Sullivan Sport Briefs

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•April 28, 2021• SOV Football The Sullivan/Okaw Valley football team finished its third straight season without a win with a loss to Warrensburg-Latham in Warrensburg Friday night. Though the Redskins scored one of their highest offensive performances of the season, the Cardinals outscored Sullivan 41-27 for the Central Illinois Conference win. With 2:06 left in the first quarter, Sullivan scored on a 52-yard screen pass from Luke Vander Burgh to Ian Plank to cut the lead to 8-6. With 9:33 left in the first quarter, the Cardinals scored on a run play to take a 14-6 lead. … Read More

What is Early Head Start?

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•April 28, 2021• The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program offers an Early Head Start (EHS) program, which serves pregnant women and infants and toddlers under the age of 3. EHS programs enhance children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development, help pregnant women access comprehensive prenatal and postpartum care, support parents’ efforts to fulfill their parental roles, and help parents move toward self-sufficiency. This is accomplished through a weekly 90-minute visit for children 0-3 and a monthly visit for pregnant women. Also, twice per month, the program offers opportunities for parents and children to come together as a group for learning, … Read More

Family Conversation Starters

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•April 28, 2021• By Cheri Burcham Family Life Educator During the Covid pandemic, households have been and still are spending more time together at home yet may not be having as much interaction with other extended family members and friends. Some families are experiencing additional stressors, while others may be enjoying a slower pace with less outside activities. … Read More

Council Approves Purchase Of New Police Car

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•April 28, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan City Council approved the purchase of two vehicles during their regular meeting on Monday night.The board approved the purchase of a 2013 Ford F-150 for use by the water plant. The purchase is being made from Northside Ford in Effingham at a price of $20,333, including fees. Mayor Richard Glazebrook made a motion to waive bidding and approve purchase of a 2021 Police Ford Explorer. The purchase is being made from Northside Ford in Effingham at a price of $34,721.00, including document fees. In comments from the public in attendance … Read More

Menu 4-28-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 May 3 – Sloppy Jo Sandwich, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Craisins May 4 – Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Cinnamon Applesauce May 5 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin May 6 – Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad May 7 – Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole Slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Wilma White

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Wilma White Wilma L. White, 93, of Lovington, passed away at 9:19 p.m. Thursday April 22, 2021 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Celebration of Life services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials are suggested to the Lovington Ambulance Service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Please wear face masks and practice social distancing for the visitation and funeral. Wilma was born February 6, 1928 in Monroe … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lawrence Brown

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Lawrence Brown Lawrence E. Brown, 91, of Bethany, passed away, 10:50 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his home in Bethany. Graveside services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2021, at Marrowbone Township Cemetery, Bethany, with Military Rites by the Bethany American Legion Post #507. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Bethany. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. Lawrence was born November 5, 1929, in McNabb, the son of Clyde and Mildred (Dunn) Brown. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked at the IL … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Leslie Banks

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Arthur resident Lesley (Otto) Banks died April 17, 2021, in the presence of loving family.  She was born in Decatur, Illinois, on October 30, 1964. She was immensely proud of her daughter, Aerielle Brianne (Banks) Wood and son-in-law, John-Tyler Wood of Troy, Illinois.  She is also survived by her sister, Julie A. Michl of Arthur, one nephew, David James Michl of Arthur, Uncle David Neil Lewis of Terre Haute, Aunt Charlene Gorby in San Antonio, Texas, cousin Vickie L. Henry and her family, Claire, Lucy, and George Humphrey of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, and cousins Steve Hoffner, Mike Hoffner, Jil Gorby … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lonnie Bly

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Lonnie Bly Lonnie Dale Bly, 50, of Shelbyville, IL passed away at 6:48 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 in HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville, IL. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. – noon, Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Memorials may be given to Shelbyville Jr. Wrestling Program. Arrangements are by Howe and Yockey Funeral Home, Shelbyville, IL. Lonnie was born on June 19, 1970 in Shelbyville, IL, the son of Bob Hoover and Judith Darlene Wheeler. He attended Shelbyville High and was a member of the Class of 1988. Lonnie enjoyed repairing and … Read More

County Sports Briefs

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•April 21, 2021• Sullivan Football The Sullivan-Okaw Valley football dropped its fifth straight game of the season with a 26-6 loss to the Maroons of Clinton Friday at Victory Field. Clinton scored first on a one-run yard quarterback keeper. The snap of the point-after kick was mishandled, leaving the score 6-0. On the kickoff return, Ian Plank returned the ball into Maroon territory. After a first down, Luke Vander Burgh hit Terence McRill on a seem route for a 27-yard touchdown. The point-after pass attempt failed, leaving the score 6-6. The scored stayed 6-6 until about eight minutes left with … Read More