•September 7, 2022•
The Clarence Bixler American Legion Post 409 in Findlay will be having a drive through fish dinner on Monday, September 12 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Cost for the dinner is $12.
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Correction
•September 7, 2022•
The football article that ran in the Wednesday, August 31 issue of the News Progress was written by Natalee Hunter. Her byline was unintentionally left out on that article. We regret the error.
Recent Obituaries: Edwin Hunt
Edwin Hunt
Edwin “Ed” Hunt, 91, of rural Sullivan, passed away 3:08 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2022, at Odd Fellow-Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Smyser Cemetery, rural Gays. Memorials may be made to the Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospice: 1004 Health Center Drive, Suite 202
Mattoon, IL 61938.
Ed was born November 13, 1930, in rural Sullivan; the son of Howard and Evelyn (Gilbreath) Hunt. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Ed married Louise Weakley on May 20, 1961, in Windsor; she survives. He was a member of the Smyser Christian Church in rural Gays and the Sullivan American Legion Post #68.
He is survived by his wife, Louise of Sullivan; daughter, Debbie Clough of Mattoon; grandchildren, Matt (Tiffany) Hunt of Mattoon and Jesse Clough of Mattoon; sister, Iris Liesen of Brazil, IN. Ed is also survived by 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com
Sullivan Varsity Sports Schedules
•August 31, 2022•
Varsity Volleyball
September 1 7 pm @Altamont
September 6 7 pm vs. Teutopolis
September 12 7 pm vs. Arthur-Lovington
September 13 7 pm vs. Monticello
September 15 7 pm @ Clinton
September 17 @ St. Anthony Tournament
September 20 7 pm vs. Tuscola
September 22 7 pm @ Central A&M
September 24 @ Arcola
September 29 7 pm @ Shelbyville Read More
Okaw Valley Varsity Sports Schedules
•August 31, 2022•
Boys Varsity Golf
September 6 4pm vs. Shelbyville
September 8 4 pm @ Sullivan
September 9 1 pm Shelby County Invitational
September 12 4 pm @ Arcola
September 13 4 pm vs. Sullivan and Meridian
September 15 4 pm @ Villa Grove
September 16 1 pm @ Mt. Zion Invitational
September 20 4 pm vs. Windsor Read More
Season Opener against Newton
Photo by Crystal Reed
Season Opener against Newton
The Sullivan-Okaw Valley varsity football team had their season opener on Friday, August 26 at home versus Newton. The Redskins took the win over Newton 33-27. They will play again this Friday, September 2 at Nokomis.
SOV Down Eagles in Home Opener
Photos submitted by Natalee Hunter
•August 31, 2022•
Nobody could’ve asked for a better start to the 2022 Sullivan-Okaw Valley football season than the Redskins winning their first varsity game in five years by a score of 33-27 over the Newton Eagles in the August 26 home opener. This game will be one to remember for years to come.
Sophomore running back Aian Fryman said that this game was the end of the losing era and the beginning of a winning era. An early win like this has already pumped up the players to make this a successful season.
Principal Daniel Allen expressed his opinion on this win as well, “A moment like that transcends the walls of the school and brightens the climate throughout the entire community.”
The win is a bright spot for SOV’s program after the varsity football season was canceled last year. Head Football Coach John Bertetto said, “Looking back to last year, canceling the varsity season was a very tough decision, but it was the best decision to keep our kids safe and give them a chance to compete at the varsity level for the future.” Read More
Senior Champion Female at State Fair Angus Show
Photo by Cindy Cagwin-Johnston.
Senior Champion Female at State Fair Angus Show
Dameron Elsa 0185 won senior champion female at the 2022 Illinois State Fair Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Aug. 15 in Springfield. Quentin Day, Lovington, owns the winning female.
How Small Business Owners can Create an Exit Plan
•August 31, 2022•
Millions of people across the globe dream of owning their own business. Such dreams come true every day, and small business owners often cite freedom and autonomy as two of the most rewarding parts of owning a business.
Small business owners nearing retirement can look back with pride on the business they built. And as retirement draws closer, a successful exit plan can ensure the business keeps going in the years to come. No two businesses are the same, so an exit plan that works for one firm won’t necessarily work for another. But these are some general strategies that can help small business owners nearing retirement age ensure a successful transition when the time comes for them to call it a career.
· Work with a consultant. Consultants have experience in a variety of situations, including the development and implementation of exit plans. Business owners who need help finding a consultant can speak to fellow small business owners in the community or ask their financial advisor for a recommendation. Read More
Tips for Labor Day Getaways and More
•August 31, 2022•
Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer. Even though summer officially ends a few weeks after Labor Day, a new school year begins for most students by Labor Day, and the lazy, hazy days spent on the beach give way to a new school year.
It’s no wonder that so many people want to capture the last of the summer magic before it’s gone for another year; Labor Day getaways help people hold on to summer just a little longer. Explore these tips to make Labor Day trips a bit more safe and convenient.
Leave extra time
Roadways are bound to be busy with other Labor Day weekend travelers, particularly for those headed to seaside locales or campgrounds. One way to avoid some of the traffic is to depart from home in the wee hours of the morning or late at night. Leave plenty of time to get to your destination so you won’t be tempted to speed or drive erratically. Utilize GPS and mobile phone mapping apps to identify routes that can help you avoid traffic. Read More