•June 15, 2022• Entries for Arthur’s 2022 Freedom Celebration Parade are being accepted. Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request a form or stop by the Welcome Center at 106 E. Progress to pick up a form. “Take Pride in America” is the theme for the 28th annual parade. … Read More
•June 15, 2022• 7th Grade High Honors – Brody Barnard, Addilyn Bly, Logan Corrie, Clarissa Johnson, Grace Mast, Paisley Montgomery, Landon Purcell, Ty Welsh. 7th Grade Honor Roll – Brenna Brown, Elizabeth Cloe. 8th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Seth Rincker, Patton Voris. 8th Grade Honor Roll – Kyra Kitch, Gabriella Sorrell, Branson Tingley, Bailey Voris. 9th Grade High Honors – Caden Musgraves, Rylan Rincker, Avery Starwalt. 9th Grade Honor Roll – John Cook, Seth Rakestraw, Kendal Schwabe. 10th Grade High Honors – Clayton Carey, Lillian Cole, Brody Hendrickson, Silas Hortenstine, Claire Sims. … Read More
Darrel Taylor Darrel L. Taylor, 83, of Lovington, passed away at 6:40 p.m., Saturday, June 11, 2022, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Mary Bell Mary Frances Bell, 90, of Lovington, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, Texas. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18, at Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Memorials may be made to Sparrows Unlimited, Lovington, or to First Christian Church in Lovington. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The love of her life was Donald Leslie Bell. They were married November 21, 1954, and he preceded her in death September 13, 2008. … Read More
•June 15, 2022• By Capital News Illinois A new poll from the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago radio station WBEZ shows downstate state Sen. Darren Bailey with a 15-point lead on Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin in the GOP governor race, a major reversal with 18 days to go before polls close on Tuesday, June 28. Irvin’s campaign had earlier in the week pulled its downstate advertising and noted it was “reassessing” its strategy in the final stretch. His campaign is still advertising in the Chicago area as well as maintaining a statewide spot on Fox News Channel, according to a spokesperson. … Read More
•June 15, 2022• The Sullivan City Council approved an increase of 4% in electric rates during Monday night’s meeting. This will go into effect on June utility bills. In previous meetings the water and sewer and gas rates have had rate increases approved. Assistant Police Chief Josh Qualls attributed the quick resolution of the shooting investigation from last Friday to several law enforcement officers, Sullivan Police Chief Andy Pistorius and the Illinois State Police. Dan Flannell urged the council to table the five-year employment contract with the Linemen of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 51. He said that … Read More
•June 15, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer On Facebook, where good grammar goes to die, I found the following solicitation to rock memorabilia collectors: “With over 817+ backstage passes from epic concert tours of the past …” That same day I received news of a study from someone in the U.K. that carried the subject line: “Over 3,499 citizens have fallen victim to elder fraud in Illinois since 2021.” If you know me, you’ve probably already guessed what I’m about to say. If that’s the case, then I’m satisfied I’m not just screaming into the ether. … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week The government of the state of Illinois recognized the history of The Little Theatre On The Square through a Senate resolution. State Senator Penny Severns read a copy of the resolution and presented it to Leonard A. Anderson, executive director of The Little Theatre On The Square. … Read More
•June 15, 2022• The horse, named Philadelphia or Philly for short, will mark the first time a filly will be ridden during the show. She was named after the city of Philadelphia where the signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4, 1776. It was with great sorrow last year that the Rural Patriot Marty Miller announced several days before the fireworks show that his long-time horse and riding companion Snip had passed away. With no time to prepare a new horse for the show, Miller brought Snip’s saddle, placed it on the ground and placed the … Read More