Monthly Archives: September 2026

Searsboro celebrates 150 years of small-town pride

Searsboro celebrates 150 years of small-town pride
The Lowry family pays tribute to Searsboro’s sesquicentennial with a multi-generational float driven by Terry Lowry. Riding on the float are Hayden, Breckyn, Hampton, Britton, Hadilyn, and Bowen Lowry, children of Jason and Jen Lowry, and Finley and Colt Lowry, children of Brent and Kallie Lowry. Searsboro more than doubled its population when past and present...
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Perfect weather for Smoke Eater Car Show

Perfect weather for Smoke Eater Car Show
Above, the only thing better than Saturday’s weather was the Sully square lined with 129 vehicles of all makes, models, and ages for Sully Fire Department’s Smoke Eater Car Show. Car owners, community members, and kids of all ages enjoyed strolling around the Sully square checking out the variety of entries for the third annual Sully...
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Lynnville Friends Church to honor 175 years of faithfulness

A celebration of 175 years of faith, family, and community within the Lynnville Friends Church will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the FCC gym located at 503 East Street in Lynnville. The event will feature fun for the whole family including Bingo, church trivia, The Chris Ortiz Show, free popcorn and...
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Thelma and Bonnie’s “Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen

Thelma and Bonnie’s “Have a seat at my table” by Cathryn Dunsbergen
The “ber” months are in full swing, and thank goodness we can finally step outside without melting! But if your days look anything like mine, “running” has become the official sport of the season. Running to get everyone out the door, running to make it to school (hopefully on time), running to grab groceries, and...
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Lynnville-Sully boys win Colfax-Mingo XC Invite, girls claim second

Lynnville-Sully boys win Colfax-Mingo XC Invite, girls claim second
Seven seniors lead the L-S cross-country team, and they were honored with a special senior night celebration following Thursday’s meet. Seniors are, from left, Emma Parkinson, Colton Alberts, Sam Terlouw, Evan Arkema, Keegan Schnell, Blake Wilmesmeier, and Peyton Sharp. A team victory for the Lynnville-Sully boys cross-country team and a runner-up finish for the girls made...
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Hawks kick off SICL play with sweep of HLV-TC

Hawks kick off SICL play with sweep of HLV-TC
Above, Haley Maston hammers down a kill in the Hawks’ sweep of HLV-TC on Thursday, Sept. 10. The freshman finished with five kills, three blocks, two assists, and two digs. Teammates Isabelle Vos (21) and Breah Lowry (11) are shown moving in for block coverage. The pace of play inside the Lynnville-Sully gym matched the chaotic...
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L-S football honors service members in home victory

L-S football honors service members in home victory
Henry Sharp runs through the hold created by his offensive line and breaks a tackle for a nice gain on Friday night. Brayden Wehrle (52) and Cameyon James (72, far right) are also shown. Before Friday night football got underway at Lynnville-Sully on Sept. 11, the Hawks took a united stand with Martensdale-St. Marys and recognized...
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