•June 21, 2023•
Keegan Rhodes from Mattoon was named to the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Dean’s List for the 2023 Spring Quarter. Rhodes is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Undergraduate students who have earned at least 30 credits and have a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or higher (out of 4.0) are on the Dean’s List. Students who have maintained a 3.70 or higher receive “high honors.”
•June 21, 2023•
The Millikin University women’s basketball team recently announced its award and letter winners for the 2022-23 season. Sophomore Emily White, a graduate of Sullivan High School, received her second varsity letter. The Big Blue finished the season 24-5, winning College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Regular Season and Conference Tournament title, qualifying for the 2023 NCAA Division III Women’s Basketball Tournament.
•June 21, 2023•
Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean’s list. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least 12 credit hours during the spring semester and at least a 3.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
Kennedy Bateman from Mattoon made the list. Bateman was among more than 4,700 students named to the spring 2023 dean’s list.
•June 21, 2023•
The University of Illinois Extension in cooperating partnership with sponsors Decatur Catholic Charities and Sullivan United Methodist Church will hold a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, July 12 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm at Sullivan Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson, Sullivan (across from the firehouse). A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required to qualify. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Sullivan. Please note: There is a mobile food pantry held in Windsor, Sullivan and Lovington. You may only get food at one location. Choose the location closest to your residence. Sign up by Wednesday, July 5 by 4:30 pm by calling 217-259-2920 or 217-728-8521 during regular business hours. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household.
•June 21, 2023•
We will have early deadlines for the July 4th holiday. Deadline for advertising for the News Progress and Fish Wrap will be 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. Deadline for news items for the News Progress will be 12 p.m. Friday, June 30.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Dine With A Doc Held at Senior Center
This month’s Dine with a Doc was held on Tuesday, June 6 at the Mid Illinois Senior Services and Community Center in Sullivan. This month’s guest speaker was Denise Bloemer, a registered dietician with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon. She spoke on the ChooseMyPlate diagram that is now used to show portion sizes and servings that people should be getting in their diet on a daily basis. She also talked about special diet considerations for older adults including food to boost memory, foods for eye health and foods to incorporate in your diet to reduce inflammation. The next Dine with a Doc will be held in October.
•June 14, 2023•
The Bethany Senior Citizen Potluck will be held on Wednesday, June 21 in the Bethany Library Community Room. Bingo at 10 am, meal at 11 am. Regular potluck, all are welcome.
•June 14, 2023•
The 2023 Freedom Celebration Parade will take place this year in Arthur on Saturday, July 1 starting at 2:00 p.m.
“A Star-Spangled Hometown Salute” is the theme for the 29th annual parade.
Individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses interested in participating in the parade should call Stephanie Wierman at 217-620-7460 to request a form or stop by the Welcome Center at 106 E. Progress to pick up a form. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
June 19 - Chili, Cheese Salad, Mandarin Oranges, Tomato Salad, Bread & Crackers
June 20 - Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Coleslaw, Roll
June 21 - Turkey Pot Roast, Baby Bakers, Peas & Pearl Onions, Bread, Dessert
June 22 - Goulash, Mixed Greens, Corn Fruit
June 23 - Peppered Beef over Brown Rice, Glazed Carrots, Buttered Hominy , Fruit
25 Years Ago This Week
Lovington Hall of Fame and Citizen of the Year award winners, the late Eva Buxton and the Rev. Kevin Ray, were announced following a talent show at Lovington’s June Fest. Buxton was inducted into the Lovington Hall of Fame. Ray was announced as Citizen of the Year. Alicia Strode and Marissa Bolsen were named Little Miss Lovington and Miss Lovington during the event. Read More