Remember When? 3-10-2021

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25 Years Ago This Week The Sullivan City Council agreed to purchase two city lots west of the city’s electric plant for storage and possible expansion. The ordinance authorizing the purchase of the 50ft wide and 200 feet deep property was discussed following a closed session. Amy Stone, who owns the property agreed to sell it to the city for $19,500. Amy Noel Smith, the Dec 26 baby whose life was endangered by a respiratory infection was released from the hospital last month. A community appeal was made on behalf of the critically ill Bethany child. The daughter of Leonard … Read More

SCED Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Air B&B

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•March 10, 2021• by Crystal Reed NP Writer The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development held a ribbon cutting for Lakewood Cottage, a new Air B&B here in Sullivan owned by Marissa and Josh Born. When the Borns purchased the property from Vickie and “Fuzzy” West, the house was not finished. It took 1-½ years for the Borns to finish the home. They were originally going to have a family member live there, but that person passed away. … Read More

Obituaries 3-10-2021: Lawrence Manley

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Lawrence Manley Lawrence Wayne Manley, 80, of Windsor, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Cochran Grove Cemetery in rural Windsor. … Read More

Menu 3-10-2021

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, March 15 – Chicken Pot Pie, Broccoli, Biscuit, Whole Grain Fruit Bar Tuesday, March 16 – Ham and Beans, Copper Carrots, Cornbread, Fruit Cocktail Wednesday, March 17 – Chili Mac, Mixed Lettuce Salad w/Dressing, Dinner Roll, Warm Fruit Cobbler Thursday, March 18 – Roast Beef in Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Seasoned Green Beans, Whole Grain Wheat, Fruited Gelatin Friday, March 19 – Tuna Salad Sandwich, Vegetable Soup, Bun or Bread & Crackers, Mandarin Oranges … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Lawrence Manley

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Lawrence Manley Lawrence Wayne Manley, 80, of Windsor, passed away, 10:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Memorial Medical Center, Springfield. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2021, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Saturday at the funeral home. Face masks are suggested and please practice social distancing for the services. Burial will be in Cochran Grove Cemetery, rural Windsor. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. Wayne was born October 2, 1940, in Vandalia, the son of Lawrence Edward and Joyce (Hoover) Manley. He married … Read More

Dicks Pharmacy Opens At New Location

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•March 3, 2021• By Crystal Reed NP Writer Dicks Pharmacy in Arthur has reopened after being closed for four months due to structural issues beyond their control. Last October, the ceiling caved in at their old location. According to owner Cindi Reed, the pharmacy had been at that site for 100 years and had not been renovated since 1965. She said that after the ceiling collapsed, they chose to stay closed and relocate. “It was the best option for what we wanted to do for the future,” Reed said. When it came to picking a new location, she chose a … Read More

LLC to Offer New Mental Health Resources to Students

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•March 3, 2021• Lake Land College partnered with the online therapy platform BetterMynd to offer students access to online therapy sessions with a diverse network of licensed mental health counselors. Through the partnership, each Lake Land College student can access up to six free online therapy sessions each year on the BetterMynd platform. These live video sessions are private, confidential, and can take place from the convenience of a laptop or smartphone. … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Basketball Posts Wins

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•March 3, 2021• by Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan girls’ basketball team won two Central Illinois Conference games and a non-conference game this past week and entered the top ten Class 2A state ranking for the first time this season at No. 8. Sullivan improved to 9-1 on the season by winning its seventh-straight game. The Redskins knocked off Central A&M Monday Feb. 22, Tuscola Thursday, Feb. 25, and St. Anthony Saturday. Against Tuscola, the CIC title might have been on the line. The Redskins came into the game with their highest state ranking of the year. Tuscola was … Read More