Council Approves Lease Agreement For 304 S. Hamilton

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•April 14, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved a lease agreement for 304 S. Hamilton St. during their meeting on Monday night. The premises are for the business purpose of housing city operations and administrative offices. The terms of the lease are for a 12-month period for the sum of $16,800 that is payable in 12 monthly payments of $1,400 per month. “At this point I think we are going to be moving forward with different options for the old city building so we need to keep these offices for at least the next year,” … Read More

Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub Hamfest

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•April 14, 2021• The Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub Hamfest will be held on Saturday, April 24 from 8 am to 1 pm at the Sullivan American Legion, 8 E. Strain Street in Sullivan. Admission is $5 and the event is indoors. Table fee is $10 each. For table signup or questions contact Ralph Zancha W9NW at 217-254-7574 or rzancha@one-eleven.net. … Read More

Windsor Jr/Sr High School – Honor Roll

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•April 14, 2021• 7th Grade High Honors – Cameron Carey, Alexis Gee, Leah Kasey, Landon Postlewait, Seth Rincker, Branson Tingley, Patton Voris Honor Roll – None 8th Grade High Honors – Luke Dispennett , Jorja Plummer, Seth Rakestraw, Avery Starwalt Honor Roll – Coralee Whitney, Halle Wright 9th Grade … Read More

Sullivan Sports Briefs

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•April 14, 2021• SOV Football The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football team could not find its first win against perennial powerhouse Central A&M Friday night. SOV lost 48-6 and is scheduled to play Clinton High School at 7 p.m. at Victory Field Friday. Ian Plank scored SOV’s lone touchdown on a reception from quarterback Luke Vander Burgh with 10:35 left in the fourth quarter. Central A&M led SOV 41-0 at halftime and 14-0 after the first quarter. Sullivan is now 0-4 and will look for its first win in three years against Clinton Friday or Warrensburg-Latham the following week. Sullivan Volleyball The … Read More

NAMI Family to Family Class in Mattoon Starts May 4

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•April 14, 2021• NAMI Champaign is offering a free 8-session family class in Mattoon, facilitated by local community members. The classes will start May 4, 2021. NAMI’s signature Family-to-Family education program is for family members, caregivers, and significant others of people with mental health conditions such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or depression. This program includes a crisis plan, information on various serious mental illnesses, discussions on communication with a loved one, and finding and using local support and services.Time is given for discussion and interactive exercises. Experience compassion and reinforcement from people who understand your situation. … Read More

Three Generations of Bales Build Ramps for AmBuCs

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•April 14, 2021• The small town of Sullivan and the surrounding area have been blessed with an active ramp building program of the local AmBuCs chapter. At the center of this activity is member “Big Jim” Bales, father and grandfather of two other members, making three generations of Bales AmBuCs. The ongoing ramp building program is “as needed” with the requests for specific people arriving through the chapter network of about 50 members. There is plenty to do with measuring, designing and cost estimations of ramp material. The actual ramp build takes place with about one to two days for … Read More

Plans Underway for Re-Opening of The Little Theatre

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•April 14, 2021• The Little Theatre On The Square announced three shows slated to open in the fall of 2021. The King and Marilyn will run October 15 through the 24 for 12 performances. The Marvelous Wonderettes will run November 5 through the 14 for 12 performances. Both of these shows were originally part of the 2020 Summer Season and the Theatre is thrilled to be able to bring them to stage this fall. For Christmas, the Theatre will produce a brand new holiday revue called We Need a “Little” Christmas, running from December 3 through the 19 for 18 performances. Tickets for these shows will go on sale in August 2021. … Read More