Gerald Reedy
Gerald Reedy, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 4:39 p.m., Friday, October 21, 2022, in Green Gardens in Sullivan. Read More
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Obituaries 10-26-2022: John Henderson
John Henderson
John R. Henderson of Springfield went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on October 17, 2022. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured here is the 1881 North Side School. It was located on the northwest corner of Jackson and Hamilton streets in Sullivan. It took a year to build and was finished in 1874. It was three stories, besides the basement. It contained six rooms that accommodated 350 students. Please submit photos to the News Progress for future consideration. Originals will be saved for return or forwarded to Moultrie County Historical Society. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728- 4085.
A Tale of Two Cities
•October 26, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Sorry for the Victorian clickbait headline, Dickens fans. This is my first and last mention of London and Paris, and there will be no revolution with which to frame this column.
Rather, this is about Chicago and Chattanooga, Tennessee.
I spend a good deal of time in the South these days, exploring the state parks of Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. It’s beautiful and verdant, and unlike in Colorado you can traverse what we call a mountain in 20 minutes or so.
I grew up in Arlington Heights and went to high school in Mount Prospect, two towns with high aspirations but nearly no topographical diversity between them. Read More
Remember When? 10-26-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
The Bethany volleyball team ended its regular season on a positive note as they defeated Findlay for third place in the Meridian Conference Tournament. The Fillies made quick work of the Falcons, disposing of them in two games 15-10, 15-0. Bethany ended the regular season with a record of (10-14), (3-1) in the conference, good enough for a second place finish.
The Sullivan-Bethany football team finished third in the Okaw Valley Conference after suffering a defeat by Monticello. The Sages beat the Redskins 21-0 in what was a very tough defensive game. Despite losing the final game of the regular season they earned a birth in the Class 2A playoffs. Their first round opponent was Carterville. Read More
Former Director of Prairie Winds Recognized with Plaque
Photo by Crystal Reed
Sullivan mayor Richard Glazebrook presented a plaque recognizing Virginia Darnell, former director of the Prairie Winds, for her 30 years of dedication to the performing group. Looking on is Virginia’s husband Jim. Darnell retired as director in November 2015. The group recently disbanded.
•October 26, 2022•
Virginia Darnell, who directed the Prairie Winds from Sullivan for 30 years, was surprised last Wednesday at Tanglewood Village in Decatur. Sullivan mayor Richard Glazebrook presented a plaque to her in recognition of her work with the group that performed for seniors in Moultrie, Douglas and Shelby counties. The Prairie Winds recently disbanded. Read More
Food Pantry Candy Fundraiser Now Accepting Candy Orders
•October 26, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Flesor’s Candy Kitchen will be accepting Christmas candy orders from Sullivan, Moultrie County, and surrounding county residents this year from now through November 22. Orders will be taken again by mail this year. Order forms have been mailed to past supporters of the fundraiser. Additional order forms are available at Cathrine’s Gallery Gifts and More, 7 W. Jefferson in Sullivan and at Flesor’s Candy Kitchen, 101 West Sale in Tuscola. Read More
ALAH School Dist. Receives Highest Financial Score on Budget Audit
•October 26, 2022•
by Ariana R. Cherry
NP Writer
The boys’ high school golf team was recognized at the school board meeting Wednesday, October 19. The team has won four consecutive championships in the last two seasons, and they have not lost a conference match. Four of the eight players have played in the all-conference as well.
The new grade school music teacher was introduced. Dr Jose Gobbo, who is a Brazilian native, has been splitting his time between Arthur, Atwood-Hammond and Lovington grade schools. He plays a wide variety of musical instruments such as piano, trombone, trumpet and saxophone. The district is quite excited to have him on board and stated that he has gotten kids excited about and loving music again. Read More
SHS Junior Collecting Items for Kemmerer Village for Eagle Scout Project
Photo by Crystal Reed
Aston Johnson, a member of Boy Scout Troop 142 and junior at Sullivan High School, is collecting items to support the foster care program at Kemmerer Village for his Eagle Scout project. His project is called “Welcome Home” A Community Shower.
•October 26, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
A Sullivan High School junior is working toward his Eagle Scout rank and has chosen to work with Kemmerer Village to support their foster care program. Aston Johnson has been involved in scouting for almost 10 years and is a member of Boy Scout Troop 142 at Stewardson-Strasburg. To achieve the rank of Eagle Scout a person must have a minimum of 21 merit badges and Johnson has 32.
He has titled his project “Welcome Home” A Community Shower. Johnson has decided to work with Kemmerer Village because, through scouting, he has gained a bonus family and wants to give back to the communities he has had the opportunity of which to be a part. “Every child deserves to have a place to call home and a family to call their own,” he said. “With your help we can provide the resources families need to help them thrive.” Read More
Annual Beef Stew Dinner
•October 26, 2022•
Hammond United Methodist Church will hold their annual homemade beef stew dinner on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11:00am to 1:30pm in the church fellowship hall. This fundraiser “all-you-can-eat” dinner will include stew, roll or cornbread, jello salad, dessert and drink. The cost is $8.50 per person with family rates. Take-out will be available. The church is located at 3rd & D Streets and is handicap accessible. The phone number is 262-3386.