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One Book, One Sullivan Announces Newest Book Selection

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

Photo by Crystal Reed
One Book, One Sullivan announced this year’s book selection during an assembly on Tuesday, November 22. This year’s selection is The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. One Book, One Sullivan members are (in no order): Adalyn Cruitt, Emma Drake, Alex Fultz, Ava Johnson (not pictured), Kent Lehman, Grant Martin, Vinnie McClellan, Daisy Richardson, Avery Renfro, Tenley Stollard, Mitchell Wesselman, Ronin Woods, North Dean, Isabel Donovan, Reading Interventionist Rikki Ray, Media Center Specialist Anna McClellan and Rotary member Susan Rauch.

•November 30, 2022•
by Crystal Reed

One Book, One Sullivan presented a book trailer to their middle school classmates Tuesday, November 22, in an assembly at the beginning of the school day. The group narrowed their top choices for this year’s selection by reading all 20 books from the Rebecca Caudill list. The group of 12 middle school students, two high school students and four staff members read the books from that list to pick one for the community reading program.
The committee meets weekly to discuss the books and debate to find the perfect one. They narrow it down to the top five and then down to the final selection. The top five books were Amari and the Night Brothers, Black Brother, Black Brother; The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, When Stars are Scattered and this year’s selection Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman. Members of the group distributed copies of the book to students during the assembly. Read More

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The Little Theatre On The Square Preparing for White Christmas, Nominated for Broadway World Regional Awards

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•
by Crystal Reed

It may not look like it’s going to be a White Christmas outside, but inside The Little Theatre On The Square, it will be. Rehearsals for the theatre’s production of White Christmas began Saturday, November 26. The theatre’s last production of White Christmas was in 2017. The show will be onstage December 9-18, and some shows are already selling out.
This year’s production will be directed by Clint Hromsco with choreography by Kaitlyn Frank. The female lead Gretel Scarlett is back. She was also in the 2010 production of the show. Read More

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Bingo and Movie Night

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

There will be a bingo and movie night on Saturday, December 10 at the Bethany Depot. Bingo starts at 4 pm and the movie at 6:30 pm. Entry fee is $5 and includes bingo and/or movie. Concessions will be available. All children must be accompanied by an adult. All proceeds go towards the 2023 Bethany Celebration. See the Bethany Celebration Facebook page for more details.

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Breakfast with Santa

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

The Sullivan FCCLA will be having Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10 from 8 to 10 am in the SHS commons. Cost is $5 per person. Breakfast includes 2 pancakes per person and drink choices of hot chocolate, coffee, juice or milk. For more information at tickets e-mail Mrs. Barnes at barnesa@sullivan.k12.il.us.

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Santa’s Visit to Bethany

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

BASO will present Santa’s Visit to Bethany on Sunday, December 4 from 3:00 to 4:30 pm at Okaw Valley Elementary gymnasium. There will be games, treats, fun and Santa will be listening to Christmas wishes. They are accepting donations to the Bethany Food Pantry. Kids who donate items get a ticket to be entered into a prize drawing.

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Christmas Bake Sale

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

The United Methodist Women’s Christmas Bake Sale and Cookie Extravaganza will be held on Friday, December 9 from 8 am to 4:30 pm at the Sullivan First United Methodist Church, across from the firehouse. There will be homemade cookies, breads, pastries, candies, pies, jellies and more. All proceeds support UMW missions.

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Retirement Celebration for Pastor Ray

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

A retirement celebration for Pastor Kevin D. Ray will be held on Sunday, December 11 at 10 am at the First Christian Church, 202 S. Broadway in Shelbyville. The featured speaker will be Pastor Wayne Kent and an appreciation tea will follow the worship service at 11:30 am in the church fellowship hall.

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Senior Citizen Community Holiday Dinner

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

There will be a Senior Citizen Community Holiday Dinner on Monday, December 12 at 5 pm at the American Legion Hall in Findlay. If you are unable to attend and would still enjoy a dinner call Vickie Wooters at 217-972-8664 or Chris Coventry at 217-273-8529 and a dinner will be delivered to you. This dinner is sponsored by Findlay churches, Findlay Woman’s Club, Ladies Legion Auxiliary, Okaw Valley Middle School and American Legion.

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Letters to Santa

News Progress Posted on November 30, 2022 by webmasterNovember 30, 2022

•November 30, 2022•

Email your letters to Santa at santa@newsprogress.com
Deadline is December 8.

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Recent Obituaries: Corwin “Cob” Hill, Jr.

News Progress Posted on November 29, 2022 by webmasterNovember 29, 2022
Corwin “Cob” Hill, Jr.
Corwin “Cob” Hill, Jr., 94, of Lovington, passed away 6:15 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Arthur Home.

Graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Hammond Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lovington Ambulance Service. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

Cob was born August 21, 1928, in Linter; the son of Corwin Lee Hill, Sr. and Virginia (Traxler) Hill. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Cob married Mary Lou Price on January 15, 1954, in Lovington; she preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. He enjoyed buying and selling bicycles and used cars. Cob loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son, Greg (Becky) Hill of Lovington; grandson, Justin (Stacy) Hill of Sullivan; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Blayne and Emery; niece, Kim Murphy of Monticello.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, 1 brother and 1 sister.

Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
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Landmark torn down



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The home at the intersection of Route 133 and Route 32 in Lovington was torn down last week. The house had become a major hazard after a box truck struck it, taking out a large portion of the north wall. The owners had the home demolished after it was deemed a public safety issue. 


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