25 Years Ago This Week

Seven of eight candidates for Sullivan City Council attended a Chamber of Commerce sponsored forum at First Mid-Illinois Bank.
First Mid-Illinois President Larry Stenger moderated the event.
East View subdivision drainage was discussed with water and sewer commissioner candidates Ken Meadows and Richard Glazebrook responding.
Glazebrook explained the issue was identified in an earlier study with resident George Clayton noting the city should give the subdivision a break on storm drainage.
Mayor Leon Lane explained the way to solve the drainage problem was buy land from a private owner and reroute the drainage ditch.
Wayne Lindley and George “Pat” Frazier are seeking commissioner of accounts and finance and electric commissioner posts respectively
Jon England is also running for electric commissioner. Wallace Booker is Lindley’s opponent for accounts and finance.
Two area students were presented awards at the Eastern Illinois University All-Student show.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.