•June 5, 2019•
Sullivan American Legion is having a Blues, Brews and BBQ night Saturday, June 22.
Pauly’s BBQ is catering dinner at 6 p.m., and the William Marsala Band will play at 7. Advanced tickets only.
To purchase a ticket contact the Sullivan American Legion 217-728-4612 or Tina Bolsen at 217-620-8185.
•June 5, 2019•
The Collage of Faith will be singing Southern Gospel music at Lovington First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. June 30. Lovington resident Dennis Garmon is a member of this new gospel group. Admission is free.
Vacation Bible School will be held July 15 thru 19.
•June 5, 2019•
The Okaw Valley Conference announced 2019 all-conference baseball teams last week.
The Northwest Division, Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond junior pitcher Lucas Otto and senior Okaw Valley player Sam Hagerman were voted in as unanimous selections to the first team. Read More
•June 5, 2019•
The Bethany Food Pantry is inviting supporters to enjoy pizza Monday, June 10 at Monical’s Pizza in Sullivan and help support the pantry.
The “Community Day” celebration at Monical’s gives supporters a chance to give back to the community through the Bethany Food Pantry.
Go to www.monicalspizza.com, click fundraising, then Community Day calendar. Then print the flier and dine.
By dining on Monday, June 10 Monical’s will donate 20% of the check to Bethany Food Pantry. For more information call Vicki Osman at 217-620-8274.
•June 5, 2019•
By Ariana Cherry
for the News Progress
Eagle Scout Benjamin Matheny wants to create a wall in the high school that will feature past high school students who are veterans.
He presented his Eagle Scout project idea to the ALAH School Board.
Matheny intends to list names and photos of those who served from the past five years. The wall will have a magnetic background to which photos will attach. The cost is estimated at around $4,000 and will be paid for through donations.
Superintendent Kenny Schwengel reported that the current balance of all funds are $5,100,153.73. The district received a transportation payment of $134,000. Three for this year were received as well as one from last year, and the district may receive one in July. The school district also received $80,000 in personal replacement tax money.
The amended 2019 budget was presented to the board. Schwengel noted that there is a deficit in transportation funds and that money may have to be moved from the education fund to make up for it. “The district still isn’t receiving the transportation funds that it should,” noted Schwengel. The first budget hearing is scheduled June 19 prior to the board meeting.
Only two bids were received to repair the roof of the high school. One bid was from Top Quality Roofing at $229,800, and the other was from Industrial Services at $239,400. Top Quality was awarded the low bid. Read More
•June 5, 2019•
Sullivan Farmer’s Market is open from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays and 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Farmer’s Market is located on the square in Sullivan and runs through August 19.
Meet local farmers and producers and sample some of the fresh food the region has to offer.
Find Sullivan Illinois Farmer’s Market on FaceBook. Now accepting EBT cards.
Sponsored by Sullivan Illinois Chamber and Economic Development.
25 Years Ago This Week
Charley LeCrone, son of Larry and Reta LeCrone, is valedictorian, and Wes Baumgartner, son of Lyle and Judy Baumgartner, is salutatorian for the SHS graduating class of 1994. Both students will be attending the University of Illinois in the fall. LeCrone will major in animal sciences and agronomy, and Baumgartner will major in animal sciences.
Winners of the three categories in the Little Stars Photo Contest held in conjunction with the Festival of Stars have received $25 gift certificates from the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce. Brianna Baker and her cat was the winning photo in the Me and My Pet category. Erik Selby Scott, awaiting Santa Claus, was chosen as the winner of the Cutest Photo. In the Funniest photo, a photo of Britny Marie Phelps was the winner.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard “Ike” Boyd of Lovington have announced the engagement of their daughter, Julie Renee, to David Lynn Kinert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Kinert of Decatur. A July 2 wedding is planned.
John and Barb Neuhauser of rural Findlay are the parents of a daughter born May 26 in Coles County. She has been named Paige Leigh and is the couple’s first child. Read More
Mid Bank & Trust was named the Central/Southern Illinois Community Lender of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Illinois District Office for the sixth consecutive year. This award is presented to the community bank with the best overall performance record for lending to small businesses in central and southern Illinois in 2018. Read More
Photo by R.R. Best
St. Jude Dash & Bash
The fifth annual St. Jude’s Dash & Bash was held at the Sullivan American Legion last weekend. Above kids enjoyed demo derby action in the afternoon with loads of events and entertainment enjoyed by St. Jude supporters from May 31 to June 1.
•June 5, 2019•
Central Illinois Conference officials announced 2019 all-conference baseball teams last week.
Three Sullivan players earned honors. Read More