Cathy Kastning
Cathy Ann Kastning, 57, of Sullivan passed away at 4:42 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur.
Memorial services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 25 in Faith Lutheran Church in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan was in care of the arrangements. Read More
Letter to editor,
Thank you, Kevin Gaither, for speaking out in response to the church sign that was posted so ignorantly.
God created all men and women in His image, and He loves us all as His own.
People are so quick to judge!! Can’t we all love one another unconditionally? Read More
Senior Peace Meal
For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770
Monday, June 3 - Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, broccoli, Texas toast, peaches
Tuesday, June 4 - Taco salad w/meat, lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes and salsa, peaches, taco chips, pudding
Wednesday, June 5 - Chicken pot pie, creamy cole slaw, whole grain biscuits, warm chunky applesauce
Thursday, June 6 - Ham and beans, copper carrots, cornbread, gelatin w/fruit
Friday, June 7 - Roasted pork loin, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green beans, dinner roll, grapes
•May 29, 2019•
By Jason Brown
NP Sports Editor
The Okaw Valley baseball team was eliminated from the Class 1A Danville Schlarman sectional semifinal last Wednesday at Danville Stadium.
After scoring a run in the first inning, the Timberwolves were unable to plate another run while Salt Fork rallied with five runs combined in the first three innings for a 5-1 lead. Read More
Photo by Ellen Ferrera
Okaw Valley High School honor students from left valedictorians Bella Benning and Kailynn Bobbett. Salutatorian Madison Vogel.
•May 29, 2019•
By Ellen Ferrera
for The News Progress
To the traditional strains of Elgar’s “Pomp and Circumstance”, 41 Okaw Valley High School students entered the gym for their graduation ceremony Sunday, May 26.
For some it may be their last time in this gym and with each other.
The building was filled to capacity for this 80th graduation festivity. The podium was festooned with a large bouquet of the class flower(rose) in the class color of lemon yellow. Each of the young girls carried a large yellow rose as well.
The ceremony began with the Pledge of Allegiance which was led by one of the valedictorians, Bella Benning. This was followed by a welcome by school principal Matt Shoaff who also gave special recognition to all veterans in the audience this Memorial Day. School board members and all the teachers were introduced.
Kent Stauder, Superintendent of Schools, presented the inductees to the Volunteer Wall of Fame and also the Alumni Wall of Fame award to Robert Disney, Jr. Disney was traveling to the event from Colorado when his truck broke down. Read More
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Signs to Attend Aurora
Leighton Burcham signed his Letter of Intent to compete in Track and Field at Aurora University on Tuesday, May 21 at 2:45 p.m. in the Sullivan High School gym. Pictured during the signing are Leighton with parents Cheri and Brad Burcham of Sullivan.
•May 29, 2019•
The Windsor High School Class of 2020 will be hosting a 5k at the Windsor Harvest Picnic on August 17.
They are seeking sponsors for this event. If you or your business would be interested, please contact Lindsay Floyd (floydl@windsorcusd.org) or Shelly Clotfelter (clotfelters@windsorcusd.org) by August 1st.
If you would like to register for the run, registration forms can be found at http://www.windsor.k12.il.us and click on Junior Senior High School.
•May 29, 2019•
Newstalk WTIM Sullivan radio station is back on the air after the tower on which they lease space went down during last week’s severe weather.
The Big 870 AM and 107.7 FM stations feature Newstalk WTIM Morning Show with Brad Graven live from the Jackson Family Dealerships in Sullivan every Wednesday 8:40-10:00am.
They are also home of extensive local news, weather and agriculture coverage plus St. Louis Cardinal baseball.
Joyce Shasteen
Evalyn Joyce Shasteen, 93, of Sullivan, passed away at 8:59 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Odd Fellow Rebekah Home in Mattoon.
Graveside services were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 29) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan was in care of the arrangements. Read More
Roy Bauman
Roy B. Bauman, 96, of Sullivan, passed away at 11:13 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 in Aspen Creek of Sullivan.
Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68. Read More