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LLC Recognizes Employees at Event

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

•April 27, 2022• Lake Land College recognized employees who will be retiring, those who have achieved years of service milestones, faculty award winners and peer-nominated Shine award winners at an employee recognition event in March. Lake Land College congratulated the 2022 Lake Land College retirees including Vice President for Academic Services Jon Althaus after 30 years of service, Power Plant Mechanic Instructor/Coordinator John Gentry after 13 years of service, Administrative Assistant to Agriculture and Technology Cathy Montgomery after 23 years of service and Academic Service Specialist for the Dean of Guided Pathways Shelley ZuHone after 13 years of service. … Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2022: James Voltenburg

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

James Voltenburg James “Jim” E. Voltenburg, 77, of Findlay, formerly of Arcola, died at 5:26 p.m., Friday, April 22, 2022, surrounded by his family at the University of Chicago Hospital in Chicago. Jim was born July 3, l944, in Mt. Vernon, the son of Everett Thomas and Noma Ethel Trotter Voltenburg. He was united in marriage to Joyce Carolyn Shaw March 7, 1963, in Bourbon. Joyce preceded him in death Oct. 29, 2002. Jim married Mary McAchran March 3, 2019. … Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2022: Rodney Harris

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

Rodney Harris Rodney Harris, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 7:26 a.m., Thursday, April 14, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Celebration of Life services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 30, in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan. Visitation will be Saturday, 10 a.m. until service time. Interment will be at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan, immediately after the service. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Flowers for the service may be sent to Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2022: Kathy Glover

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

Kathy Glover Kathy J. Glover, 73, of Mt. Zion, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 5:29 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

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Obituaries 4-27-2022: Vivian Binion

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

Vivian Binion Vivian Eileen Binion, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, in her home. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association: P.O. Box 7023. Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 … Read More

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Letter to the Editor 4-27-2022

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

Dear Editor, This past Easter weekend I was driving my boys around town reminiscing about all the great memories in the town of Sullivan. We drove out to visit The Masonic Home. (I will always call it that). My Dad took us when we were children as well. We would visit the ice cream parlor, feed the ducks and swans, and always went to see the museum. There was always something about that place that just gave me a warm feeling. … Read More

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Menu 4-27-2022

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

Senior Peace Meal 1-800-543-1770 May 2 – Chicken and Noodles, Buttered Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Apricots, Roll May 3 – Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Grapes, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Crisp May 4 – Fried Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Corn & Black Beans, Oatmeal Apple Bar, Roll May 5 – Swiss Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Kyoto Veggie Blend, Pears, Whole Grain Bread or Roll May 6 – Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Rosy Applesauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Croutons … Read More

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Moultrie Moment of the Week

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

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Is Wordle Invading your Dreams, too?

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

•April 27, 2022• By Jim Baumann NP Guest Writer Like many of the people who populate my Facebook feed, I have fallen fully under Wordle’s spell. I assume that if you’re reading my prattle you already play Wordle or at least know what it is. If not, go to your nearest computing device and go to nytimes.com/wordle. As addictions go, this one is relatively harmless. By its nature, you can’t overdose on it; the world is entitled to just one per day. And it actually is good for your brain. As most people with addictive personalities go, however, you will … Read More

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Remember When? 4-27-2022

News Progress Posted on April 27, 2022 by webmasterApril 27, 2022

25 Years Ago This Week Lovington High School students received a $4,000 prize for their outstanding participation in the Dist. 10 Illinois State Police safety incentive program Operation Cool. The program was designed to encourage seat belt use. Sullivan Police officer John Love was awarded the Optimist International Law Enforcement Award in honor of his work with the summer youth program. … Read More

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“Together, We Give Back to School”



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“Together, We Give Back to School”

Sullivan Elementary School recently received 60 backpacks filled with school supplies through Amazon’s “Together, We Give Back to School” campaign. End of the Line Tackle & Bait, an Amazon delivery partner, nominated Sullivan Elementary for the program, and the school’s submission was selected to receive the donation. Pictured (left to right) are Cameron Martin, Taylor Lilly, James Martin, Marla Martin and Angela McRill following the July 27 delivery.


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