Recent Obituaries: Janet Crandall

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Janet Wise Crandall, 96, of Cerro Gordo, IL, passed away peacefully at 6:30 a.m. on January 27, 2026, at Heritage Woods, Sullivan, IL. Born on January 21, 1930, in Decatur, IL, Janet was the beloved daughter of Ralph and Gladys Wise. Janet married Keith Crandall on June 2, 1949, beginning a beautiful partnership that lasted until his passing on May 13, 1993. Together, they built a loving home filled with warmth and laughter. Janet was a devoted mother to her son, Lester Crandall, and daughters Linda (Larry) McCoy, Dianne (Bill) Petersen, Seema (Shahob) Imam, and Karen (Gail) Allen; as well … Read More

Bethany Celebration chili cookoff winners

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On Saturday, January 17th, at the Bethany American Legion Post No. 507, Bethany Celebration hosted a chili cook-off, with a great turnout. The Bethany Celebration’s 2026 Chili Cookoff winners were: 1st Place Traditional- Ryan Whitten (not pictured), 1st Place Unique – Annie & Bill Blackwell, 1st Place Spicy – Troy Stockdale, and People’s Choice – Ryan Whitten. … Read More

Mid-Illinois Senior Center events

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•January 28, 2026• The Mid-Illinois Senior Center is located at 113 E. Jefferson Street in Sullivan. The Peace Meal Senior Nutrition program lunch is served weekdays (except holidays) at 11:30 a.m. Call (217) 728-8521 for more information on the events below or the Peace Meal. We are a SHIP site and can assist you with Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, VA, and other insurances. Call to schedule an appointment. 2nd: Pedicures by Robin- by appointment only. Call (217) 728-8521. … Read More

SBDs compete in Circle City Classic despite harsh weather

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Twenty SBD swimmers earned the opportunity to compete at the Circle City Classic in Indianapolis last weekend. Making the cut for this meet is no small feat; approximately 1,500 swimmers from across the nation were scheduled to attend, despite the storm that moved through the area, causing delays and schedule changes on Saturday, and ultimately the cancellation of Sunday’s events. Regardless of whether swimmers dropped time or added time, this meet was an experience like no other. Olympians compete in this pool. Sometimes experiences shaped by circumstances outside of our control teach the hardest — and most meaningful — lessons. … Read More

Peace Meal menu – Mid Illinois Senior Services

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•January 28, 2026• 2nd: Ham and beans, copper carrots, tropical fruit, and cornbread. 3rd: Shepherd’s pie, hot fruit crisp, 3-bean salad, and a biscuit. 4th: Chicken Cordon-Bleu, garlic vegetables, maple-glazed Brussels sprouts, pea salad, and bread/roll. 5th: Meatloaf, sour cream and chive mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, peaches, and bread/roll. 6th: Tuna casserole, peas, cinnamon-glazed carrots, cottage cheese salad, and bread/roll/ 9th: Hamburger and bun, tater tots, baked beans, and a mandarin orange.  … Read More

Two wins for Redskins; LPC Tourney underway

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by E. Scott England The Sullivan Redskins have been on a roller coaster of late, their consistency looking to breakthrough to show everyone what they are really made of. They took steps in doing just that this past week.  Arcola The Purple Riders of Arcola are a very similar team to Sullivan. A similar record and consistency, it was a perfect stage set for a great performance. It was not a high scoring game, but it was a close game.  … Read More

Lady Redskins LPC Champs, again

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by E. Scott England For the second straight year, the Sullivan Lady Redskins came out victorious in the championship game of the Lincoln Prairie Conference tournament. Seeded number one, Sullivan also was the tournament host in their new gym. The three tournament wins has brought the Lady Redskins record to 15-6 with a still perfect 6-0 conference record. Unity Christian Sullivan has faced Unity Christian earlier this season. The result of that first game was a win for Sullivan, 68-30. A lot can be said for consistency as the Lady Redskins easily advanced in the tournament with yet another win … Read More

Windsor teacher receives grant

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On January 5th, Windsor High School teacher Tammy Helm was awarded a Shelby County Retired Teachers’ Association (SCRTA) mini-grant. The Shelby County Retired Teachers’ Association mini-grant is a program that provides small grants to active K-12 teachers to fund innovative classroom projects, supplies, or technology not covered by regular budgets, easing teacher financial burdens and enhancing student learning through local fundraising by retired members.  Pictured L-R: Jamie Martin, Dean of Students, Tammy Helm, and James Sparks, SCRTA President. … Read More

Remembering Who We Are……94

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Comets and “Cousin” Tecumseh•January 28, 2026• by Janet Roney The term “peaceful” is seldom used to describe the Kickapoo tribe in history, for it was one of the most warlike tribes in Illinois and western Indiana. Yet, the 1881 history of our county said the Native Americans (the Kickapoo) living here when the first settlers arrived in Moultrie in the 1820s were peaceful. Although some Kickapoo helped George Rogers Clark retake Vincennes from the British during the Revolutionary War, forty years before, they generally supported the British against the Americans after the war. They also helped Tecumseh unify the tribes of … Read More

February programs at the Lovington Public Library

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•January 28, 2026• 2nd – Needle Night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you would like to learn to crochet, knit, needlepoint, or even how to sew, we have people who can help teach you. If you already know how and just want to hang out, come join us. 3rd – Story Time from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. We will have Valentine-themed stories and a craft. 6th – Kids Craft Time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. We will be making a Valentine-themed craft. 9th – Craft Club from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Bring whatever project you are working on and … Read More