•January 18, 2017•
Illinois State Police District 10 announced that during the month of December 2016, Troopers handled 1,331 incidents. 365 of those incidents were calls for service and assistance.
Of these calls, 135 were to help motorists whose vehicles were disabled on area highways. Troopers stopped for a total of 299 motorist assist incidents. Troopers handled 127 crash reports, five of which were fatal crashes resulting in five deaths. Read More
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Students nominated from counties in the district, pictured left to right above: Charles Goss of Sullivan (USAFA), Grace Zeller of Effingham (USMA), Shimkus, Gabriel Oetting of Charleston (USNA), and Christopher Henson of Flora (USNA).
•January 18, 2017•
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced his 16 nominations to the military service academies.
Charles Goss of Sullivan High School was nominated as a candidate for the US Air Force Academy.
The congressman nominates, and then the academies themselves make the final determination whether a nominee receives an appointment to attend that academy.
“The academies look at academics, leadership, and physical fitness in order to assure a young person is well-rounded and able to cope with the unique challenges of attending a military school,” Shimkus said. “As a West Point graduate, I am very proud of these young men and women for considering an academy for their college choice and am grateful for the honor of being able to nominate them.” Read More
•January 18, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan boys’ basketball team picked up a nonconference win against Cerro-Gordo-Bement last Tuesday.
After a tied score at 8-8 late in the first quarter, Sullivan completed an 18-2 run to take a 26-10 lead with more than five minutes left in the third quarter.
The Redskins held on to that lead for the eventual 39-22 final. Read More
•January 18, 2017•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team split a pair of games this past week.
The Lady Redskins defeated St. Teresa in a Central Illinois Conference matchup Thursday and lost to Charleston in a nonconference game Monday.
Against St. Teresa, it took a strong bench play from freshman Avery Still and good free throw shooting to win in overtime, 57-52.
Sullivan had the game under control until the fourth quarter.
The Lady Redskins led 26-19 at half, but a tough third quarter allowed St. Teresa to come back with a couple steals. Read More
Dutch Dugan
Ivan ‘Dutch’ Dugan, 91, of Sullivan died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017, in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Read More
•January 18, 2017•
The Harlem Wizards fundraiser game, originally scheduled for Saturday, January 14 has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, in the Sullivan High School gym.
James Bryant
James Lee Bryant, 80, of Piper City, Ill., formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:50 p.m. January 4, 2017 in Piper City Rehab Center.
There will be no service, and crematory rites will be completed.
James was born Sept. 9, 1936 in Bloomington, a son of George and Kathryn Staser Bryant. Read More
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Kathi Shackles stands among the various medical equipment available at the Senior Center.
•January 18, 2017•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
If you or a loved one is scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery, the hospital has probably told you that you need to arrive with a walker.
You may also need an elevated toilet seat and shower seat. Many of these items are not covered by medical insurance, but you may get all of them on loan at the Senior Center.
“We take all kinds of walkers, canes, wheelchairs for loan to others. We also have a large supply of Depends and some oxygen supplies such as tubing,” executive director Kathi Shackles said. “The center will also take almost any kind of medical supplies as long as they haven’t been opened.”
Many times when a loved one dies, the family has many of these items and is not aware that the senior center will take them. Clean bed pads are also accepted. Several styles and makes of walkers and canes are available so you may select the one that best suits your needs.
Shackles advises calling in advance to reserve the equipment as supplies are limited. The items are available only to senior citizens and are signed out. The center just asks that all items be returned as soon as possible because some are on a waiting list, such as wheelchairs. Donated items may be dropped off at the senior center during regular business hours. Unfortunately, the center cannot pick up donated items. Read More
•January 18, 2017•
Application forms and information pertaining to the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund have been distributed to area high school guidance counselors.
Scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Moultrie County and plan to further their education.
In 2016, the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund provided $4483 to area students. It is anticipated that a similar amount will be available for distribution in 2017.
Eligible students may contact their local high school guidance counselor.
Photo by Madison Uhlrich
Pictured is Heather Green.
•January 18, 2017•
by Kennedy Nolen
for the News Progress
Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital welcomed new associate veterinarian Heather Green in 2016.
The Mattoon native said she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian by the time she was five or six years old.
Green said she has always loved animals and had an interest in science and zoology. She said she did well in science classes in school and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian.
Green attended Millikin University in Decatur for four years and received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry.
She attended the University of Illinois’ College of Veterinary Medicine in Champaign-Urbana. Read More