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08/27/2026

There's a LOT going on in September! We have Dine with a Doc, the Senior EXPO!!, Birthday and Bingo, the US Army Corp. of Engineers coming in to present on the Lake Shelbyville dredging project, Movie and treats, Pedicures by Robin, exercise classes, sewing classes, WITS FITS, bridge and pool games, as well as daily Peace Meals! Not to mention a place to come and socialize and use the facilities and catch up with friends. See you here!

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

SHOE DRIVE UPDATE!

We are still accepting gently worn sneakers for our Sullivan Elementary PTO Supply Closet!

These shoes will be kept on hand for students who may need assistance getting a pair of PE shoes during the school year. If your child has outgrown a pair of sneakers that are still in good, wearable condition, we would love to give them a second life helping another Sullivan student!

We are looking for clean, gently worn sneakers in children’s sizes for ages 5–12. New sneakers are also welcome.

Shoes can be dropped off at Sullivan Elementary or sent in with your student.

Every pair donated helps us be prepared when a student needs a little extra support. Thank you, Sullivan families, for always helping us take care of our kids!

08/24/2026

8/24/2026

08/24/2026

Friends of Lake Shelbyville to auction off impounded deer stands
Friends of Lake Shelbyville, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ cooperating association, will hold a silent auction for impounded deer stands and climbing sticks on Saturday, August 28 from 7:30-10:30 a.m. at the government vehicle compound south of the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Approximately 25 tree stands will be auctioned, varying from two-man ladder stands, single man ladders, and mobile hunting stands. Proceeds from the auction will help fund the Annual Youth Deer Hunt held in October and the Annual Disabled Deer Hunt held in November.
Anyone wishing to bid on any of the stands will be able to view all stands and sticks at the above date, time, and location. Bidders will fill out a bid sheet with their contact information, the stand number(s) they are bidding on, the bid amounts, and a mandatory liability form holding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and any of its partners harmless in the event of a tree stand accident. Sealed bids will be opened promptly at 10:30 a.m. and stands will be awarded at 11 a.m. to the high bidder. If the high bidder is not present, the stand will be awarded to the next highest bidder. Stands will not be kept for pickup at a later date for any reason.
For additional information on the silent auction or Lake Shelbyville’s Tree Stand Policy please contact Park Ranger Tanner Coleman at (217) 774-3951 ext. 7006 or visit the Lake Shelbyville website at http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/Recreation/Hunting/.

08/21/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, but you can start preparing now.

Taking a few minutes today to review your coverage, update your prescription list, and think about your healthcare needs for next year can help make Open Enrollment less stressful.

SHIP provides unbiased Medicare information and assistance to help beneficiaries make informed decisions.

Know someone with Medicare? Share this post with a friend, family member, caregiver, or neighbor to help them get ready for Open Enrollment, too.

08/21/2026

Sullivan City Council Election Information

Prospective candidates for the office of Mayor and four Council Member positions on the Sullivan City Council may pick up a candidate information packet beginning Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Sullivan City Building, 304 S. Hamilton St, Sullivan.

The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and is closed for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

The filing period for candidates seeking placement on the ballot for the Consolidated Election on April 6, 2027, will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, and will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 23, 2026.