Pictured above is J.W. Poland Meat Market circa 1908. He had several different locations during the early years. This might have been when he was located on the east side of the square in Sullivan. 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.
•September 16, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
Three runners from the Sullivan girls’ cross country team competed in the Shelbyville Trails Invitational and Bement High School Bulldog Run.
Shelbyville won its own Trails Invitational with a score of 19, and Clinton placed second with 49 points.
Though Sullivan didn’t have enough runners to field a complete team, sophomore Tori Turnbaugh placed 14th with a time of 22:29.6. Read More
•September 16, 2020•
“I have a problem with the words ‘were’ and ‘was,’” writes reader Linda Cohen. “‘If I was rich’ or ‘If I were rich.’ Please help with that.”
Let me understand the question, Linda. Would you like me to help you get rich or help you with this common usage issue?
I’m ill-equipped to assist you with the former, given that I’ve spent a career in journalism.
However, there is an easy way to remember the latter.
Who doesn’t know the opening line to the signature song in “Fiddler on the Roof”?
“If I were a rich man ...”
See how easy that is to remember? Read More
Senior Peace Meal
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Monday, Sept. 21 - Stuffed Chicken Breast w/Brown Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lyonnaise Carrots, Whole Grain Wheat (1), Pears
Tuesday, Sept. 22 - Brat, Potato Salad, Italian Green Beans, Bun, Scalloped Pineapple
Wednesday, Sept. 23 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Texas Toast, Fresh Grapes
Thursday, Sept. 24 - CHEF’S CHOICE, REGIONAL FAVORITES WILL BE SERVED
Friday, Sept. 25 - Taco Salad w/Meat, Beans, Cheese , Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, and Taco Sauce, Mandarin Oranges, Taco chips, Pudding
•September 16, 2020•
By Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Moultrie County Board approved an application from Shady Crest Market for a variance to build 25 feet from the west property line for an addition to the existing business last week. According to Wilbur Gingerich, the expansion will be 13,000 square feet and will allow them to add on more deli, bakery and store space.
The board heard guest speakers Laurrie Minor and Cassie Yoder talk about Economic Development and COVID-19. Minor said that it looks different how they market the county now with Covid.
The Illinois Department of Tourism recently released some figures for the county. According to Minor, the travel expenditures went up by 3.7% and the local tax revenue went up by 4.8% but none of these correlate to camping, that is just what the hotel to motel tax generates. Read More
•September 16, 2020•
There will be a cancer walk for Les Todd on Saturday, September 19 at 4 p.m. at Peterson Park in Mattoon. A $5 donation is requested to help with his expenses.
Photo by Crystal Reed
Green Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care held a spaghetti drive thru dinner on Sept. 4 with donations going to the Moultrie County Restore. According to Restore manager Tara Reed there are plans to build two new Habitat houses next year. They were unable to build any Habitat houses this year due to COVID 19. Green Gardens raised $1,038 with their spaghetti drive thru dinner. Pictured from left to right are: Christina Arnold, Executive Director of Green Gardens; Tara Reed, Restore manager; and Kathy Hawbaker, Director of Operations/Community Relations at Green Gardens.
•September 16, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Okaw Valley girls’ and boys’ golf teams competed in a home meet this past week.
The boys’ team defeated Shelbyville and Mount Pulaski with help from Trey Hall last Tuesday and placed second in a quadrangular last Wednesday.
Hall earned medalist with a score of 44.
Miles Harlin shot a 45, and Tyson Montgomery scored a 47.
Luke Vanderberg carded a 50, while Seth Webner and Jakob McQuire each shot in 50s. Read More
•September 16, 2020•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
Presently, with an economy that is uncertain and going through tough times, it is more important than ever to encourage the development of small businesses or to educate young minds who have an interest for business. The development of businesses and their success are the steam behind what makes a great economy. Here in the ALAH school district, we have the means to create a learning atmosphere with business-like minds through the Illini Prairie CEO Class (previously known as the Douglas County CEO Program). Read More
•September 16, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports
The Okaw Valley boys’ cross country team won the Bulldog Run Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Bement High School.
The Timberwolves combined for a team total time of 1:36:49 and 31 points..
Argenta-Oreana High School placed second with 51 points, and Sullivan had 63 points for third place.
Three Timberwolves placed in the top five.
Dominic Herold won the Bulldog Run with a time of 18:14.
Clayton Bone took fourth with a time of 18:18, and Ryan Forlines placed fifth at 18:29. Read More