•July 21, 2021•
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recognized many Lake Land College Student Athletes and teams during the 2020-21 season for both athletic and academic accomplishments. Read More
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Red Cross Blood Drive At Post 68
Photo by Crystal Reed
Red Cross Blood Drive At Post 68
Don Book donated blood during the drive at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 held Tuesday, July 13. A total of 55 units of blood were collected. The next drive at the Sullivan American Legion will be on Saturday, September 18 from 8 am to 2 pm. That drive will be the River Faith American Red Cross Honor Drive.
Grammar Moses: I Have The Perfect Wife
•July 21, 2021•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
So, I left the stove burner on the other day while engrossed in a novel over lunch.
As I was cleaning up the dishes, I caught a whiff of natural gas — and quickly snapped it off.
“Boy, I’m glad that was you,” my wife said, relieved that it was I — not she — who nearly blew us up.
“It couldn’t have been me, because I’m much more perfect,” she added.
Such is the dynamic in my house.
This, of course, launched a discussion about whether one can be “more perfect,” idiom notwithstanding. “Or slightly pregnant.”
I’m sure you’ve heard someone — whether that someone is you or another person — remark, “That’s even more perfect.” Read More
Obituaries 7-21-2021: Pauline Park
Pauline Park
Pauline Joan Park, 53, of Sullivan passed away 2:20 a.m. Friday, July 16, 2021, at her home in Sullivan.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Sullivan square around 1910. 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.
Bone/Goetz Reunion
•July 21, 2021•
The Bone/Goetz reunion will be held on Sunday, August 1 at Noon at Crowder Park in Bethany. Please remind your families and bring a dish to share.
Mobile Food Pantry
•July 21, 2021•
The University of Illinois Extension, in cooperating partnership with Decatur Catholic Charities and Windsor School District, will be holding a mobile food pantry on Wednesday, August 4 from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at Windsor Grade School. A mobile food pantry delivers a 2 week supply of food per family in rural communities. Any individual or family that does not have a steady food supply qualifies to receive food. No financial information is required. This distribution is open to all, not only residents of Windsor. You must sign up prior to July 28. Call 217-774-9546 during business hours of Monday-Friday 8 am to 4 pm. Once your form is completed by phone, you will be given a number to bring with you on the day of distribution. If you lose your number, you need to bring identification. The food will be distributed according to your household size on June 16, from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Windsor Grade School Cafeteria.
Local Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation To OVHS FFA
•July 21, 2021•
Local farmer Michael Reedy recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Okaw Valley High School FFA.
Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes. Read More
Deer Hunting
•July 21, 2021•
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today that it is taking applications from youth firearm deer hunters and youth and adult archery deer hunters for Fall 2021 deer hunting on private land through the Illinois Recreational Access Program (IRAP).
Applications for IRAP Youth Firearm Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Youth-Shotgun-Deer.aspx.
Applications for IRAP Youth and Adult Deer Hunting sites can be found online at www2.illinois.gov/dnr/conservation/IRAP/Pages/Archery-Deer-Hunting.aspx.
SCED Elf Hunt
•July 21, 2021•
The Sullivan Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development have announced plans for this year’s Elf Hunt. Ways that a person can participate include sponsoring an elf sign, which can be done by businesses and individuals this year. When you receive your sign, you hang it in your business window or place outside where it’s easy to see and safe for people to take a photo with it. Organizations or businesses that don’t have a place to display an elf sign can ask about having their sign placed by the SCED office. Members without a physical location to diplay will be displayed in a public location. Every photo posted to the SCED Facebook page of a person, pet or family in front of a sponsors Elf sign is an entry into the contest to win prizes. More elf sightings equals more prizes. If you would like to sponsor an Elf Hunt sign for $20 please contact the SCED by September 30.