Lovington Honor rolls

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•March 31, 2021• 6th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Maxton Boddy, Morgan Casteel, Jaidyn Edwards, Samantha Fowler, Caleb Menna, Joshua Taylor, John Williams. 6th grade Honor Roll: Brynlee Moore, Mackenzie Wood. 7th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Daylon Doggett, Cambrie Smith. 7th grade Honor Roll: Will Hilligoss, Halle Wardrip. 8th grade Straight A Honor Roll: Lilian Edwards, Natalie Hutchcraft, Kaylee McDaniel, Jacob Tighe. 8th grade Honor Roll: Austin Bates, Kendall Carnahan, Lily Culp, Jacob Hurt, Brett Menna. … Read More

Menu 3-31-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 April 5 – Sloppy Joe Sandwich, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Bun, Craisins April 6 – Brat, Baked Beans, Corn, Bun, Cinnamon Applesauce April 7 – Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Breaded Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wheat, Dreamsicle Gelatin April 8 – Baked Ham, Frosted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Rye Bread, Fruit Salad April 9 – Mostaccioli w/Meaty Sauce, Corn, Creamy Cole Slaw, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Cobbler … Read More

Mobile Food Pantry

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•March 31, 2021• The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Lovington Ambulance Service, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, April 21 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm at Lovington Ambulance Service. A mobile food pantry delivers a two week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Lovington. Sign up must be done prior to April 14 by calling … Read More

EIU Fall 2020 Dean’s List

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•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

Illinois To Expand Vaccine Eligibility

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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

White Named to Academic Team

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•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

City Council Awards Bid For Corey Avenue Project

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•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