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Sullivan Redskins Golfers Win Two

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SHS Senior Golfers Recognized
From left to right: Golfers Miriah Booker, Erin Wallace, Colen Wickiser, Aiden Short, Gary Herschberger, and Ian Hill were recognized on Sullivan High School senior night Thursday, Sept. 12.

•September 18, 2019•
The Sullivan boys’ golf team won two meets this past week.
The Redskins defeated Meridian, Okaw Valley, and Shelbyville with a score of 168 at the Sullivan Country Club last Thursday.
Drew Rogers was medalist with a 38, and Leyton Ellis shot a 40.
Aiden Short and Gary Herschberger each shot a 45. Read More

Recent Obituaries: Sherry Gregory

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Sherry Gregory

Sherry A. Gregory, 86, while in her sleep went peacefully to meet her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, September 17, 2019 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Sherry’s wishes were for each person to remember her in their own special way. Memorial graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Keller Cemetery, Lovington, with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Memorials may be made to the First Church of God, Lovington, or to the Lovington Volunteer Ambulance Service. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Sherry was born April 17, 1933 in Lovington, the youngest daughter of Les and Neva (Wiley) Murphy. She married Bryan T. Gregory on January 19, 1959. She was a retired employee of IL Bell Telephone Company; Sherry was a people person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed flowers and backyard gardening. She was a member of many clubs and organizations throughout Central Illinois. Being active in her Church, Faith and the Order of the Eastern Star brought her great joy. Yet, her greatest joy was her family.
Sherry is survived by her sister, Wilda “Wid” Hale of Lovington; daughter, Kelly (Joe) Nelson of Lovington; loved granddaughters, Whitney (Sean) Peecher of New Berlin and Bret Michelle Nelson of Lovington; loved grandson, Drake Nelson of Lovington; great-grandchildren, Elodie Jo and Dawson Michael Peecher.
Preceding Sherry’s entrance to heaven were her parents, husband, brothers, Dean and Charles “Cob” Murphy. Sisters, Virginia “Gin”Angel, Rachael Taylor and Shirley “Shird” Evans.
Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mcmullinyoung.com

Recent Obituaries: Sally Nolen

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Sally Nolen

Sally Nolen, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:52 a.m. Tuesday September 10, 2019 in Mason Point, Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time on Saturday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library, the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net.
Sally was born September 3, 1941 in Chicago the daughter of Ernest Edward and Mildred Ashworth Wilkinson Elder. She was retired from PPG in Mt. Zion. Sally attended the Cowboy Church in Arthur and a member of the Glass Workers Union. Sally was a strong advocate for the environment, loved the outdoors and her cats. Sally married Paul Eugene Nolen on December 23, 1960 in Sullivan and he preceded her in death on May 5, 1988.
Surviving are her daughters Martha Suzanne (Suzi) Nolen of Sullivan and Mary Joanne (Dan) McRill of Sullivan; son Tim Eugene (Michelle) Nolen of Sullivan; sisters Ernestine Edna Meyer of Bourbon, Indiana and Ada Florence Brumett of Decatur and grandchildren Will Nolen, Cody McRill and Michael Nolen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two step brothers.

Mosquito Season Intensifies in Autumn

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•September 11, 2019•
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has recently reported the first confirmed case of human West Nile Virus (WNV) in Illinois for 2019. The individual, a resident of Chicago, IL, is 70 years old.
While many people anticipate mosquito activity to decline in autumn months, this time of year is actually the most intense for the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) through mosquito bites. According to the IDPH, there are currently 31 counties in Illinois with confirmed WNV cases. In 2018, IDPH reported 176 human cases of West Nile Virus in Illinois, including 17 deaths.
For most people, symptoms of WNV usually occur three to 14 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. The illness often appears as a mild case of influenza with fever, nausea and muscle aches. In some people, the symptoms of the infection won’t show at all. However, people over the age of 60 or those with a compromised immune system may be at risk for severe illness, including meningitis, encephalitis, coma or even death. All individuals who have been bitten by a mosquito and are ill should seek the attention of a medical provider. Read More

Three Medals for Redskins Runners

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan girls’ and boys’ cross country teams competed in the Charleston High School Invitational at Eastern Illinois University Saturday.
Three individuals medaled for the Redskins.
Tori Turnbaugh placed 22nd with a time of 20:54, and Katherine Kite placed 40th at 21:54.
For the boys’ team, Chase McClure ran an 18:11 for 32nd place. Read More

Knights Engage a Plethora of Ball Carriers for Second Win of the Season

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

For the first time since 2014, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team has started the season 2-0.
After defeating Oakland in week one, the Knights blasted Decatur LSA 41-0 in their first home game Friday night.
“It was a good win for our program,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “We knew that they were a younger but scrappy team and that teams generally make big jumps from week one to week two with different adjustments and stuff, so we had to take care of business early.”
The Knights were able to run the ball at will. Read More

Moultrie Moment of the Week

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Pictured above is Main Street in Bethany in the late 1960s. 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.

An Eight Match Week for ALAH Volleyball Team

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team finished a busy week, competing in eight matches.
The Knights lost Monday night to Monticello 25-11, 25-20.
Alisha Frederick dished out 10 assists, and Mackenzi Bowles and Cheyenne Chupp each had four kills.
Charley Condill added a team-high nine digs, and Abby Abercrombie recorded three digs and a kill.
Saturday, ALAH went 2-3 the Casey-Westfield Tourney.
The Knights split two matches against Salt Fork, losing 25-19, 25-22 and winning 25-22, 19-25, and 15-7.
ALAH also defeated Tuscola 25-22, 25-23. Read More

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace Perform at Elim Springs

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Matthew Smith writes new melodies for old hymns

•September 11, 2019•

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace return to Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ for a concert Wednesday, Sept. 18.
This third appearance by the Nashville based musician and his band kicks off a nationwide tour in Sullivan which ends up in Bremerton, Wash. on Nov. 9.
“We have been to Elim Springs twice before and were well received,” Smith said, noting he reached out to church pastor Vanessa Patient and asked whether they were interested.
In addition to the 7 p.m. concert Smith will once again conduct a hymns seminar at 5 p.m.
“We have enjoyed the approach to hymns taken by Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace,” Elim Springs Pastor Vanessa Patient said of the return engagement.
“The richness of the old texts with the freshness of new tunes deepens our understanding of the ways we interact with musical worship of God,” she continued. “We look forward to hosting them again!” Read More

Three Wins for Sullivan Boys’ Golf Team

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•September 11, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan boys’ golf team competed in three matches this past week.
The Redskin took second in the Olney Golf Invitational and defeated Teutopolis, Clinton and St. Teresa outside the tournament.
At the Olney Golf Invitational this past Friday, Sullivan scored a 332.
Drew Rogers placed second individually, carding a 78. Read More