•May 24, 2017•
Before busy summer schedules set in, the American Red Cross urges eligible donors to roll up a sleeve to help ensure a sufficient supply for patients in need.
Donors of all blood types are needed now to help accident and burn victims, heart surgery and organ transplant patients, and those receiving cancer treatment. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children under 13 on Saturday, June 3 at Opossum Pond located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants are encouraged to preregister by calling 217-774-3951 ext. 2, though it is not mandatory.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for the age six and under category, and participants will fish from 9-9:45 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. for the age 7-9 and 10-12 category who will fish from 10-11 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish in each age division. All children will receive a certificate for participating. Read More
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Nancy M. Handegan (center) is pictured with Doug Smothers (left) and Oliver Elder (right).
•May 24, 2017•
When Nancy M. Handegan took over Brad Rau’s law practice in Sullivan, her law practice expanded from a sole attorney operation to a three attorney operation overnight.
Rau’s appointment as resident judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Moultrie County in March put the future of the long-standing firm in flux.
Handegan, who was a law school classmate of Rau’s at the University of Illinois, is primarily involved in estate planning, real estate and farm transactions at her Decatur practice, making the fit into the established Rau practice good for everyone.
“Brad, Doug (Smothers) and I have worked together, and I knew the circumstances and the practice,” Handegan said, noting the addition of the title company was a natural addition. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
Jeff Lane of Sullivan recently celebrated his 35th service anniversary with LSC Communications. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday through Friday offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in observance of Memorial Day. In addition, all Tuesday through Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, May 27th.
All office and facilities will be open for business on Tuesday, May 30th. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
By Ellen Ferrera
for the News Progress
Did you know that Abraham Lincoln always carried a Hohner harmonica in his pocket? Lincoln couldn’t read music and could barely carry a tune, but he did play a tune or two on the harmonica - one of them being the nonsense song, “Blue Tail Fly”.
Lincoln was a music lover his entire life and especially enjoyed opera, nonsense songs, sentimental ballads, patriotic songs and military band music.
On the eighth circuit in Illinois musical entertainment was often provided by a Danville attorney and his lifelong friend Ward Hill Lamon who sang as the lawyers crossed the prairie or around the fire after dinner. Years later he invited Lamon to accompany him on his preinauguration trip to Washington, and Lamon provided musical diversion on the 14-day journey. Read More
25 Years Ago This Week
The First National Bank in Sullivan and Hardware State Bank in Lovington have new presidents. Ray Duncan of Lovington was named president following the First National Bank board of directors and annual stockholders meeting. He will be leaving Hardware State Bank as president but retain ownership. Faye Daily, a 27 year employee, replaces Duncan as president.
Bethany school board approved purchase of new uniforms for the fifth-sixth grade basketball teams for $1380. New mathematics text books for elementary school first-sixth grades were purchased for $4816.
Bryan Johnson of Sullivan received a $500 scholarship from the AAA-Chicago Motor Club for his essay: “If I were governor, what would I do to improve teen driving?”
Sullivan travelers Joe and Joan Pound traveled through the streets of Dehli by rickshaw before leaving India and the Asian continent.
Sullivan IGA was having a Super Summer Sale featuring whole fryers for 43¢ a pound and Texas cantaloupe for 99¢ each. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
Okaw Valley High School recognized over 75 students for their academic achievement and awarded several scholarships May 12.
Lake Land College presented scholarships to Jessica Robinson, Kristy Burford, Makayle Rosanski, Tyus Brooks, Jonathan Gentry, Kyzer Lash, Brendon Lane, and Skyler Birch.
Other scholarships presented include the Toby J. Jump Memorial to Ty Nichols, George A. Sentel Lodge #764 to Kayla Wheeler, Eldon Banning Memorial Scholarship to Tyus Brooks and Connor Cloyd, American Red Cross Scholarship to Brianna Creviston, Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarship to Moranda Matheson, Clarence Bixler American Legion Post #409/Findlay Sons of the American Legion/Findlay Ladies’ Auxiliary Scholarship to Tyus Brooks and Brianna Creviston. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
The partners of Wood and Mayberry are pleased to announce their association with the law firm of Bolen, Robinson & Ellis, LLP.
BRE Law is a nationally known firm, but the partners have their roots firmly grounded in central Illinois. It is believed this association will enhance and expand the legal service now offered by Wood and Mayberry. Read More
•May 24, 2017•
A.W.A.K.E., a health awareness support group for people affected with sleep apnea, will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in the Sarah Bush Lincoln Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education.
Area residents with sleeping disorders are encouraged to join A.W.A.K.E., which stands for Alert, Well, And Keeping Energetic of Central Illinois. People who suffer from sleep apnea, and family members and friends of those who suffer from sleep apnea, are encouraged to attend the meeting. It is free and open to the public. The support group is sponsored and coordinated by SBL Sleep Disorders Center and Lincolnland Home Medical Equipment. Read More