Obituaries 5-26-2021: Ellen Bernius
Ellen Bernius Ellen L. Bernius, 49, of Windsor, passed away at 11:02 a.m., Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
City Council Votes To Raise Water and Sewer Rates
•May 26, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council voted to raise water and sewer rates four percent during Monday night’s meeting. Agenda items for raising gas and electric rates were on the agenda as well, but the council voted to retain the current rates. The water and sewer rate is being raised in anticipation of paying on the new water plant. “At this point in time I’m really not interested in raising electric rates for the simple fact all it would do is just increase the profit margin that the city is making,” Commissioner Mike Fowler … Read More
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Menu 5-26-2021
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, 31 – CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY Tuesday, 1 – Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Craisins Wednesday, June 2 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin Thursday, June 3 – Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad Friday, June 4 – Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler Monday, June 7 – Sausage In Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Fruit Juice, Biscuits, Warm Cinnamon Buttered Apples Tuesday, June 8 – Chili … Read More
Memorial Day Services
•May 26, 2021• The Sullivan American Legion Post will be having services for Memorial Day. On Sunday, May 30 they will have a service at the Jonathan Creek Church at 11:30 am. On Monday, May 31 they will step from the square at 7:45 am and march to Greenhill Cemetery for the 8 am service. Becky Lawson will be the speaker. At 10 am they will have another service at the Moultrie County Memorial Cemetery. On Sunday, June 6 the Oak Grove Church will have their Memorial Day services at 11:30 am. The Bethany American Legion Post 507 and Sons … Read More
Early Deadlines for Memorial Day
•May 26, 2021• The News Progress and The Fish Wrap have an early deadline for the Memorial Day weekend. All advertising and news should be in by noon Friday, May 28 in order to be in the June 2 and 3 editions. … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Dale McKinney
Dale McKinney Dale McKinney, 79, of Bethany, passed away 1:15 a.m. Sunday, May 16, 2021. Memorial graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at the Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice. Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Mr. McKinney was born October 1, 1941 in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Marvin and Bonnie Hood McKinney. Dale was a farmer and former member of the Bethany Elevator Board and Bethany Fire Department. Dale enjoyed watching boxing … Read More
Recent Obituaries: James Harshman
James Harshman James Bruce Harshman, 70, of Sullivan went home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, after a courageous nine year battle with Wegener’s disease. Through it all, Bruce remained ever gracious and selfless, never once complaining or putting himself above others. Celebration of Life services will be held at 3 PM, Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan, IL with pastors Vanessa Patient and Brigham Hagerman officiating. Memorials are suggested to the National Kidney Foundation. Arrangements by Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to … Read More
Recent Obituaries: Shirley Jeanean Chaney
Shirley Jeanean Chaney Shirley Jeanean Chaney, 85, of Mattoon, formerly of Allenville, passed away at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021 in Palm Terrace, Mattoon. Celebration of Life services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Bob Vail officiating. Burial will be in French Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Memorials are suggested to French Cemetery or donor’s choice. Online condolences may be made to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Miss Cheney was born May 15, 1936 in Allenville, the daughter of Logan and Carrie Spaugh Chaney. Shirley had worked at CCAR … Read More