LLC summer volleyball camp

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•June 24, 2026• Lake Land College is holding a summer volleyball camp for children ages 6 through high school. The camp will be held across two weeks, July 20th through 23rd and July 27th through 30th, at Emerald Acres Sports Connection, located at 1201 Woodell Way in Mattoon. The camp will give players of all skill levels the chance to develop their abilities, improve their fundamentals, and explore the game of volleyball with immersive drills and structured training. Campers will be placed into four separate groups based on age, and the camp will be divided each day into four sessions, … Read More

Cruisin for St. Jude’s

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•June 24, 2026• On Saturday, August 22nd, the ‘Cruisin’ for St. Jude’s Jeep and Bike run will be held. Entries are $10 per person, and registration begins at 10:00 a.m. at The Publisher in Bethany with a noon departure. There will be raffles, a 50/50 drawing, a scavenger hunt, and the party will continue after the event at the Publisher with DJ Ponch from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The route this year is as follows: The Publisher in Bethany, the Sullivan American Legion in Sullivan, Old No. 1 in Windsor, Arches Brew and Pizza in Findlay, The Shamrock Club in … Read More

OSFM: $6M in small equipment grants

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•June 24, 2026• The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Small Equipment Grant Program. A total of $6 million was awarded to 260 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across the state. The program was established to provide grants of up to $26,000 each for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. “It is essential that our first responders have the funding and equipment they need to serve their communities,” said Illinois Governor. “I am proud to support our brave firefighters and EMS providers, and this state program helps deliver vital … Read More

ETML July happenings

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•June 24, 2026• Moving from June into July, the Elizabeth Memorial Library does not disappoint, with a full slate of events planned, groups meeting, and the popular Summer Reading Program continuing. Starting things off, there are the Story times, held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. The bounce house will be available after the story and craft.  … Read More

MoDo 4-H news and events

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•June 24, 2026• The MoDo 4-H’rs and their families are about to be even busier, with the events below scheduled and the MoDo 4-H’rs and their families busy getting ready, and having fun along the way. MoDo 4-H invites all families to participate in the following special events:  Sunday, July 26th: Pool party at 3:00 p.m., followed by dinner and play at Eberhardt Park. … Read More

2026 Ag Scholars celebrated at luncheon

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•June 24, 2026• Photo SubmittedL-R: Angi Carter, VP of Lending at FCI’s Decatur office; Will Hilligoss, scholarship recipient; Kelly Hunt, FCI CEO. The class of 2026 Farm Credit agriculture scholars was recognized during a scholarship luncheon at Carriage House Event Center in Altamont, Thursday, May 21st. A total of $75,000 of scholarships was awarded to 30 high school seniors. Each scholar receives $2,500 from FCI to pursue a degree within the field of agriculture. 25 of the students attended the recognition program. This marks the 22nd year of the Farm Credit Agriculture Scholarship Program, which has awarded over $938,500 to … Read More

Sullivan FFA honored at State convention

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•June 24, 2026• Kory and Tonya Wiley, parents; Kolton Wiley; Amy Nelson, Heritage Tractor; Alex Tungate, advisor. Members of the Sullivan FFA chapter attended the 98th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 9th through 11th, with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. The theme for 2026 was “Sparking Your Future.” The event recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Sullivan FFA chapter with photos captured in the Farm Credit Newsroom: … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……

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Who Was General Sullivan?•June 24, 2026• by Janet Roney Sometimes the less we know about the past, the better off we are. That may be the case with General John Sullivan from New Hampshire, our county seat’s namesake according to John A. Freeland. Freeland suggested his name back in 1844 when they were locating and naming the new county seat. So, what’s my problem with General Sullivan? … Read More

Honor your American Hero 

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•June 24, 2026• Do you want to honor an American hero for the 250th Anniversary of the founding of the United States of America? The Sullivan American Legion Auxiliary and the East Central Illinois Red Cross Club will be selling “American Hero” yard signs for $20. The signs have an American Flag, the words “American Hero” and “America’s 250th Anniversary,” and space for personalization. A stand will also be provided. The signs are currently available at the Sullivan American Legion or may be reserved by emailing Becky Lawson (missrebeccalawson64@gmail.com) or Tina Bolsen (tmbcookielee@gmail.com ). People who purchase signs which they … Read More