Nancy Gregg
Nancy B. Gregg, 71, of Bethany, passed away at 11:42 p.m., Thursday February 20, 2020, at Mason Point in Sullivan.
Celebration of Life services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Ted Hartley officiating. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Read More
•February 26, 2020•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
Sullivan High School Principal Daniel Allen told the school board about a new program where high school students and the community are working together to support graduates who are being deployed.
The group is especially focused on members of the National Guard 130th infantry and 82nd airborne the principal emphasized.
Melissa Nichol’s art students created a powerful display honoring all of them. It is displayed on the office door.
Rebecca Lawson and her students are coordinating with community groups to gather items to be shipped overseas to support former students.
On January 25 at 8:00 am, a special meeting of the school board was held to discuss some of the current needs of the schools in District 300.
Elementary School Principal, Heather Ethell discussed enrollment, class sizes, staffing, literary curriculum, and building needs that included a preschool playground, flooring and restroom upgrades. Read More
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SHS Academic Challengers
Sullivan finished second as a team in their division at the 2020 regional competition of the Academic Challenge hosted by Lake Land College. Individuals who placed in their respective subjects were as follows: Noah Bates - 1st Engineering Graphics, 3rd Biology; Paul Bates - 3rd Biology; Cooper Browne - 2nd Engineering Graphics; Reagan Crouse - 1st English; Gary Herschberger - 2nd English; Shyanne Hunter - 3rd English; Dasey Swiney-Frederick - 3rd Engineering Graphics; Noah Bates and Reagan Crouse also earned $1,000 tuition waivers from Lake Land College for having one of the top two scores in a given subject out of all competitors at the event.
Photo by Mike Brothers
Lovington voter Barry Morgan took a few minutes to vote early for March 17 primary election candidates. Early voting is 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Moultrie County Clerk’s office.
•February 26, 2020•
Early voting is an advantage for Moultrie County citizens, allowing them to choose when to cast their ballots.
Through March 16 voters can vote from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the County Clerk’s office in the Moultrie County Courthouse, Sullivan.
County Clerk Georgia England pointed out early voting allows the voter to choose when to vote. Early voting is a convenient way to avoid unpredictable weather and the polling places on primary election day Tuesday, March 17. Read More
•February 26, 2020•
The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team defeated Cumberland in a home conference game last Tuesday but lost to Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond in the last regular-season game of the year. Read More
David Hamilton
Charles D. ‘David’ Hamilton, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:44 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2020, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Fender officiating. Burial with military rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Greenhill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in the funeral home. Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, March 2 - Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, & onions, seasoned greens, biscuits, tropical fruit
Tuesday, March 3 - Chili mac, tossed salad, dinner roll, warm cinnamon peaches
Wednesday, March 4 - Chicken tetrazzini, peas and onions, seasoned green beans w/pimentos, whole grain wheat (1), chunky applesauce
Thursday, March 5 - Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, cabbage tomato au gratin, dinner roll, overnight fruit salad
Friday, March 6 - Salmon loaf, frosted sweet potatoes, midori blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pears
•February 26, 2020•
The Immaculate Conception Parish Center in Mattoon will be hosting a 3-hour event with Dr. Peter Howard.
Dr. Howard holds a doctorate in sacred theology from the Angelicum in Rome. He is founder of the Fulton Sheen Institute, author of The Woman - the authoritative book on Fulton Sheen’s Mariology, and has traveled internationally, helping others discover this future saint. This even will take place Sunday, March 8 from 6-9 p.m. Admission is free and snacks and drinks will be provided.
Chuck Woolen
Hobart Charles “Chuck” Woolen, Jr., 79, of Shelbyville, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital, Shelbyville. Read More
•February 26, 2020•
Moultrie-Sullivan Fair Board held their Annual Fair Board meeting on January 16, 2020 at the Moultrie-Sullivan Fairgrounds. 2020 officers were elected.
Nick Voegel was elected president, Dale Crawford as Secretary/Treasurer and Libby Spannagel as Public Relations officer. A vice-president election was tabled for the next meeting.
The Moultrie-Sullivan Fair will be held June 12-13, 2020. The tentative schedule for the fair will be published soon on the website and Facebook page. Improvements of the fairgrounds in 2019 were also discussed. This included the new furnace and air conditioning system, swine and cattle wash rack improvements, painting of outdoor buildings, painting inside the building, and tree removal.
Other updates will come in 2020 for inside the building and some outside improvements were also discussed. An annual fundraising letter campaign was voted on and approved, which will begin later this spring. If interested in learning more about the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair or the fairgrounds rental check out “Moultrie-Sullivan Fair” on Facebook or contact Nick Voegel at 217-549-0831/voegelnick@yahoo.com.