Ways to Refine Your Co-parental Communication

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•July 13, 2022• Cheri Burcham Extension Educator, University of Illinois Extension Having experienced being a child with divorced parents, I wanted to share this article written by Eastern Illinois University graduate, Kayli Worthey. Kaylie shares that: growing up, my family had my half-sisters every other weekend, but the co-parenting relationship never took a break. I witnessed many different conversations between co-parents on many different topics like schooling, child support, drama, and even discipline. While the conversations were often filled with conflict, there was also supportive and healthy communication. From a very young age, I learned that communicating one’s needs, wants, … Read More

Army Corps of Engineers Warns Most Water Related Accidents and Fatalities Occur in July

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•July 13, 2022• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding the public that more water-related accidents and fatalities occur at its lakes and river projects in July than in any other month. “July is the month when we normally see the most water-related accidents and fatalities so there is reason to be concerned,” said Pam Doty, USACE National Water Safety Program Manager. “We stress to the recreating public a number of things to be aware of while in, on, or near open water.” “Park rangers and other staff at our lakes and river projects will be especially vigilant this … Read More

HSHS Medical Group now Provides COVID-19 Vaccinations for Children as Young as 6 Mos. Old

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•July 13, 2022• COVID-19 vaccines for patients ages six months and older are now available at HSHS Medical Group drive-thru locations. HSHS Medical Group provides COVID-19 vaccines and testing to the public at drive-thru locations in Decatur, Springfield and O’Fallon. Appointments are required for all vaccine doses and testing. Established patients may receive vaccines and testing at some primary care clinics. Call your local HSHS Medical Group primary care office to check availability. How to make a vaccine appointment It is free and easy to create a MyHSHS account and schedule an appointment online: Go to www.myhshs.org. … Read More

Decatur Audubon Society to Meet

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•July 13, 2022• The Decatur Audubon Society invites members and interested persons to its second summer general meeting on Sunday, July 17, at 4:00 p.m. At 2:00 p.m. they will carpool and caravan from the Route 36 Rural King north side parking area to the Red Tail Ranch, 7699 E 1000th Road, Paris, IL. Then will take 800th Road south off of IL Hwy. 133, about four miles east of Redman. Look for a long rectangular grove of trees. Bring folding chairs. … Read More

ALAH Semester 2 High Honors and Honor Roll

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•July 13, 2022• Seniors High Honors: Austin Abercrombie, Katelyn Ahrendt, Maxwell Allen, Casey Benedict, Cheyenne Chupp, McKayla Custer, Quentin Day, Jacob Duzan, Reginald Edmonds, Brook Frantz, Delaney Gillis, Joshua Gingerich, Jace Green, Makayla Harshbarger, Kade Herschberger, Piper Johnson, Ryli Kauffman, Tiffany McClain, Gavin Mechling, Alexa Miller, Hailey Miller, Shaylie Miller Michaela Powell, Jordan Pratt, Sarah Rafferty, Emma Sausman, Melyne Sherwood, Daisy Taylor, Quinn Taylor, Elizabeth Tighe, Trey Wardrip, Zackary Woodard, Mackenzie Wright, Kaitlyn Zander. Honor Roll: Brooke Clark, Thomas Conour, Zarek Fultz, Layna Kapp, Mallory Nichols, Payton Rawlins, Kelly Toto, Jacob Vitale. Juniors … Read More

Historical Events and Places of Interest

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•July 13, 2022• By Jerry L. Ginther NP Guest Writer While growing up in Sullivan, IL has provided me with plenty of nostalgia to write about over the years, the state itself is rich in nostalgia with historical events and many sites to visit. To those of us who were born there her nicknames “Land of Lincoln,” and “The Prairie State” revive significant feelings of pride when we see or hear them. Prior to the Civil War, and for several years afterward, the Illinois prairie was the western frontier. During the growth and expansion of the country the Illinois Central … Read More

Obituaries 7-13-2022: William Rauch

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William Rauch William ‘Bill’ Rauch, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:26 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, in Shelbyville Manor. Graveside services were Monday at the Windsor Cemetery with Mike Craig officiating. Memorials are suggested to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net … Read More

Obituaries 7-13-2022: Rachel Mocabee-Henson

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Rachel Mocabee-Henson Rachel Maxine Mocabee-Henson of Decatur, passed away May 21, 2022, peacefully in her sleep after a night surrounded by her family. Graveside services were at 11:30 am, Saturday, May 28, 2022, in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. … Read More