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WHS Student of March
Windsor High School has named senior Melanie Adams, daughter of Robert and Ruth Adams, as March student of the month. She is involved in volleyball, dance, art club, Spanish club, physics club, scholastic bowl, student council, WYSE, national honor society, band, and 4-H and was named a State Scholar. She plans to attend Lake Land College and then transfer to a four year university majoring in psychology.
Buzz Points, a leader in connecting local businesses, community financial institutions and consumers through rewards, today announced that Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, which serves members in DeWitt, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt and Shelby counties, has selected the Buzz Points merchant-funded loyalty program.
Buzz Points is free for consumers and allows credit union members to earn rewards while supporting the local economy by using their debit cards for everyday shopping. Read More
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting a public information day at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, located at 1989 State Hwy 16, in Shelbyville at 10:30 a.m. April 2. Topics to be addressed include an update on the lake, construction facility updates, upcoming recreation season, partnerships, volunteer opportunities and special events. Read More
The 2015 tornado season thus far in Illinois and the rest of tornado alley is incredibly quiet. However, this quiet start is no reason to relax if the past few years are a guide, according to Illinois State climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.
No tornadoes have been reported this year, except in the far southeastern U.S. and one in California. Historically, the heart of the Illinois tornado season is March to June with two-thirds of tornadoes occurring during those months. In the past few years, however, Illinois has had more tornadoes occur outside of this period than inside.
In addition, many of these tornadoes have been concentrated in just a few days of the year. In fact, 69 percent of tornadoes in 2012-2014 occurred in just five days. These high concentrations can put extra strain on forecasting, warning, and recovery operations. Read More
Photo by RR Best
Trying to Hold On
Sullivan Elementary teacher Scott England tries to hold on to the reins Monday, March 23 during donkey basketball hosted by the Sullivan Elementary School PTO.
Hart goes 4-5 in 8-0 win
April 1, 2015
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
There was quite a bit to like about Sullivan’s 8-0 win over Tuscola Tuesday evening.
For starters, the team defense kept the clamp down on the Warriors, backing up a solid performance at the mound by Zach Hrvol who went the distance allowing just three hits, one walk, and striking out six.
“He was very efficient all day,” said Sullivan head coach Troy Rogers. “He pitched ahead in the count and had great command of all of his pitches.” Read More
Ruth Cruit
Private graveside services for Ruth Eileen Cruit, 94, of Shelbyville were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. She died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday March 29, 2015 in Shelbyville Manor. Arrangements were by Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville.
April 1, 2015by Kim Riedel
NP Columnist
It seems as if winter has dragged on and on this year while I have been anxiously waiting for spring to arrive. Over the last couple of months, I have spent time outside pruning back fruit trees, berries, and grape vines hoping for a great harvest this coming year! I have gone through all sorts of seed catalogues dreaming of the different varieties of produce to try out in my garden, and after much thought, I came up with over 50 different varieties of tomatoes to test and over 30 different varieties of peppers (from sweet peppers to scorching hot).
I have been trying over the years to incorporate color throughout my garden in all seasons. This past month I have been so excited as I see some of the signs of spring—yellow, purple, and striped crocuses, my oxalis blooming, and buds of leaves starting along the fence, in the raised beds, and in all corners of my garden. Read More
Harlan Appleby
Funeral services for Harlan Harrison Appleby, 95, of Arthur were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Zion United Church of Christ in rural Arthur. Burial was in Zion Cemetery in rural Arthur. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola assisted with arrangements.
Travis Harrison
Memorial services for Travis Lee Harrison, 22, of Champaign, formerly of Findlay, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan.
He passed away at 3:36 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Morton.