Photo by R.R. Best Soybeans being harvested west of Arthur Tuesday morning with the Cadwell elevator in the background.
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Eller Receives Award From American Red Cross
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Chase Eller is pictured.
•September 22, 2021•
Chase Eller, 17, of Sullivan, was recently awarded the American Red Cross’ Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action for helping a choking child at a Decatur restaurant in January 2021. Established in 1911, the national Lifesaving Awards are issued by American Red Cross headquarters in Washington, D.C. to highlight whenever lifesaving skills are used.
Dawn Morris, South-Central Executive Director of the Illinois Region of the American Red Cross, presented the award to Chase during the August 10 virtual Red Cross South Central Illinois Chapter Board of Directors meeting. Read More
ALAH School Board Approves BLDD Architect Services For Facilities Planning
•September 22, 2021•
By Ariana Cherry
NP Writer
New personnel introduced themselves to members to begin the recent ALAH school board meeting including Kate Agney, Ron White, Ilene Martinez, Sailor Bower and Kylie Russel.
Superintendent Shannon Cheek informed the board that the high school received some damage during one of the recent storms including door strikes, damaged computers and some switch controls to cameras. He noted that most of it was technology-related.
Arthur Grade School also had some severe damage. The district will be filing an insurance claim soon. Cheek also reported that the boiler work is almost complete and the work to the roof has been finished.
An estimate of $7,700 was received in donations to the district. “Three Guys Concrete,” donated microscopes estimated in the amount of $1,400 to the high school. Teri Malin donated some benches in the amount of $1,500 and Mr. and Mrs. Wyhart donated a picnic table to the high school. The Athletic Boosters donated warm ups and uniforms and Master Brand donated $4,000 worth of school supplies to all of the school buildings in the district. Read More
The Great Pumpkin Patch Now Open For The Season
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A pumpkin tree at The Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. They open for the season on Wednesday, September 22.
•September 22, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
Fall is here and that means the opening of pumpkin patches like the Great Pumpkin Patch in Arthur. Opening day for the patch is Wednesday, September 22. “We’re excited to get people back at the farm to enjoy harvest,” General Manager Mac Condill said.
The pumpkin patch is heading into its 32nd season and for the first time last year had the farm side of the business closed due to the pandemic. “It’s funny how much we missed having farm visitors last year,” he said “We put a lot of work in the last 18 months and we are looking forward to greeting people at the farm again.” Read More
Flannell No Longer City Administrator
•September 22, 2021•
The city of Sullivan’s council released a statement late last Wednesday afternoon that City Administrator Dan Flannell will no longer be employed by the city. The release said “As of September 15th the City of Sullivan has decided to move the city in a new direction and will no longer require the services of our city administrator, Dan Flannell. The council thanks him for his service to the community and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.” Read More
Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
Photo by Crystal Reed
Blood Drive In Honor Of River Helmuth
River Helmuth and Santa Claus sit on an Amtryke during the blood drive held Saturday, September 18. 75 units of blood were collected during the drive.
OV Homecoming King and Queen 2021
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OV Homecoming King and Queen
The 2021 Okaw Valley High School Homecoming King and Queen, King Lincoln Dickens and Queen Mia Harris, were crowned on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Homecoming Dance.
Flannell No Longer City Administrator Of City of Sullivan
•September 16, 2021•
The City of Sullivan's City Council released a statement late Wednesday afternoon that City Administrator Dan Flannell will no longer be employed by city. The release said "As of September 15th the City of Sullivan has decided to move the city in a new direction and will no longer require the services of our city administrator, Dan Flannell. The council thanks him for his service to the community and wishes him the best in his future endeavors."
City Council Approves Bruder Tank TARP Project
•September 15, 2021•
by Crystal Reed
NP Writer
The Sullivan City Council approved the Bruder Tank TARP Project during Monday’s meeting. Mayor Richard Glazebrook said that the dedication of the road needed to take place before the project could proceed. Commissioner Abbey Sherwood said she would prefer to have the road dedicated first. She has concerns about where the money would come from and whether they are doing this for Bruder’s.
Glazebrook said that it is a job created for the city of Sullivan. “Once that becomes our property, it becomes a city street,” Commissioner Doug Booker said. “That means I can drive on it, you can drive on it and kids can ride their bikes on it.”
City Administrator Dan Flannell paraphrased an email from Josh Bernius. In the letter Bernius said that it would be nice to have the road, but it was not a necessity. The property is currently owned by Phyllis Harshman. Read More
Miss Sullivan Pageant 2021
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Miss Sullivan Pageant
The Miss Sullivan Pageant was held on Sunday, September 12 at Sullivan Elementary School. Pictured are the new 2021 Miss Sullivan queens: Miss Alexis Swaim, Junior Miss Wren Wall and Little Miss Emery Hill.