Danny Coleman
Danny B. Coleman, 88, of Bethany, passed away at 5:18 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2019 at home with his wife of 62 years, Cherie, by his side.
Celebration of Life services were 10:30 a.m. Monday at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with the Rev. Rachel Moore and Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Bethany American Legion Post #507 were in Marrowbone Twp. Cemetery in Bethany. Read More
•September 4, 2019•
By Ted Walk
Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300
I wanted to take the opportunity this week to introduce new teachers in Sullivan Schools.
We were very fortunate this past year that our teacher retention levels were phenomenal, but we did have three retirees, two staff members who took promotions, and we added one position.
At the high school, Janet McFarland and Lesley Banks retired this past year. The math position was filled by Natalie Hoijer while the English position was filled by Becca Gervais. Read More
•September 4, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
First-year Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond cross country coach Lyle Dorjahn has low numbers this season, but the runners he does have he believes can be good.
“Our top 3 will compete with the area’s best,” he said. “We need to see more improvement from 4-7 scoring positions. From what I see so far, our kids will work hard to make those improvements.
Dorjahn returned four letter winners in junior Layton Hall, senior Justin Miller, senior Cade Hendrickson and sophomore Jace Green.
Hall returns from an all-state performance at the state championships, and last year the team advanced out of regionals to the sectional.
“Our strengths include Layton Hall’s leadership both with his performance as well as his interaction and encouragement of his teammates, especially the underclassmen,” Dorjahn said. “Our freshman and sophomore are a strong point and I expect them to contribute immediately. This group has responded to a heavier workload and has been fun to work with. They are developing strong team chemistry.” Read More
Mary Lou Harshman
Mary Lou Harshman, 90, of Sullivan, passed away at 2:38 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan.
Graveside services were held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, August 31 in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Read More
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•September 4, 2019•
The Sullivan volleyball team dropped its season opener against Arcola at home Thursday, Aug. 29.
Arcola took a close first set 26-24, but Sullivan battled back to win the second set 25-20.
The Redskins lost a close third game 25-23. Read More
Rick Seeley
Richard “Rick” A. Seeley, 40, of Bethany passed away at 6:31 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 in his residence.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7 in St. Isidore Catholic Church in Bethany. Rite of Committal and Burial will be in St. Isidore Cemetery in Bethany. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is handling arrangements. Read More
•September 4, 2019•
C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 program is a free federally funded program that provides comprehensive classroom and home-based educational services to pregnant women and children ages 0-5.
Preschool center-based classrooms provide daily lesson plans that advance the children’s self-confidence, problem solving skills, and social development.
Head Start center in Moultrie County is located at 203 S. Graham St. in Sullivan. Read More
•September 4, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
Last season after the Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond football team took a 7-0 lead against Tri-County, the Titans scored 16-unanswered points to win the game.
Friday night in Oakland, Tri-County scored the first seven points, but it was the Knights who rattled off 41 points for a 41-1 victory.
“(One of the) keys to the game was the difference in ball security and turnover ratio,” said coach Ryan Jefferson. “We forced several.”
The Knights’ defense forced several fumbles and had an interception, while the offence did not turn over the ball once.
“We capitalized on offense almost every possession so we were able to keep pulling away from them,” Jefferson said. “We controlled the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball.” Read More
•September 4, 2019•
Cancer affects us all in some way, so Sarah Bush Lincoln is encouraging community members to come together to create awareness, honor loved ones and support cancer warriors during its Paint the Town 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 12, in Mattoon. Net proceeds will be used to support people fighting cancer at the SBL Regional Cancer Center.
This is the fourth year the Health Center has hosted a non-timed cancer awareness color run/walk, drawing more than 600 friends and family members together each year. This year’s Paint the Town pre-run party begins at 8 a.m. Festivities include music, a dynamic stretching warm-up with personal trainers from the SBL Center for Healthy Living at 8:30 a.m., and a special bubble blowing celebration in honor of cancer warriors at 8:55 a.m. Read More
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DAISY Award winner Nancy Bollenbaugh, RN
•September 4, 2019•
Lincolnland Home Care Nurse Nancy Bollenbaugh, RN, was honored with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Sarah Bush Lincoln on August 28.
Bollenbaugh was nominated for taking the initiative to provide compassionate care to a patient in need. In a nomination letter, a coworker shared the following story:
“Nancy went above and beyond to provide care to an 86-year-old woman who was recently discharged from the hospital. After visiting the patient’s home, she immediately knew that this woman was not in any condition to take care of herself, nor could her 89-year-old husband. Instead of admitting her for home care services, Nancy took care of the woman’s immediate needs and spoke to her husband about caring for his wife. Nancy offered to help him find placement for her at a long-term care facility and made several calls. She also worked with the woman’s children, who both live out-of-state, to inform them of the conditions at home and that their mother could not remain at home without 24-hour assistance. Read More