•December 21, 2016•
Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights traveled to Shelbyville Dec. 16 where a 25 point Ram fourth quarter was too much for the Knights as they fell 65-41.
The Knights started the first quarter in control 14-12 and went into the half ahead 24-23. A 10 point third quarter put the Rams ahead 40-34 at the beginning of the fourth. It was momentum that went out of control as the Rams outscored the Knights 25-7 in the final quarter. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Swedish meatballs w/gravy, mashed potatoes, broccoli, whole grain wheat, fresh fruit.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Cheese tortellini alfredo w/ham, buttered peas, tomatoes & zucchini, whole grain wheat, pears.
Thursday, Dec. 29 - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes w/gravy, mixed vegetables, Texas toast, peaches.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Beefy vegetable soup, creamy cole slaw, fruit salad, crackers, peanut butter pie.
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Dec. 26- CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Pop tarts, peach juice, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Cereal, peach juice, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 29 - Coffee cake, peach juice, milk.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Toast, peach juice, milk.
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Dec. 26 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Tuesday, Dec. 27 - Chicken patty on bun, green beans, peaches, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 28 - Tater tot casserole, corn, pineapple, bread & butter, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 29 - Hot dog on bun, french fries, Mandarin oranges, milk.
Friday, Dec. 30 - Pizza, lettuce salad, mixed fruit, milk.
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Scholarship for Sullivan Grad
Nick Frerichs of Sullivan has been named the recipient of the US Bank Scholarship awarded through the Kaskaskia College Foundation at Kaskaskia College in Centralia. Frerichs is a graduate of Sullivan High School and is a sophomore at KC. He is the son of Dan and Kerri Frerichs and a member of the Kaskaskia College Blue Devils Baseball Team. Pictured are Pam Prather and Brad Haege of US Bank and Nick Frerichs (center).
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Secret Santa Volunteers
Secret Santa volunteers from pickup day are Gregg Foster, Lisa Sheehan, Justine Brewer, Mark Brewer, Carol Mode and Cheryl Thomas. These are just a few of the volunteers with Secret Santa. The volunteers say they are blessed to be able to give back to the communities of Moultrie County.
•December 14, 2016•
The Lovington Village Board met December 12 to discuss holiday bonuses, schedule changes and requests for an additional opening hour New Year’s Eve for Shooters Bar and the East End Tavern.
Board members voted to amend the village liquor ordinance in November. Unanimously approved was the reduction from three liquor licenses to two.
According to the new meeting schedule the village board next meets on Monday, January 9 with meetings moved from the first Monday to the second Monday of the month.
During the November village board meeting action was taken on participation in the Illinois Municipal League Risk Management insurance program. Trustee Pam Anklam moved the village select the one installment pay option of $41,882.94 with trustee Jim McMahan seconding and board voting unanimously to approve. Read More
•December 14, 2016•
Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Court vacancy in the Sixth Judicial Circuit.
The vacancy will be created by the retirement of Chief Judge Dan L. Flannell January 13, 2017. Judge Flannell has been a Resident Circuit Judge since 1988.
Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to the final Court approval. Applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. Read More
•December 14, 2016•
With more snow in the forecast this weekend and the official start of winter coming soon, the Illinois Department of Transportation reminds you to visit www.gettingaroundillinois.com for updated Illinois road conditions before heading out.
Available on your computer and mobile device by clicking the “Winter Road Conditions” tab, this handy map provides an overview of how the roads are looking throughout the state. The map receives more than two million visitors and nearly five million page views each winter. Read More
•December 14, 2016•
Strong performances from Payton Wellbaum and Megan Fifer helped push Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond to a 55-40 win over Villa Grove Heritage Dec. 8.
Wellbaum made 10 of her 22 points during a 17-10 first quarter run at Villa Grove. Fifer’s 15 points included three free throws and six field goals.
Hannah Wallen had one three pointer included in her 10 points. Kimberly Davis scored four points, Janette Comstock two points with Marissa Herschberger going two for two from the free stripe. Read More
Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast
Monday, Dec. 19 - Granola bars, grape juice, milk.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Bagels, grape juice, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Oatmeal, grape juice, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 22 - Donuts, grape juice, milk.
Friday, Dec. 23 - Nutri-grain bar, grape juice, milk.
Sullivan Pre-School Lunch
Monday, Dec. 19 - Spaghetti, lettuce salad, peaches, garlic bread, milk.Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Pork fritters, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Hamburger bake, corn, Mandarin oranges, dinner rolls, milk.
Thursday, Dec. 22 - Corn dog, tater tots, pears, milk.
Friday, Dec. 23 - Popcorn chicken, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit, bread & butter, milk.
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, Dec. 19 - Turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, seasoned green beans, dressing, chunky applesauce.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Baked ham, candied sweet potatoes, buttered Midori blend vegetables, whole grain roll, pie.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing pkt., pears, crackers, cake.
Thursday, Dec. 22 - Meatloaf, creamed peas & potatoes, beets w/pineapple, Texas toast, Waldorf salad.
Friday, Dec. 23 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
Pictured above is the Clore “mansion”, which appeared in a March 1929 issue of the Lovington Reporter. According to the article, it was built in 1862 by “Wild Jim” Clore, who formerly lived on the site where he bought a double cabin from William Martin. Mr. Martin was known as the second man who built a home in that vicinity in 1829. People familiar with Lovington know that this home is located on the west side of town off the Spfd Rd. (route 32) It still stands today and has been home to many families. 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.