•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
•February 5, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team split a pair of games this past week to place third in the Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament.
The Timberwolves lost to Villa Grove/Heritage last Tuesday but knocked off rival Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond Saturday to take third in the LPC Tournament.
Both games went down to the wire. Read More
•February 5, 2020•
Does the cold and snowy weather have you singing the blues? It’s time to change your tune by joining the choir! Preparation for the spring season of the Lake Land College Community Choir begins on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday nights in the Lake Land College Theater from 7-9:30 p.m.
All singers age 18 and older are welcome to participate and no audition is required. The choir includes college students as well as area residents, forming a group of approximately 45 mixed voices. Read More
•February 5, 2020•
A Moultrie County jury trial started February 3, 2020 for Alvan Booths, 33, of Mattoon who was charged with attempted murder, home invasion and aggravated battery February 4, 2019.
Sullivan police responded to a shots fired call to 804 W. Hunter the night Feb. 4 where Otha Phillips had been shot in the neck.
Booths appeared with court appointed attorney Todd Reardon while Tammy Wagnor led prosecution along with State’s Attorney Tracy Weaver. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, February 10 - Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion and bacon, Texas toast, mandarin oranges
Tuesday, February 11 - Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches
Wednesday, February 12 - Turkey pot roast w/baby carrots & celery, corn casserole, dinner roll, pineapple tidbits
Thursday, February 13 - Meatloaf, Delmonico potatoes, broccoli & cauliflower, dinner roll, cranberry apple salad
Friday, February 14 - Stuffed peppers, peas and carrots, bean medley, whole grain wheat (1), gelatin w/fruit
•February 5, 2020•
The Coles Moultrie County Emergency Communications Center now has 9-1-1 text capabilities
The Charleston based CECOM 9-1-1 is now live with Text 911. This is something that the state has mandated.
The Text 911 has been tested and CECOM is up and running and can now receive Text for 911 emergency calls. Read More
•February 5, 2020•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
After winning seven straight games, the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team dropped two Lincoln Prairie Conference Tournament games.
The Knights lost to Okaw Valley 45-40 Saturday and Cumberland last Tuesday to place fourth in the LPC Tournament.
Despite defeating the Pirates 53-46 a week earlier, the Knights lost to Cumberland 59-55. The game was back and forth. The Knights took a 26-20 first half lead, but the Pirates cut the lead to two in the third quarter.
In the fourth, Cumberland was able to tie the game at 55 to send it to overtime. Read More
•February 5, 2020•
Music by Identity Crisis and the Feudin’ Hillbillies will provide live entertainment for the Jessica Coleman Breast Cancer benefit beginning 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 22 at the Sullivan V.F.W.
Besides an afternoon filled with music at the Route 32, Sullivan V.F.W. Club, attendees can participate in a silent auction, auction, and 50/50 drawing while enjoying a cash bar and food available from the V.F.W. kitchen.
For more information contact Ronnie George at 217.259-4820.
Pictured above is Blue Front Cafe on W. Jefferson in Sullivan in the 1940’s. It was owned and operated by Albert & Cora Brown. Pictured are L - R: Nola Wren (cook); Mae Harmison, Bernice Reynolds & Cora Brown. Customer at counter is John Webb. 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.