•March 31, 2021• Eastern Illinois University recently announced their Fall 2020 dean’s list. Students named to the list from our area are: Abigail Abercrombie of Arthur, Sarah Helfrich and Christina Menna of Lovington and Holly Cole, Tatum Ellis, Hannah Elzy, Dayden Gardner, Alyssa Pearson and Mackenzie Ruppert all of Sullivan. … Read More
Higher education staff, government workers, media members eligible starting Monday •March 24, 2021• By Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com The Illinois Department of Public Health announced Friday that more groups of people will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations ahead of April 12 when everyone over age 16 will become eligible. Starting Monday, March 22, higher education staff, government workers and members of the media will be eligible to receive shots. A week later, on March 29, Restaurant staff, construction trade workers and religious leaders will become eligible. “As more vaccine becomes available in the coming weeks and months, … Read More
•March 24, 2021• Sullivan senior Emily White was recently named to the IHSA All-State Academic Honorable Mention Team. In order to earn this honor, a student must have a minimum 3.5 gpa, participate in at least 2 IHSA-sponsored sports, and demonstrate outstanding citizenship. … Read More
•March 24, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Sullivan City Council awarded a bid of $96,320.41 for the Corey Avenue Enhancement project during Monday’s meeting to Esker and Walker Construction of Teutopolis. The council also approved the preliminary plat for the subdivision of Hagerman Street Addition. During a Planning Commission meeting held on March 11, Joe Keller of Keller Warehouse LLC explained there would be six lots that would adjoin Hagerman Street. The commission recommended that the preliminary plat be approved by the council. Bill Burger addressed the council in regard to electric bills. He said there are three misconceptions … Read More
•March 24, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports This past week, the Sullivan/Okaw Valley football and volleyball teams kicked off what should have been their fall season sports. The Redskin football and volleyball teams each competed against a Central Illinois Conference foe, the Meridian Hawks. Football The football team hosted Meridian at Victory Field Friday night. Sullivan fell behind 6-0 with about five minutes left in the first quarter when the Meridian quarterback kept the ball for a seven-yard rushing touchdown. The Hawks extended their lead to 22-14 at halftime. Sullivan/Okaw Valley battled back and cut the lead to 28-21 … Read More
•March 24, 2021• Millikin University will celebrate the Class of 2021 with two in-person Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 16, at Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Millikin’s campus. Undergraduate and graduate students, including doctoral students, will be honored during the ceremonies. … Read More
•March 24, 2021• Hometown Love will be collecting monetary donations in downtown Lovington on Saturday, March 27 from 9 am to 11 am. Proceeds will be used to beautify Lovington, one home at a time. Hometown Love is a group of local citizens willing to work and help you regain the beauty of your home. They are neighbors helping neighbors. There are properties in the community that could use some TLC. By creating an inviting, attractive community, their hope is to attract homeowners and businesses. Hometown Love will mow, trim and cleanup yards. They will also be awarding a Most … Read More