•November 6, 2019•
By Ted Walk,
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
Sullivan Schools recently held parent-teacher conferences, which provided an evening opportunity for parents to visit our schools and spend time learning about the happenings in their children’s classrooms.
This was the second year that we have hosted conferences on two evenings instead of an evening followed by a morning. The change was made after analyzing attendance during previous conference days. Read More
•November 6, 2019•
First Community Bank of Moultrie County has completed renovations in Sullivan and invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Join everyone at the main branch located at one South Main in Sullivan, to view the newly renovated facility while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Door prizes offered during the open house celebration include: a wheeled Yeti cooler, two Illini basketball tickets (Sat. game great seats), and floral arrangements.
•November 6, 2019•
Okaw Valley School District’s Agricultural complex received the Illinois Association School Board’s Award of Distinction for excellence in the design of educational environments.
On Friday, Nov. 22 at 2:15 p.m. BLDD Architects, Inc. of Decatur will prepare a display that will accompany a delegation from the school district to the IASB annual conference in Chicago.
Competing against every project in the state, with some costing as much as $30 million, Okaw Valley was one of 22 selected for display in the Educational Environments Exhibition at the Hyatt Regency. Read More
•November 6, 2019•
By Mike Brothers
Sullivan City Council met Oct. 28 continuing public discussion regarding recreational cannabis sales and reviewing tax levy options.
The ongoing discussion on cannabis concerns whether the city remains open to future sales and the resulting tax revenue or elects to opt out and receive no tax revenue or dispensaries.
City administrator Dan Flannell noted some issues concerning the state legalization have yet to be determined since Illinois is the only state to legalize sales with legislative rather than a referendum.
Comparing it to the days when the country came out of Prohibition, Flannell noted those currently distributing medical cannabis will receive priority when the law is enacted in January 2020. Read More
•November 6, 2019•
Enjoy the outdoors? Looking for a quiet place to RV this summer?
Officials from the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Shelbyville, are looking for volunteers to help take care of Coon Creek Campground and Lithia Springs Campground. Two volunteer positions at the Coon Creek Campground will be responsible for mowing within and around the Coon Creek Campground. Read More
Take Charge of Your Health
Beginning on Tuesday, November 12 the Moultrie County Health Department in collaboration with Covenant Transitions will sponsor a Cancer Surviving & Thriving Program.
The program is free and open to anyone who has been affected by cancer personally or as a partner, family member or caregiver.
The Cancer Surviving & Thriving curriculum consists of six weekly classes, which will meet from 4-6:30 p.m. each Tuesday through December 17.
Classes will be held at the Moultrie County Health Department located at 202 S. Main, Sullivan. Read More
•November 6, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond lost to Central A&M in the quarterfinals of the Cerro Gordo Regional last Tuesday.
The Knights won the first set 25-19, but the Raiders battled back to take the next two sets, 25-18, 25-19 to win the match.
Mackenzi Bowles led the Knights with 11 kills to go with three digs, and Cheyenne Chupp contributed nine kills and six digs.
Alisha Frederick had a team-high 25 assists to go with seven digs, and Addi Tinkle added three aces, five digs and three assists.
Michaela Powell recorded a team-high 20 digs and served three aces.
ALAH’s season ended with a 12-23 overall record and 3-6 in its inaugural year in the Lincoln Prairie Conference.
•November 6, 2019•
Boy Scout Troop 39 and Cub Scout Pack 39 will be holding their annual “Scouting for Food” food drive on Saturday, November 16, to benefit the Moultrie County Food Pantry.
Sullivan residents are asked to place nonperishable food items or paper products in grocery bags at their front door or porch by 9:00 a.m. on November 16 for pick up. Please make sure the items are visible from the road.
Pictured above is Harrison St. in Sullivan in the very early 1900s. 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.
•November 6, 2019•
First Community Bank of Moultrie County has completed renovations in Sullivan and invites the public to an open house from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8.
Join everyone at the main branch located at one South Main in Sullivan, to view the newly renovated facility while enjoying drinks and snacks.
Door prizes offered during the open house celebration include: a wheeled Yeti cooler, two Illini basketball tickets (Sat. game great seats), and floral arrangements.