Resident Shares Personal Battle with COVID-19

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•April 7, 2021• by Elizabeth Houser Guest Writer On Saturday, March 6, I was unknowingly exposed to Covid at an event out of town, with close friends. No one appeared that they weren’t feeling well. By Tuesday, March 9,I just was not myself, not sick, but tired. By Wednesday, March 10 I had cold/allergy symptoms & some stomach issues, enough to take cold medicine to get thru the day. On Thursday, March 11th I felt bad enough that I stayed home from work, and slept all day. By Friday, I thought I was a little better and took cold medicine … Read More

U of I Fall 2020 Dean’s List

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•April 7, 2021• University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign recentlyw announced their Fall 2020 Dean’s List. Students named to the list from our area are Logan Hall of Arthur and Peyton Hagerman, Sydney Hagerman, Lindsay Jones, Madilyn Keller and Paisley Ann Meyer, all of Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 4-7-2021: Mary Reynolds

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Mary Reynolds Mary Butt Reynolds, formerly of Bethany, passed away March 30, 2021, in her home in Dover, Tennessee. Mary was born September 19, 1954, to John and Sarah Butt. Mary graduated from Bethany High School in 1973. She married Clarence “Butch” Reynolds in 1977. … Read More

ALAH Football Posts Win Against Cerro Gordo/Bement

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•April 7, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Knights football team took advantage of a 21-0 second quarter run to gain control of the game against the Cerro Gordo/Bement Broncos Friday night in Arthur. In the second half, Cerro Gordo/Bement was able to drive down and score on a short pass but not muster much else again the Knights’ defense. ALAH scored 16 more points in the second half to solidify the 37-6 win. Knight sophomore Kaden Feagin rushed for all three touchdowns in the second quarter and added another touchdown run in the fourth quarter. Feagin finished … Read More

Menu 4-7-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 April 12 – Sausage in Gravy, Mini Potato Bakers, Fruit Juice, Biscuits, Warm Cinnamon Buttered Apples April 13 – Chili w/Beans, Tossed Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Crackers, Mandarin Oranges April 14 – Beef Pot Roast w/Potatoes, Onions & Carrots, Seasoned Greens, Roll, Pineapple April 15 – Chicken and Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, 3-Bean Salad, Whole Grain Wheat, Warm Fruit Crisp April 16 – Taco Salad w/Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomatoes, Sour Cream & Taco Sauce, Diced Pears, Taco Chips, Brownie Bites … Read More

Blood Drive

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•April 7, 2021• A blood drive will be held on Monday, April 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the St. Columcille Church Hall, 516 W. Jackson St. Masks and appointments are required. To schedule a time, call 217-367-2202 or register online at www.bloodcenter.org. Bring a photo I.D. and eat prior to donation. … Read More

Letter to the Editor 4-7-2021

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Dear Editor, I appreciate that Sullivan City Council conceded 3 misconceptions regarding high utility rates. The concessions include the following: 1) that the homeowner is somehow responsible for the excessive rates charged in Sullivan, 2) that Sullivan’s utility rates are comparable to surrounding communities, and 3) Ameren add-ons make it difficult to compare Sullivan’s utility rates to those of surrounding communities. Regardless how energy efficient the house, Sullivan residents paid $0.14/kWh in Feb. 2021. Residents in Lovington paid $0.07/kWh, and Arthur and Findlay residents paid $0.09/kWh. So, why fuss about pennies? … Read More