday season might be the first period people think of when imagining crowded roadways, but three-day weekends and popular standalone holidays like the Fourth of July and Canada Day also have a tendency to compel people to get behind the wheel so they can celebrate with their loved ones. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that the Friday before Labor Day was the fifth worst travel day in the United States in 2021. AAA determined its worst travel days by examining data about overcrowded airports and flight … Read More
Energy Bill Fact Checks Needed after Forum
•August 31, 2022• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois jnowicki @ capitolnewsillinois.com There was a lot to unpack at Wednesday’s candidate forum which saw Gov. JB Pritzker and his Republican challenger state Sen. Darren Bailey appear on the same stage, albeit at different times, for the first time this campaign season. For starters, I wrote an article earlier this week fact-checking the governor’s claim that eminent domain language was removed from the final 2021 energy bill known as the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. That law, which Pritzker signed, contained a provision giving a private transmission line that authority in … Read More
Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available
•August 31, 2022• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 8 and 9, 2022. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 8, 2022 and be accompanied by an adult. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 19, 2022. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Portals/54/docs/recreation/lakeshelbyville/2022%20Youth%20Deer%20Hunt%20Application%20Fillable.pdf … Read More
Facts for Families: Parental Stress
•August 31, 2022• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator Extension Educator Tessa Hobbs-Curley wrote this great article about stress levels of parents when school begins. She wrote it in 2019, but I think it deserves to be published again. She says that children returning to school can be such an exciting, busy time. For some parents, it is relieving to get back into a pattern. For others, it can be an overwhelming and stressful time. Parental stress can be triggered by monetary spending on school supplies and registration, balancing extracurricular activities, and worrying that children will adjust to the learning … Read More
Obituaries 8-31-2022: Phyllis McReynolds
Phyllis McReynolds Phyllis Jean McReynolds, 80, of Bethany, passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, in her home. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27, at the McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in rural Bethany. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. … Read More