Alice Jones
Alice V. Calhoun Jones, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 2:05 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services were held at 11 a.m. Monday in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan with Pastor Glenn Strohschein officiating assisted by Jerry Jones. Burial was in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan assisted the family. Read More
Kathryn Hartman
Kathryn L. Hartman, 88, of Windsor passed away at 4:58 p.m. Thursday, January 9, 2020, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14 in Windsor Christian Church with the Reverend Patrick Fahey officiating. Burial was in Richland Cemetery in rural Strasburg. Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor assisted the family. Read More
•January 15, 2020•
Sullivan Dance Studio’s Competition Dance Team is hosting a “Frosty’s Friday Night Fun” on Friday, January 17 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Children ages 5-10 are invited to attend.
The event will take place at the Sullivan Dance Studio located on the square in Sullivan. Funds will be raised for dancers’ competition and costume fees. Activities at the events include: dance party, themed crafts, games, photo booth, and snacks.
Register online at www.sullivan5678.com/boobash. Contact the dance studio for more information and questions—217-728-9111.
Evelyn Burtcheard
Evelyn M. Burtcheard, 84, of rural Sullivan passed away at 4 p.m. Sunday January 12, 2020 in her residence.
Celebration of Life services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Karen Goss officiating. Visitation will be from noon until service time. Read More
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Warrior sisters in fighting domestic violence. From left: Tammy Wilcox, Executive Director of Dove, retiring Sullivan coordinator Mary Hughes, and Teri Ducy Domestic Violence Director.
Mary Hughes Retires
•January 15, 2020•
By Ellen Ferrera
for The News Progress
As Dove, Inc. prepares to celebrate a 50th anniversary this year Mary Hughes will be ending her 20-year career as Coordinator of Dove Services in Sullivan.
A retirement reception for Hughes was held Tuesday at the United Methodist Church in Sullivan.
“It has been such an honor and privilege to work with Dove. They do advocacy above anything I have ever seen” Hughes said of her two decades of service. “There has been such love, support, trust and freedom to allow me to do my best work.”
Hughes grew up in Decatur. Her father was an electrician and worked on electric towers, but took the family every summer to visit most of the national parks.
Her mother loved military events and parades so she got to see the Rose Bowl parade and a ship christening. Read More
Photo by R. R. Best
Kirsten O’Neill wrestles for the ball against Mt. Zion at home Saturday.
•January 15, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
After losing to Mt. Zion in the championship game of the Holiday Classic Tournament in Arthur Dec. 28, Sullivan girls’ basketball coach Sheri McCain knew her team would get another shot at the Braves at home Saturday.
The Redskins took advantage and revenged the earlier loss by defeating Mt. Zion 40-31.
“The girls did a nice job defensively tonight and stuck to the game plan,” McCain said.
Unlike the first matchup in which the Redskins fell behind in the second quarter, Sullivan doubled the Braves score 14-7 in the first quarter then took a 21-13 halftime lead.
Sullivan held off Mt. Zion in the second half for the win.
“We were able to hold Wolter to 10 points tonight as opposed to 19 the first time we played them,” McCain said. “We still need to work on handling the ball more and not turning it over down the stretch, but that is something we can work on for the next few weeks. I am proud of these girls for coming back and defeating a very talented team after losing to them in the holiday tournament championship game.”
Avery Still led the team with 18 points and 13 rebounds. She scored 15 of her 18 points in the second half.
Emily White had nine points and three steals.
Taylor Orris scored five points and ripped five key defensive rebounds down in the stretch.
Lilly Null contributed six points, and Kirsten O’Neill added two points and three steals. Read More
•January 15, 2020•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan City Council approved a 12 month moratorium on spending the Titus proceeds at the 6:00 p.m. January 13 meeting held at Elizabeth Titus Library.
Mayor Richard Glazebrook recommended the moratorium on spending the $10,971,883.00 from sale of the 928.1 acre Winifred Titus-Sentel Trust farm in November.
Prior to the vote Commissioner Mike Fowler ask if the city shouldn’t wait until they receive the money from the sale before deciding not to spend it.
“This way we won’t be hit up with all these spending ideas,” Mayor Glazebrook explained, noting passing the 12 month moratorium would give the Council a chance to review the city’s needs. Read More
•January 15, 2020•
Freshmen:
Straight A Honor Roll (4.0): Paul Bates, Madalyn Booker, Lara Herschberger, Jonathan Kipp, Sofia Nuzzo, Tristan Ruppert, Cassidy Short, Raegan Sims, Aubrey Tate
High Honor Roll (3.5-3.99): Carter Addison, Will Dawkins, Chase Eller, Beau Fleming, Dawson Foster, Landry Hall, Brent Helmuth, Wyatt Miller, Hali Mirocha, Kaylee Ogle, Elizabeth Owens, Ethan Schmohe, Eric Schrock, Chloe Smith, Ethan Smith, Victoria Turnbaugh, Jack Woolen, Larry Yoder
Honor Roll (3.0-3.49): Cody Browne, Anabella Brownlee, Molly Dendy, Jordyn Emerson, Will Haegen, Callie Hernandez, Vanessa Hoffman, Zachary Kursell, Alaina Moore, Makenzie Pedigo, Gabrielle Penberthy, Drake Poe, Madaline Probus, Kylee Ragsdale, Lane Richardson, Rylee Roehrs, Cohen Winings Read More
Lillian Beckett
Lillian Irene Beckett, 86, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:29 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020, in Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 14 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Liberty Cemetery in rural Sullivan. Read More
Francis Fedie
Francis F. Fedie, 86, of Decatur passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, in his home with his loving family at his side.
Francis was born March 3, 1933, in Durand, Wisc., a son of Henry and Annabelle (Komro) Fedie. A U.S. Army veteran, Francis was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Lovington American Legion Post #429 and retired from the B&O Railroad in 2001 where he worked as a brakeman. He married Peggy J. Wahlsmith June 25, 1954 in Springfield, Ill. Read More