•April 29, 2020• The Amish Country Tractor Cruise that was scheduled for June 19 – 20, 2020 has been cancelled for the second time in as many years. Last year, it was due to weather. This year are the risks and logistics associated with the virus. … Read More
Shawn Whetsell Shawn M. Whetsell, 64, of Sullivan passed away at 3:25 a.m. Friday April 24, 2020 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan … Read More
•April 29, 2020• Older Illinoisans are among those most at risk for health complications related to COVID-19. The state’s posture to increase safety, both of our residents and our first responders, has visually changed the landscape of our state. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), along with partners from Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA), Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM), Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association want to remind residents of the following safety measure put in place in light of COVID-19. Police, fire and EMS personnel conducting requested wellness checks on seniors, the … Read More
Consider Others Needs During this Time Dear Editor, Many of us will soon be receiving that $1200 check. Could we all set aside $100, $50 or whatever and give back to those who have been caring for us during these difficult times? … Read More
•April 29, 2020• These streets are made for walking and downtown Sullivan is getting new sidewalks to make it easier. At the April 27 meeting, Sullivan City Council approved a $114,539.48 bid from Esker and Walker Construction to replace the Harrison Street sidewalk to Madison. The Teutopolis based company has completed the Jefferson Street sidewalk and was the only bidder for the Harrison street sidewalk replacement. Street commissioner Peggy Hargis explained companies inquired, but the low bid from Esker on Jefferson sidewalk kept them from submitting proposals. That project was originally $101,107.50. Commissioners Hargis, Chuck Woodworth, Abbey Sherwood and Mike … Read More
•April 29, 2020• As an essential business under the Illinois Shelter-in-Place Order, Agri-Fab is able to remain open and provide employment during this unprecedented situation. We are thankful to be in this position and have been working overtime to ensure the continued safety of our employees, families and communities. Agri-Fab’s position as an industry leader has never applied solely to its lawn-care products. That same proactive thinking has allowed us to continue moving forward during this pandemic. Over the past seven weeks, our leadership has been responding daily to the challenges posed by this virus. We are offering telework options … Read More
•April 29, 2020• The Sullivan City Council has approved Saturday, July 11 and July 18 for the city wide clean up days. As in the past the north side of town from Jackson St. is July 11 and those living south of Jackson will receive curb pick up July 18. Usual restrictions against environmental hazardous materials are enforced. The the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Hazardous Household Waste collection originally set for June 27 has been canceled. A Sept or October date is anticipated as the next time for hazardous waste collection. … Read More
Mable Cook Mable Ruth Cook, 91, of Lovington passed away at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 27, 2020, in her home in Lovington. Private family services will be held at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Mable was born September 8, 1928, a daughter of Walter Columbus and Hattie Jane (Young) White. She married Quadie L. Cook Sr. February 5, 1944, in Franklin, Ky. He preceded her in death May 20, 1993. Mable was a seamstress for Decatur Memorial Hospital in Decatur Illinois. Mable is survived by her sons Quadie (Margie) Cook Jr. of … Read More
•April 29, 2020• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The coronavirus crisis has exposed critical fault lines in our nation’s bedrock, which must be addressed. I identify three below, but there are others, such as fiscal sufficiency for Social Security and Medicare, both programs taking a hit from the virus and our spending to combat it. First, we obviously need an American technology/industrial policy. In many areas, China is surpassing our once vaunted technological prowess. The rapid rollout of 5G technology around the world by Chinese behemoth Huawei, while American companies struggle to catch up, should be a wake-up call. … Read More