Remember When? 2-19-2020

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25 Years Ago This Week Thanks to the Sullivan School Board the high school track and field will have new look. The board approved $5400 for the renovation and relocation of the high school discus, shot put, long jump, and triple jump areas at the track. In BB’s column, publisher Marion Best discusses spending one of the coldest weekends of the year out and about. “Friday night was a party at Guy Little’s in honor off his 60th birthday then Saturday we enjoyed an afternoon at Jibby’s listening to Dixieland jazz performed by the Merchant Street Rowdies from Decatur. Arlene … Read More

State Police Director Backs FOID Fingerprinting

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•February 19, 2020• By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois The Illinois State Police director said this week that his department has stepped up illegal firearm ownership enforcement methods, but it needs greater resources to continue the job — including fingerprints of Firearm Owner Identification Card applicants. During a news conference Thursday, ISP Director Brendan Kelly gave an update about enforcement efforts and announced support for Senate Bill 1966, a measure that would increase FOID card fees and mandate fingerprinting of applicants. The House passed the bill in May, but a Senate measure to agree with that final language stalled before … Read More

Central A&M Blocks ALAH Girls’ Team in Regional Action

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•February 19, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After knocking off Arcola in a come-from-behind victory, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team could not overtake Central A&M in the IHSA Class 1A Arthur Regional Thursday night. In the championship game, the Raiders went on a 12-3 run during the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second to take a 27-21 halftime lead. The Knights kept the game within ten points for the rest of the third but in the fourth Central A&M eventually pulled away for the 63-39 win. Mallory Nichols, who advanced to Casey for … Read More

Supreme Court Justice Thomas Announces Retirement

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•February 19, 2020• By Capitol News Illinois Illinois Supreme Court Justice Robert Thomas, a former placekicker with the Chicago Bears, will retire from his seat on the bench effective Feb. 29. In a news release Monday, Feb. 10, Thomas said “the Lord has truly blessed me” with family — his wife, three kids and soon-to-be nine grandchildren; a former college and professional football career; and the “tremendous honor and privilege of serving as chief justice.” “While I will miss the collegial atmosphere with my colleagues on the court, I am ready to return to the practice of law and help … Read More

Sunday Brunch at the Sullivan Legion Post

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•February 19, 2020• Sunday brunch is offered from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. February 23 at Sullivan American Legion Post 68. This special Sunday brunch offers a varied menu including breakfast favorites pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage and bacon, cheesy hash browns plus meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, drinks and desserts. Reservations are encouraged by calling 217/728-4612. First Community Bank is a participating sponsor of the Sunday Brunch. … Read More

Menu 2-19-2020

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, February 24 – Savory sausage stew w/beans, seasoned carrots, biscuits, spiced apple rings Tuesday, February 25 – Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, breaded tomatoes, dinner roll, seasonal dessert Wednesday, February 26 – Cheese manicotti, broccoli, corn, whole grain wheat (1), pudding Thursday, February 27 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, spinach, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese Friday, February 28 – White fish burger w/condiment, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple … Read More

Okaw Valley Boys Team Picks Up Conference Wins

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•February 19, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team picked up two more Lincoln Prairie Conference wins to stay undefeated at 8-0 this past week. The Timberwolves defeated Arcola Friday and Sangamon Valley Saturday. Against Arcola, the Timberwolves fell behind two points after the first quarter, but in the second quarter, OV outscored Arcola 13-6 for a 23-18 halftime lead. OV continued the pressure in the third quarter with a 14-9 run. The Timberwolves held on in the fourth quarter for the 51-40 win. … Read More

Days Might be Numbered for Printing Presses, but Not for Newspapers

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•February 19, 2020• By Wendy Martin Editor, Martin Publishing Co. Jim Nowlan and I go back a long way, and I can’t think of anyone I know who I respect more. That being said, I have a much less dystopian view of the future of newspapers, and particularly community journalism, than the one Jim shared his piece, “Stop the hand-wringing over decline of newspapers,” a couple weeks ago. We are a much better product than we give ourselves credit for, and for those committed to community journalism, I believe we have a much brighter future than what some might think. … Read More

First Celebrates Shrove Tuesday

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•February 19, 2020• Feb. 25 is the final day of Mardi Gras, known as Shrove Tuesday, and for the sixth consecutive year the Sullivan First Methodist Church is throwing a free party. Historically Shrove Tuesday is a day to feast on pancakes before the Season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. You are invited to enjoy the music and pancakes from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25th at the church located across from the Sullivan fire station. Remember there is no charge! Everything is on us. … Read More