Denny Hutchings
Denny Hutchings, 73, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:38 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019 in his residence.
Celebration of Life services were at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Sullivan Faith Lutheran Church with Pastors Paul McGhghy and Glenn Strohschein officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. Read More
•February 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team lost three-straight games to end its season Monday night.
The Knights lost to Blue Ridge last Tuesday, Okaw Valley Friday and host Broadlands in the first round of the IHSA Class 2A Heritage Regional Monday night.
Against Blue Ridge in an Okaw Valley Conference Northwest Division game, ALAH fell behind three after the first quarter and seven at the half, 29-22.
The Knights outscored Blue Ridge 15-11 in the third quarter to cut the lead back to two, 40-37.
Blue Ridge held off ALAH in the fourth for the 55-48 win. Read More
Clark Foster
Clark Foster, 72, of Berea, Ky., formerly of Sullivan, died Wednesday, February 13 in VA Medical Center Hospice Care in Lexington, Ky.
Clark was a loving husband to Betty Jo Grayum Foster for 25 years, a father figure to three grown stepchildren: Mike Emerson, Joy Emerson, and Johnnie (Donna) Smith, devoted PaPaw to nine step-grandchildren: Kaitlin (Gunny) Dean, Tyler Poynter, Johnna Smith, Lindsey Poynter, Cloe Emerson, Matthew Poynter, Alex Emerson, Donovan Smith, Klaire Emerson, and five great-grandchildren: Kamryn Watts, Tristen Poynter, Malachi Dean, Asher Lee and Lilliana Dean. Clark is also survived by his sister Karen (John) Stinson of Lovington; sister-in-law Phyllis Foster of Kirkwood, Mo. and several nieces, great- nieces, nephew and great-nephews. Read More
Photo by R.R. Best
Firefighters from Sullivan, Bethany, Lovington, Windsor and Shelbyville removed chemicals from the shuttered Eagle Creek Resort over the weekend as local departments prepare to burn the mold infested resort in three different training sessions over the next two months.
•February 20, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Eagle Creek Resort could be little more than a memory following an IDNR decision to allow area fire departments to burn the structure and haul it away.
Over the weekend Sullivan Fire Protection District fire fighters traveled to the resort for preliminary inspection of conditions and removal of chemicals and some equipment prior to the training exercise that includes: Bethany, Lovington and Windsor, Shebyvlle and Arthur firefighters.
“Following an earlier assessment of the Eagle Creek resort facilities, IDNR worked with local officials to determine the best path forward for the community,” Ed Cross IDNR Dir. of Communications, said in a release.
“That plan includes the demolition of the resort buildings and seeking out development proposals for a modern resort in the area. IDNR is also partnering with the Illinois Fire Service Institute and local officials to allow firefighter training on the resort complex and to ensure the site is cleared for redevelopment.” Read More
Ben Yarnell
Benjamin Troy Yarnell, 43, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:37 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019 in his home in Sullivan.
Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, February 20) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More
Sales Tax Revenue Up
•February 20, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
County road and bridge projects moved forward with Moultrie County Board approval during their regular meeting Feb. 14.
Road and Bridge Committee Chairman Kevin McReynolds recommended approval of two bridge projects submitted by County Highway Engineer Jeff Birch. Approved were Dora Township bridge for $268,328.80 from low bidder County Contractors,Inc. with a resolution appropriating $82,000 from the Special Bridge Fund to help finance the project.
Federal participation in the Jonathan Creek Bridge project was approved along with $105,000 local funds.
The annual $550,703.12 Motor Fuel Tax Maintenance Program was approved as was $80,000 in local funds toward the County Road 300E/Co Highway 13 resurface project.
Attending county board members Tyler Graven, Tim Rose, Bill Voyles, Arlene Aschermann, Mike Barringer, Neil Bryan, McReynolds and board chairman Dave McCabe voted for the road and bridge committee recommended projects. Read More
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Three-point
competitor
Okaw Valley guard Bella Benning was the leading shooter at the Okaw Valley Regional Feb. 7. Benning made nine-of-15 3-pointers to advance to the Central A&M Sectional. At the sectional, she made four-of-15 shots and did not advance to state at Redbird Arena.
•February 20, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team lost to Maroa-Forsyth on senior night, Tuscola Friday and ended its season with a loss to Marshall in the Shelbyville Regional Monday.
Against Maroa-Forsyth last Tuesday, Sullivan jumped out to a 15-13 lead in the first quarter.
The Trojans outscored Sullivan 12-7 in the second quarter to take a 25-22 lead into half.
Sullivan bounced back in the third quarter to tie the game at 34. Read More
•February 20, 2019•
Moultrie County Health Dept.’s outside revenue growth helped the county’s health service agency finish the fiscal year in the black.
Health Dept. Executive Director Angie Hogan presented the annual report to the County Public, Safety and Welfare committee Feb. 6.
Hogan pointed out an $8,000 nontax revenue increase helped the Health Dept. finish the Dec. 1, 2017-Nov. 30, 2018 year $5,463.34 in the black.
Some 30 percent of the annual health dept. revenue comes from the $129,719.38 tax levy, with 70 percent from other sources. That includes $199,805.35 in state grants and contracts plus an additional $96,089.86 in miscellaneous revenue, fees and contracts.
Expenses for the fiscal year totaled $420,151.25. That included $227,077.22 in salaries, $180,527.62 operating expenses, $8,675.13 rent, utilities, waste, and $3,871.28 for equipment. Read More
•February 20, 2019•
The Sullivan Area Arts Council is celebrating young artists with the third annual Youth Art Contest. Work will be displayed at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, and awards will be given in age divisions. Read More