Social Security Questions Answered

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•January 1, 2020• Question: Is it illegal to laminate your Social Security card? Answer: No, it is not illegal, but we discourage it. It’s best not to laminate your card. Laminated cards make it difficult — sometimes even impossible — to detect important security features and an employer may refuse to accept them. The Social Security Act requires the Commissioner of Social Security to issue cards that cannot be counterfeited. We incorporate many features that protect the card’s integrity. They include highly specialized paper and printing techniques, some of which are invisible to the naked eye. Keep your Social Security … Read More

Second for ALAH Knight Basketball at St. Teresa Tournament

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•January 1, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team placed fourth in the Decatur St. Teresa Christmas Tournament, Saturday. After defeating Heyworth in the first game of the tournament last week, the Knights lost to Riverton last Monday, knocked off Hartsburg-Emden Friday and lost to Mt. Pulaski Saturday. Against Hartsburg-Emden Friday, ALAH outscored the Stags 9-4 in overtime to win the back-and-forth game 50-45. The Knights took a six-point lead in the first, but Hartsburg-Emden took the lead in the second with a 16-6 run for a 25-21 halftime score. … Read More

All-Tourney Honors for OVHS Girls at Meridian

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•January 1, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team finished runner up to Warrensburg-Latham in the Meridian Holiday Tournament Saturday, and Kate Jeffers and Mia Harris earned all-tournament team honors. To reach the championship game, the Timberwolves finished pool play with a 3-0 record. OV defeated Meridian, Martinsville and Blue Ridge. Friday, the Timberwolves defeated Blue Ridge 43-36 with a strong second-half comeback. … Read More

LEtter to the Editor: 1-1-2020

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Dear Editor, I was shopping in the Thrifty Boutique on Dec. 20 and a very nice woman approached me. She handed me a $50 bill and said she was “Christmasing”. I was shocked at her kindness. I have been going through some tough times and this was very welcome. I said “Thank you, Merry Christmas” as she disappeared. I would publicly like to thank my “Christmas Angel”! Sincerely, Anonymously grateful! … Read More

Obituaries 1-1-2020: Richard Casteel, Jr.

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Richard Casteel, Jr. Richard “Rick” Casteel, Jr., 69, of Lovington got his angel wings at 5:21 p.m. December 23, 2019 at home. Minister Steve Ingram did the Celebration of Life services at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, December 28th, 2019, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan; visitation was held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will follow at Keller Cemetery, Lovington. Memorials may be made to SIU Alumni Association or Cancer Care Specialist of Decatur; 210 W. McKinley Ave Suite 1, Decatur, IL 62526. … Read More

Toy Drive Brings Cheer to Children at SBL

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•January 1, 2020• Two Sarah Bush Lincoln employees and their families are going the extra mile to bring joy to children receiving care during the holidays. Physical Therapist Haley McQueen, DPT, and Women’s Healthcare Nurse Practitioner Leslie Taggart, APRN, and their children, delivered 160 toys on Monday for girls and boys who are hospitalized in SBL’s Women and Children’s Center or receiving care in the Emergency Department or Pediatric Clinic after hosting an impromptu toy drive. McQueen and Taggart both serve as home distributors for Matilda Jane Clothing in their free time and they are amazed by the overwhelming response … Read More

Obituaries 1-1-2020: Jean Landers

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Jean Landers Jean Landers, 92 of Sullivan, IL passed away Dec. 26, 2019 in Lake Placid, FL.  She was born on May 20,1927 to T. Art and Janie Graven in Sullivan, IL. She married J.W. Landers on Jan. 14, 1947 in Kentucky.  He proceeded her in death.  … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Basketball Team Finishes Strong at Knights Classic

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•January 1, 2020• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan girls’ basketball team finished 3-1 in the Knights Classic Holiday Tournament and Emily White was named All-Tournament MVP. “I thought Emily White played exceptionally well for us once again, and I am proud of her for being nominated All-Tournament MVP,” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “It is well deserved. She has done an amazing job for us both offensively and defensively.” The Redskins lost to Mt. Zion in the championship game 49-44 Saturday night. After a first quarter tie at 5-5, Mt. Zion pulled ahead by five points in … Read More

IDNR Accepting Applications for Park and Recreation Construction Grants

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•January 1, 2020• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications through Jan. 21, 2020 for the state’s Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC) Grant Program. The program will provide grants to eligible local governments for acquisition, development, construction, rehabilitation or other capital improvements to park and recreation facilities in Illinois. IDNR is anticipating that a total of $25 million in grants will be available through funding provided by the Rebuild Illinois Act. The maximum grant award is $2.5 million. … Read More