Remember When? 8-22-2018

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25 Years Ago This Week Sullivan Alum Derik Eaton was hired to teach driver education and as head track coach. He succeeds Cliff Dobbs as driver ed teacher. Dobbs opted for early retirement. Wes Bland of Virginia, MN caught a 16-pound catfish while fishing in the Little Okaw River with his grandfather, C.L. Bland of Bethany. One of the Bethany summer league baseball teams came home champions after winning the Bronco Division of the 1993 Okaw Tournament. Members of the team include Joe Gaither, Ryan McCabe, Adam Rutherford, Lindsey Grebien, Shane Simmons, Brandon Stollard, Brandon Patrick, Dustin Bone, Dustin Haile, … Read More

Strasburg Lions Club Slow Pitch Softball Tournament

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•August 22, 2018• The Strasburg Lions club will host a slow pitch softball tournament September 8 in the Strasburg Park. Teams may have up to 15 players and a minimum of eight players. Cost to participate is $200 per team. The Lions will serve hamburgers and porkburgers for lunch and ribeye and tenderloin sandwiches for supper. All teams must be signed up and paid by September 1. For questions or to register, contact Lion Mike Antonacci at 217-343-9789. … Read More

Illinois is a Center of Aerospace and Aviation Technology

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•August 22, 2018• By Chuck Sweeny Rockford Register Star Many Illinoisans don’t realize it, but our state is a center of aerospace and aviation technology. Illinois’ aerospace cluster is centered around the northern and northeastern portion of the state. The Rockford area alone has more than 70 companies in the aerospace supply chain employing 7,000 people, says the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. If you include Chicago and southeastern Wisconsin, “there are more than 200 companies in the aerospace cluster, including giants such as AAR Corp., Northrop Grumman and Boeing,” DCEO says. Illinois is home to prime contractors … Read More

SMS Hosts Tournament

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•August 22, 2018• Sullivan hosted a round robin tournament with Teutopolis and Taylorville Saturday. Sullivan took second place. Teutopolis defeated Sullivan 4-1 and Sullivan defeated Tayorville 11-1. Teutopolis also defeated Taylorville 14-13. Individual results are Rylee Roehrs- one hit, one RBI, one run; Chloe Smith-three hits, one RBI, one run; Bella Brownlee-one B, two RBIs; Izzy Hay-two hits, 1 RBI; Kylie Dyer-one B. Maddie Probus-Winning pitcher against Taylorvile, one single, two doubles, two runs; Lexie Hay-three hits, two RBIs, three runs; Alaina Moore-three B, one HR, four RBIs, four Rs; Ava Shriver-one R. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Joanna Ruth Cole

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Joanna Ruth Cole Joanna Ruth Cole, 84, of Sullivan, passed away peacefully at 12:40 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Mason Point, Sullivan. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at the First Christian Church, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral services at the church. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. In lieu of flowers; memorials may be made to the First Christian Church or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America: 322 Eighth Avenue, 7th Floor New York, NY 10001. McMullin-Young Funeral Home, is in care of the arrangements. Joanna was … Read More

Upcoming Carnival Promises Fun For All Ages

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•August 16, 2018•     Sullivan Church of God is hosting their first carnival noon-8 p.m. Saturday, August 18 with food, games and fun to benefit their mission work in Haiti. Expect to see food trucks, multiple bounce houses, petting zoo, pony rides, horse and carriage rides, clowns, balloons, dunk tank, foam pit, dart war, prizes, cotton candy, face painting, rock painting and more. A live DJ, cakewalk, local crafters and vendors are inside. There is still space available for more vendors and set up is free. All the church asks is 10% of a vendor’s profit of which 100% … Read More

Amusement Rides at State Fair Inspected by IDOL

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•August 15, 2018• The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) will conduct routine inspections of all amusement rides and attractions at the 2018 Illinois State Fair. There are more than 65 rides to enjoy on the Carnival Midway, Adventure Village, and Happy Hollows pavilions. IDOL’s Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Division inspects and permits every ride and determines whether they are safe to operate. No ride is permitted to run if it does not pass inspection. … Read More