Greg Loveall
Former Sullivan resident Gregory P. Loveall, 57, died March 21, 2018 in Mesa, Ariz. He was born Sept. 28, 1960 in Decatur, attended Sullivan schools graduating in 1978 and lived in the area until his early 30s. Read More
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Fourth Wettest February-March on Record in Illinois
•April 4, 2018•
The statewide average precipitation for February-March was 8.69 inches, which made it the fourth wettest February-March on record, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey at the University of Illinois.
The wettest February-March was in 1898 with 8.96 inches. Read More
Obituaries 4-4-2018: Peter Spracklen
Peter Spracklen
Peter John Spracklen, 77, formally of Tower Hill, Ill., passed away Sunday March 11, 2018 in Shelbyville Manor in Shelbyville. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. April 14 in Tower Hill Free Methodist Church.
Pete was born January 17, 1941 in Tower Hill to Justus Leroy Spracklen and Maribelle (Shanholtzer) Spracklen-Hostetler. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Read More
Findlay Post 409 Hosts Dinner
•April 4, 2018•
The Findlay Clarence Bixler Post #409 will host a drive thru dinner fundraiser Monday, April 16 to help raise money for their Scholarship Fund.
Tickets are on sale now until April 9 from members.
The drive thru meal consists of chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, a roll, and a dessert.
Meals are available for pick up 4:30-6 p.m. Monday, April 16.
To purchase tickets contact Patty Brooks at 217-273-2421 or Chris Tippit at 217-823-9237. All proceeds will go toward this year’s Okaw Valley Scholarship Fund.
Illinois Emerging Poets Prepare for Writing Competition
•April 4, 2018•
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White announced today that entry forms are available for the 14th annual Illinois Emerging Writers Competition. Winners will receive the Gwendolyn Brooks Poetry Award.
“We created the Illinois Emerging Writers Competition to promote creative writing and provide an outlet for talented writers,” White said. “Great poems have the ability to enrich and enhance our lives, and I am looking forward to celebrating talented poets with this year’s competition.” Read More
Imposing Tariffs Would Hurt, Not Help, American Jobs
•April 4, 2018•
By Sam Fisher
IP Guest Editorial
Trade laws and, ultimately, imposing tariffs are designed to protect American interests and jobs. That’s a concept everyone can agree on.
But what happens when those laws and tariffs have the opposite effect? That’s an issue that’s playing out in D.C. with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission.
A lone newsprint mill in Washington state, owned by a New York hedge fund, brought a complaint to the International Trade Commission alleging unfair trade practices against Canadian producers of newsprint. Read More
Food Pantry Golf Outing
•April 4, 2018•
Sullivan IGA is sponsoring the Moultrie County Food Pantry Golf Outing Friday, April 27 at Sullivan Country Club.
Those interested in participating in the outing should apply to Kristy Dawson at the Moultrie County Food Pantry by Friday, April 20.
Lunch is provided with an 11 a.m. signup and a noon shotgun start.
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured in this photo taken in October 1949 are John ad Beulah Waite of Sullivan and their daughters Judy and Shirley. Submitted by Shirley Park. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
National Library Week Kicks Off Sunday, Fines Forgiven
•April 4, 2018•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
National Library Week kicks off April 8 and runs through Monday, April 14. Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan has plenty of plans to celebrate and thank patrons.
Cookies and donuts will be served daily throughout the week, and fines on overdue books will be waived.
There will be a seed library that allows patrons to bring in seeds that they cannot use and check out seeds they would like to use- such as flowers, fruits and vegetables.
On Tuesday evening, April 10 at 6:30 pm, poet and author Ariana R Cherry presents, “Rhymes Climbing Through Time.” She will explain the history of poetry, its use for communication and tell about some of the poets who have inspired her such as Shel Silverstein, Robert Frost and Edgar Allen Poe. Read More
Blood Drive at Mason Point
•April 4, 2018•
The American Red Cross and Petersen Health Care are hosting a blood drive on April 6 in the Max Knight Building located on the grounds of Mason Point. This blood drive will begin at 7 a.m. and conclude at 11 a.m. Blood supplies are at a critically low level, and every donor is needed.
To make an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org, or call Jeri Davis, drive coordinator at 273-9456 to schedule an appointment. Walk ins are more than welcome, but having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures proper red cross staffing. Donors may also use rapid pass to decrease wait time on the day of the drive. Rapid pass may be found at the redcrossblood.org site.