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Two Wins for Okaw Valley High School Volleyball Team

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•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Okaw Valley volleyball team bookended the St. Anthony Invitation with two wins and loss in another busy week.
Monday night, the Timberwolves defeated Edinburg in straight sets, 25-14, 25-21.
Kate Jeffers recorded four kills and three aces, and Paige Coleman collected five kills, six digs and three aces.
April Decesaro added six digs, and Grace Bunfill dished out nine assists.
Macie Fleshner hit five kills, while Avery Bruns recorded two blocks.
Saturday in Effingham, OV finished the St. Anthony Invitation with a 2-3 record.
The Timberwolves defeated Sullivan and host St. Anthony but lost to Shelbyville, Newton and Pana.
In game one, Shelbyville beat OV in three sets (25-23, 3-25, 11-150). Read More

Customer Appreciation Cookout

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Customer Appreciation Cookout
First Mid Bank and Trust of Sullivan extended a Thank You to their customers offering a free lunch in the northeast parking lot from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sept. 20. Bank staff served pork burgers cooked by Terry Warren Catering, chips, cookies and drinks to hundreds of appreciative customers.

Tough Night for Knights at Arcola

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•September 25, 2019•
The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team dropped its second-straight Lincoln Prairie Conference game at Arcola Friday night.
The Purple Riders took a 14-0 in the first quarter and held on to that lead until the third quarter. Read More

Obituaries 9-25-2019: 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. Read More

Triple Dog Dare Challenge

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•September 25, 2019•

Big D’s and Big D’s Catering is issuing a Triple Dog Dare Challenge during the Sullivan OctoberFest.
Beginning at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct 19 on the mainstage ten Big D owner Dennis Ozier challenges anyone with appetite enough to consume three Moultrie Monsters with chili/cheese and three cans of soda in 15 minutes.
Each participant will receive a free T-shirt and if you succeed in the challenge the entry fee will be refunded.
Must be 18 to enter with $100 first prize; $50 for second and $25 for third.
Applications are at the Sullivan Economic and Chamber of Commerce office on Jefferson St. and at Facebook at bigdsdogs minimum contestants 10 maximum 20. Call or text 217/728-2195 for more information.

BFD Ghost Rally Has the Clues

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•September 25, 2019•

The Bethany Fire Dept. Ghost Rally begins in the Okaw High School gym Saturday, October 12.
Line up is at 4:00 p.m. with the rally beginning at dusk.
Come one, come all for a night full of spooky fun and adventure!
Jump into your cars with friends and family collecting all the clues to solve the mystery along the backroads of Bethany.
There are raffle drawings and concessions adding to the fun with all proceeds going to the Bethany Fire District. Find the event on Facebook or call 217/259-9953 for more information.

Bethany Field

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Bethany Field
The newly completed Okaw Valley sports complex was featured at the Okaw Valley High School homecoming game Friday.

Sullivan Cross Country Teams Compete in Tuscola Classic

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Sullivan girls’ cross country runner Tori Turnbaugh placed 18th, and Katherine Kite finished 21st to earn Tuscola Classic trophies.

•September 25, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor

The Sullivan cross country teams competed in the 42nd Tuscola Classic at Wimple Park Saturday.
The boys’ team placed 11th and two girl runners placed in the top 21 runners.
For the boys, Chase McClure lead the Redskins with a 14th place finish and a time of 17:37.49. Read More