Kathy Glover
Kathy J. Glover, 73, of Mt. Zion, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 5:29 a.m., Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Read More
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Obituaries 4-27-2022: Vivian Binion
Vivian Binion
Vivian Eileen Binion, 88, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:50 a.m., Thursday, April 21, 2022, in her home.
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association: P.O. Box 7023. Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 Read More
Letter to the Editor 4-27-2022
Dear Editor,
This past Easter weekend I was driving my boys around town reminiscing about all the great memories in the town of Sullivan. We drove out to visit The Masonic Home. (I will always call it that). My Dad took us when we were children as well. We would visit the ice cream parlor, feed the ducks and swans, and always went to see the museum. There was always something about that place that just gave me a warm feeling. Read More
Menu 4-27-2022
Senior Peace Meal
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May 2 - Chicken and Noodles, Buttered Peas, Mashed Potatoes, Apricots, Roll
May 3 - Saucy Cabbage Rolls, Sicilian Veggie Mix, Grapes, Whole Grain Bread, Whole Grain Crisp
May 4 - Fried Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Corn & Black Beans, Oatmeal Apple Bar, Roll
May 5 - Swiss Beef Pattie w/Mushroom Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Kyoto Veggie Blend, Pears, Whole Grain Bread or Roll
May 6 - Vegetable Lasagna, Green Beans, Rosy Applesauce, Romaine Salad w/Dressing Pkt., Croutons
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured is the south side of the Sullivan square in 1916. 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.
Is Wordle Invading your Dreams, too?
•April 27, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Like many of the people who populate my Facebook feed, I have fallen fully under Wordle’s spell.
I assume that if you’re reading my prattle you already play Wordle or at least know what it is.
If not, go to your nearest computing device and go to nytimes.com/wordle.
As addictions go, this one is relatively harmless. By its nature, you can’t overdose on it; the world is entitled to just one per day. And it actually is good for your brain.
As most people with addictive personalities go, however, you will search out substitutes, because (with apologies to Lay’s potato chips) no one can eat just one. And there are many thinly disguised pretenders out there. Read More
Remember When? 4-27-2022
25 Years Ago This Week
Lovington High School students received a $4,000 prize for their outstanding participation in the Dist. 10 Illinois State Police safety incentive program Operation Cool. The program was designed to encourage seat belt use.
Sullivan Police officer John Love was awarded the Optimist International Law Enforcement Award in honor of his work with the summer youth program. Read More
Tree Planted in Memory of Ron Burgess
Photo by Crystal Reed
Tree Planted in Memory of Ron Burgess
On Thursday, April 21, a tree was planted in memory of Ron Burgess. Ron’s family attended along with various department personnel. Gravy was added to the soil before filling in dirt.
New Business Brings Axe Throwing to the Community
Photo by Crystal Reed
Kasey Mowry, owner of 32 Axe Lounge, stands next to one of the targets at the business. Mowry and her husband wanted to bring something fun to the area to offer the community.
•April 27, 2022•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Axes are used for many things...chopping down trees, chopping firewood and at a new business in Sullivan you can throw them at a target. 32 Axe Lounge opened on January 22 in the old VFW building on Route 32. Last November, they began remodeling the inside of the building and working 40 or more hours a week, owner Kasey Mowry and her husband Rob redecorated.
“We wanted to bring something fun to offer the community,” she said. The Mowry’s came back to the community after Rob retired from the military. He started doing volunteer work and wanted a way to give back to the community. Read More
ALAH School District Hires New Atwood-Hammond Grade School Principal
•April 27, 2022•
by Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Amish representatives Richard and Daniel were present, as well as the new recommendation for the Atwood-Hammond Grade School principal, Chris Forman and his family at the recent school board meeting of the ALAH Community School District held Wednesday, April 20 in the high school cafeteria.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek introduced Forman, who is married with two children, and gave a brief statement of his background and work history. Forman was born in the Jacksonville area and lived in Mahomet for 14 years. He also worked in Beijing, China for two years. After the closed session of the meeting, the board hired him as the new Atwood-Hammond Grade School principal beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. Read More