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Sullivan Native Wins 15th District Nomination

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•March 21 2018•

Sullivan native Kevin Gaither won the Democratic nomination for the 15th U.S. Congressional District defeating Carol Spoerer of Mahomet with 62% of the vote, 32,990 to 20,178.

In Moultrie County Gaither received 76% to Spoerer’s 24% for a 508 to 161 margin.

Republican incumbent John Shimkus received 1,770 votes in Moultrie County.

The Moultrie County treasurer’s race, created by the retirement of Marci Thompson had competition on both tickets.

Diane K. Waggoner won the Democratic nomination for treasurer 533 to 185 over Pam Wittkowski. Read More

Road Games Hinder ALAH Softball Team

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•March 21 2018•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond softball team dropped two road games this week to start the season at 0-3.

The Knights lost to Tuscola last Thursday and Monticello Friday, March 16.

Against Monticello, one rough inning doomed the Knights in a 5-1 loss.

The Sages scored five runs on four errors in the second inning but were held scoreless the rest of the game. Read More

Sullivan Approves Subdivision

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•March 21 2018•

By Ariana Cherry
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The Sullivan City Council approved the preliminary plat for the new Burdick sub-division at the March 12 meeting.

The new sub-division will lie along the east side of Patterson Road and south of the White Heath Subdivision to the four way stop at Country Club Drive which is about a half mile east of Route 32 South. The driveways will back into Patterson Road.

Near the White Heath sub-division, Burdick sub-division consists of nine one to two acres sites.

Developer Darin Burdick noted a couple of sites were larger with one lot about three acres and another five. The city is installing utilities andthe subdivision has been zoned residential with “high-quality” homes. Read More

Local Author Speaks at Art in Equality Convention

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•March 21 2018•

Local author, Ariana R. Cherry will be speaking at the first annual Art in Equality Convention on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Savoy Recreation Center in Savoy, Illinois. It is a convention and film festival focusing on Equality for all: LGBTQ, all races, all religions, all sexes. “We are ALL human, let’s stop the hate. We will provide an environment that welcomes everyone with open minds and open hearts. We will embrace knowledge, love and understanding.” Read More

Obituaries 3-21-2018: William  Ashley, Sr.

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William Ashley, Sr.

William C. ‘Bill’ Ashley, Sr., 90, of Sullivan, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 6:12 p.m. Sunday, January 28, 2018 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.

Gravesides services will be 10 a.m. Saturday March 24 in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany with Pastor Ted Hartley officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Bethany American Legion Post #507. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net

WSS Opens Softball Season with Two Wins

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•March 21 2018•

The Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg softball team started the season by winning its first two games.

The Hatchets shutout Shelbyville 7-0 last Thursday and knocked off Central A&M 7-4 last Tuesday.

Against Shelbyville, the game was close until WSS scored two runs in the fourth inning.

The Hatchets followed with a run in the fifth inning and four runs in the sixth inning to pull away.

WS totaled eight hits, with Calla Roney hitting a home run. Read More

Obituaries 3-21-2018: Felty Miller

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Felty Miller

Felty D. Miller, 74, of Arthur died at 5:25 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 in his home in rural Arthur.

Funeral services were held at 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18 in the HCK West Building in Arthur. Burial was in Otto Cemetery in Arthur. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Read More

ALAH Track Grabs Seven of Eight Spots

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•March 21 2018•

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys track team placed seven athletes in the top eight spots in the 74-team Charleston High School Indoor Boys’ Invitational Saturday at Eastern Illinois University.

Logan Hall and Billy Fifer were the Knights top performers.

Hall ran the 1,600-meter run in 4:21.16 for first place in his heat, and Fifer ran the 60-meter dash in 7.72 for first. Read More

Obituaries 3-21-2018: Gladys Courtright

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Gladys Courtright

Gladys D. Courtright, 95, of Sullivan passed away at 12:23 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 20 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan.  Read More