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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

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

25 Years Ago This Week Powers School was moving to a new block—the auction block. The Sullivan school board voted to put the 1920s era building and grounds up for sale. Sullivan School Superintendent Rich Voltz said that the district would advertise for sealed bids. Sullivan students would be required to attend summer school if they failed to meet minimal state academic standards in basic skills, according to a proposed plan being considered by the Sullivan school board. The Sullivan City Council received some welcome news from city treasurer Ann Short during a council meeting. The city’s health insurance premium … Read More