•February 12, 2020•
The Sullivan High School Student Council will be hosting their spring blood drive on Wednesday, March 4th from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also schedule your appointment with Mrs. Kirby at kirbym@sullivan.k12.il.us or call the school at 217-728-8311 to leave a message.
The American Red Cross gives a senior student council member a scholarship depending on the number of units received, so please consider giving.
•February 12, 2020•
First Baptist Church in Sullivan is holding installation services Sunday, March 15.
The special event begins with regular church service at 10:00 a.m. followed by potluck at 11:45 a.m. in the fellowship hall.
Installation service is at 2:00 p.m. in the church sanctuary. A reception will follow the installation in the fellowship hall.
You are invited to help celebrate this special occasion with Rev. Mark and Lucy Bjornbak. The First Baptist Church is located at 215 E. Harrison in Sullivan. For more information call 217/552-2581 or email: mark.bjronbak@mediacombb.net
•February 12, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Sullivan girls’ basketball team lost its last regular-season game Thursday, Feb. 6.
The Redskins dropped a Central Illinois Conference road game to Tuscola but still topped the CIC with the best record at 6-1. Read More
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These tiny dancers from last year are getting ready for another Daddy Daughter Dance night.
Sweetheart Dance Theme
•February 12, 2020•
The Little Theatre on the Square will hold a Daddy Daughter Dance fundraiser in February.
The Daddy Daughter Dance is Saturday, February 22nd from 6:00-8:00 pm at Sullivan Elementary School.
“It’s such a fun evening for the girls,” said Theatre Board member and dance organizer Amanda Standerfer. “We encourage all dads and father-figures to bring the special girl in their life!”
Last year, over 200 people attended the dance, which was held at the Sullivan Elementary School. Read More
Pictured above is the Brick School in 1892 which was located in the north east corner of section 14 Whitley Township about 2 mile north of Gays. It was a modern one room brick school. 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.
•February 12, 2020•
Eastern Illinois University officials announced that the State of Illinois has released more than $11.8 million in planning funds to facilitate the development of the university’s long-awaited new science building.
EIU President Dr. David Glassman shared the news with members of EIU’s board of trustees during their regular January meeting today, expressing his immense gratitude to Governor Pritzker, his administration, and to the Illinois General Assembly for supporting the Capital Program bill responsible for funding the project. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
Before a crowd of about 50 Saturday, Dennis Fayhee outlined plans for an immediate three-quarters of a million dollars in improvements at the former Fox Harber site.
As reporters and interested citizens crowded into the Fox Harbor restaurant building on windswept Lake Shelbyvile, the Paris, Ill., financial consultant - together with his wife and business partner, Elaine, and their children - used an overhead projector and colored transparencies to outlined five annual phases for the development of what will now be known as the Sullivan Marina & Campground.
At Saturday night’s boys’ basketball game between Bethany and Tower Hill, a sight was seen on the Mustang bench that had been missing for a while - smiling faces. Read More
•February 12, 2020•
While some hazards such as storms, tornadoes and floods can be forecasted in order to provide advance noticed to residents in an area of danger, other hazards such as earthquakes cannot be predicted. Recent earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean are perfect examples that earthquakes can happen anywhere and at any time, including while you are at work, at home or on vacation. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) estimates that 500,000 detectable earthquakes occur in the world each year. The National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) locates about 20,000 earthquakes each year, or about 55 earthquakes each day.
Records indicate Illinois, and several other states in the central United States, experienced some of the largest earthquakes ever measured in North America. In recognition of the earthquake risk still posed today by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. Read More
•February 12, 2020•
By. Supt. Ted Walk,
Sullivan CUSD #300
This Friday, February 14th, Sullivan Schools will have a School Improvement Day. While many students see this time as a four-day weekend when combined with President’s Day on Monday, this is a time when teachers receive professional development and find ways to improve instruction. Read More
•February 12, 2020•
By Mike Brothers
A Moultrie County jury found Alvan Booths, 33, guilty of attempted murder, and home invasion Tuesday afternoon following a two hour deliberation.
The trial began Feb. 3 in Moultrie County Circuit Court with the Honorable Hugh Finson officiating and ended with Booths testimony and closing arguments yesterday.
Judge Finson received the guilty verdicts for the two attempted murder and one home invasion charge from the jury at 1:40 p.m. Feb. 11..
“This was a team effort across departments and counties, and I am thankful for the efforts of all involved. ” Moultrie County State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver noted in a press release following the trial. Read More