Food Pantry Candy Fundraiser now Accepting Candy Orders

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•October 20, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer Flesor’s Candy Kitchen will be accepting Christmas candy orders from Sullivan, Moultrie County, and surrounding county residents this year from now through November 22. Usually, the fundraiser is held at Cathrine’s Gallery but due to COVID-19 they are taking mail orders instead of holding an in-person event. All Christmas candy orders will be delivered to Cathrine’s Gallery for pick up beginning on December 9th. … Read More

Illinois Dept. of Public Health Issues Updated COVID-19 Fall Festivities Guidance

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•October 20, 2021• As we continue through Fall and head into the holiday season, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is issuing updated guidance to help people celebrate more safely as we continue to battle COVID-19. “Although we’re still in the pandemic, this Halloween and Fall festivities season will look a little different than last year thanks to the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines that are readily available,” said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. “However, we must still take precautions as not everyone is vaccinated and a vaccine for children younger than 12 year is not yet available. Getting … Read More

Menu 10-20-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Oct. 25 – Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll Oct. 26 – Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding Oct. 27 – Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers Oct. 28 – Vegetable Lasagna, Corn, Broccoli, Romaine Salad w/Dressing, Croutons Oct. 29 – Liver and Onions, Potatoes Au Gratin, Mixed Vegetables, Apricots, Whole Grain Wheat … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Donald Leon Briscoe

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Donald Leon Briscoe Donald Leon Briscoe, 86, of Sullivan, passed away 3:06 p.m. Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Shelbyville. Memorials may be made to the Lymphoma Foundation. Leon was born on March 21, 1935, in Sullivan; the son of Durward Edward and Maurine Eloise (Wheeler) … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Gerald “Jerry” Rohman

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Gerald “Jerry” Rohman Gerald Edward “Jerry” Rohman, 76, of Sullivan, passed away 8:37 a.m. Monday, October 18, 2021, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Decatur. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan, for friends and family to Celebrate the Life of Gerald. No service will be held. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation: kidney.org. Jerry was born August 14, 1945, in Spring Valley; the son of Harold G. and Marcella (Murphy) Rohman. He married Janet Chappel on October 18, 2002, in Sullivan; she survives. He was … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•October 20, 2021• Golf Boys During a tough fall sports season for Sullivan High School, the Sullivan boys’ golf team has given fans more than expected. After winning the Central A&M Boys Golf Regional with a score of 314 at Moweaqua two Wednesdays ago, the Redskins placed fifth in the Boys Golf Sectional at Beecher Monday. Sullivan finished with a team score of 350 in the 12-team sectional. Host Beecher won the sectional meet with a score of 323. Camden Dwyer led the Redskins with a score of 82, and Del Diepholz followed with an 86. Brett Bushue and Ben … Read More