Extraordinary Nurses Honored at Sarah Bush Lincoln

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•May 8, 2019• Staci Murbarger, LPN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on April 30. Murbarger was nominated for making a big impression on a patient at Charleston Family Practice. In her letter, the patient expressed her gratitude to Murbarger for going above and beyond to provide years of compassionate care. “Staci has provided more than a decade of care to both my husband and myself and she has shown compassion and dedication with each appointment or health issue. No matter how long between appointments, she greets us as if we are friends, … Read More

Menus 5-8-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, May 13 – Beef stroganoff, Italian mixed vegetables, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain wheat (1), fruit juice Tuesday, May 14 – Stuffed chicken breast, potato casserole, seasoned greens, dinner roll, spiced apple rings Wednesday, May 15 – Pork tenderloin sandwich, baked beans, midori vegetables, bun, pears Thursday, May 16 – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes w/gravy, peas, whole grain wheat (1), seasonal dessert Friday, May 17 – Orange chicken stir fry w/brown rice and vegetables, baby carrots, dinner roll, fresh fruit … Read More

ALAH Baseball Team Sweeps a Doubleheader

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•May 8, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond baseball team swept two home games against Cerro Gordo/Bement, Monday. In the first game of the doubleheader, after a scoreless first four innings, the Broncos plated a run in the top of the fifth inning to take the lead. The Knights answered in the bottom of the sixth inning with two runs to return the favor. Lucas Otto pitched seven innings for the win. He gave up one earned run on nine hits and two walks. He struck out 15. … Read More

Cannabis, Graduated Tax, Jobs Report and Personal Robots

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•May 8, 2019• Capitol Wrap By Capitol News Illinois staff With the Legislature on spring break until April 30, advocacy groups are working to get their points across on topics such as cannabis legalization. State Sen. Heather Steans, a Chicago Democrat, said she expects amended language to be filed on her adult-use legalization, Senate Bill 7, by the end of April. While details of the bill have not been released publicly in an official capacity, 60 state representatives have signed onto a resolution by state Rep. Marty Moylan, D-Des Plaines, urging lawmakers to “slow the process of legalizing recreational marijuana.” … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Bettie P. Davis

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Bettie P. Davis Bettie P. Davis, 87, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, was born March 24, 1932 and passed away 11:15 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2019 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Bettie was the daughter of Paul and Mary Wilson. She married Kenneth K. Davis, Sr. on January 14, 1955 and they enjoyed over 64 years together. Bettie was a wonderful, caring, and loving wife, mother, grandma, and great-grandma. After her own children were grown, she raised her eldest grandson as her own son. Bettie worked for many years and retired from General Electric in Decatur. Her … Read More

Hole in One for Ellis at Ironwood Classic

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•May 1, 2019• Sullivan senior Caden Ellis recorded a hole-in-one during the first round of the Prep Tour Ironwood Classic. Ellis struck the shot on the 16th hole in rainy and windy conditions at Ironwood Golf Course. Ellis went on to win the 2-day event. For the Redskins in the fall, Ellis earned all-state honors with a tie for third place with a score of 76, earned first-team all-area honors. He was medalist in the regional and sectional titles and finished with a 35.7 nine-hole average. … Read More

Obituaries 5-1-2019: Nancy Huntsburger

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Nancy Huntsburger Nancy A. Wilhelm Huntsburger, 88, of Lovington passed away at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Life’s Journey Senior Living in Mattoon. Private family graveside services will be held in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington is in care of the arrangements. … Read More

Obituaries 5-1-2019: Ron Moran

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Ron Moran Ronald W. “Ron” Moran, 75, of Sullivan, passed away at 10:40 p.m. Thursday April 25, 2019 in his residence. Celebration of Life services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville. … Read More

Obituaries 5-1-2019: Patty Burcham

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Patty Burcham Patty Jo Burcham, 85, of Sullivan passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 in Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care. Graveside services were held 11 a.m. Friday, April 26 in Camfield Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More