•August 10, 2022• Maddison Hopper, a 2022 SHS graduate, recently received the Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship from the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Illinois. This $1000 scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a degree in nursing. … Read More
•August 10, 2022• by Judy Mae Bingman University of Illinois Extension Marketing and Communications Manager Managing land resources is a competing balance of environmental, economic, social, and life-sustaining issues in an ever-changing and ever-growing world. Land improvement practices play a key role in sustainable land management. University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association are offering a three-day workshop Aug. 16 to 18 at Richland Community College in Decatur. This hands-on, comprehensive training will provide contractors all the tools necessary to design and implement subsurface drainage practices. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Aug. 15 – Turkey Burger w/Condiment, Pinto Beans w/Bacon, Hot Beets, Pineapple, Bun Aug. 16 – Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Honey Glazed Carrots, Pears, Whole Grain Roll Aug. 17 – Marinated Pork Loin, Mac & cheese w/Peas, Broccoli, Tomato Salad Aug. 18 – Chicken Salad, Vegetable Soup, Cucumber & Onion Salad, Apricots, Whole Grain Bread, Crackers Aug. 19 – Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Rosy Applesauce, Whole Grain Roll Aug. 22 – Biscuits and Gravy, Baby Bakers, Tropical Fruit Compote, Juice Aug. 23 – Fried Chicken, Twice … Read More
•August 10, 2022• by Judy Mae Bingman Illinois Extension Marketing and Communication Manager Doug Harlan’s leadership has guided University of Illinois Extension staff in central Illinois for more than 20 years. Now, Harlan will oversee Extension programs in the state’s lower 48 central and southern counties, serving as Extension assistant director for the 100+-year organization. Extension has a local presence in every Illinois county, allowing it to seamlessly link communities, businesses, and the public to the innovative research of the university and its partners. A regional network provides support for the organization’s 650 staff members. Doug Harlan … Read More
Vicky Stortzum Vicky C. Stortzum, 72, of Waterloo, Nebraska, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022, in Methodist Fremont Health. She was born November 7, 1949, in Decatur, to Charles and Joyce (Hudson) England. … Read More
Olive Morton Olive Maud Morton, 94, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:03 a.m., Friday, August 5, 2022, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Krista Lewin Krista L. Lewin, 52, of Mattoon, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, August 12, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. Tom Sherman will officiate. Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home, 1200 Wabash Avenue, Mattoon, IL 61938 is in charge of services. … Read More
Quentin Kirk Quentin Royce Kirk was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, He was also widely known as a philosopher, teacher, author, and poet. … Read More
Lucille Fultz Lucille Fultz, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 4 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022, in the Arthur Home. … Read More
•August 10, 2022• HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s substance abuse, treatment and recovery program, provided in conjunction with Gateway Foundation, is a resource available to patients in the emergency department as well as throughout the hospital. Gateway Foundation is the largest nonprofit provider of substance use disorder treatment in the U.S. with its largest footprint in Illinois and has been providing life-saving treatment for over 50 years. In addition, Gateway has been engaged in a statewide program with hospitals and health systems over the last few years. … Read More