•December 15, 2021•
There will be an early deadline for the December 29 issue of the News Progress and December 30 issue of the Fish Wrap. The advertising deadline for both issues is Thursday, December 23 at Noon.
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Sullivan Boys Basketball
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Sullivan Boys Basketball
Sullivan Varsity Boys Basketball lost to Okaw Valley last Tuesday. The final score was OV 50 and Sullivan 24. Last Friday, Sullivan lost to Neoga in an away game. The final score was Neoga 41, Sullivan 38. On Saturday, Sullivan had a victory over Heritage 53-32.
Holiday Bake Sale
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Holiday Bake Sale
The Sullivan First United Methodist Women had a bake sale on Friday, December 10 at the church. There were a variety of cookies and treats available for purchase. Proceeds from the bake sale will fund missions.
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Communities Impacted by Recent Storms
•December 15, 2021•
Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation for counties across central and southern Illinois that were impacted by recent storms and tornadoes. A disaster proclamation grants the State of Illinois the ability to expedite the use of state resources, personnel, or equipment, and allows the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to procure additional resources to help communities recover from the storms. Read More
Local business owners buy groceries for shoppers
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Local business owners buy groceries for shoppers
Local business owners Rob and Michelle Young of Moultrie County Pest Control along with many local businesses and friends raised money for Thanksgiving Baskets. They had such an outpouring of donations this year that it went beyond Thanksgiving. They did 13 Thanksgiving Baskets and 5 Angel Tree children. Then Saturday, along with their friend Melissa Hughes, they surprised local shoppers of the Sullivan IGA by paying for their groceries. From left to right: Pat Stinson of IGA, Michelle Young, Rob Young and Melissa Hughes.
Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents 2021
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Sparrows Unlimited Wrap Presents
Sparrows Unlimited volunteers gathered Saturday morning to wrap Christmas presents to hand out to families of the Lovington community later in the day.
Windsor Students of the Month November 2021
Bailey Voris
Savannah Glen
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Windsor Students of the Month
Windsor Jr./Sr. High School recently announced the November Students of the Month, Bailey Voris and Savannah Glen.
Bailey Voris is the daughter of Ashley Voris and the late Jeremy Voris. She is in 8th grade and is involved in volleyball and softball. She would like to become a EMT when she graduates high school.
Savannah Glen is the daughter of Karisa Rhodes and Carlos Glen. She will be graduating early and attending Lake Land College next semester. Savannah will be studying Nursing and Business.
Santa at Lovington American Legion
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Santa at Lovington American Legion
Santa visited with children at the Lovington American Legion Sunday.
Menu 12-15-2021
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Dec. 20 - Settlers Beef and Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Seasoned Baby Carrots, Applesauce, Whole Grain Dinner Roll
Dec. 21 - Baked Ham, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Buttered Midori Vegetables, Pears, Whole Grain Wheat, Pudding
Dec. 22 - Chili w/Beans, Creamy Cole Slaw, Peaches, Corn Bread, Oyster Crackers
Dec. 23 - Closed for Christmas Holiday
Dec. 24
Closed for Christmas Holiday
Obituaries 12-15-2021: Elise Whitehead
Elise Whitehead
Elisa Michelle Whitehead, 55, of Sullivan died at 3:53 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More