by Ariana Cherry
Arthur/Lovington Reporter
The Arthur-Lovington School Board expressed their joy last Wednesday regarding the results from the April 9 election, which not only included the approval of consolidating Atwood-Hammond and Arthur-Lovington school districts, but also the passage of a one percent sales tax in Douglas County to help fund school facilities. Read More
by Florence Hallford
Lovington Reporter
Sullivan–The fate of the partnership between AB Seals and the Factory Art Studios has been a subject of discussion in the Sullivan community since the death of John Cook at the end of 2012. AB Seals, now in the hands of shareholders made up mostly of nieces and nephews of Cook, has to decide the fate of Factory Art Studios remaining in the building. Read More
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
Findlay resident Clint Leonard has been brought up on one count of disorderly conduct after his April Fools prank earlier this month. Read More
Photo by Keith Stewart
CNA Graduates
Mason Point held their second annual Certified Nurses Aides Graduation last week. The prospective CNAs underwent an eight week course, learning the 21 CNA skills and other valuable knowledge. Graduates were (left to right) Justine Grass, Terrence Harper, Stephanie Jenkins, Misty Lewis, Bobbie Miller, Katie Paddock, and Jennifer Wishart.
Submitted by Ted Walk
The SHS WYSE team, which recently placed fourth at the state competition, consisted of (from left to right): Front row- Wyatt Grohler, Brock Bales, Travis Hanson, Adam Davis, and Cameron Jones. Middle row- Evin Lehman, Brent Mauck, Shawn Cody, and Shelbi Tingey. Back row- Reagan Miller, Sam Rousser, Lucas Mossman, John Mauck, and Patrick Hogan.
The Sullivan High School WYSE team scored 365 points to earn 4th place in the 700 division at the State Finals hosted by the University of Illinois, a single point behind Macomb.
Pleasant Plains won the event while Monticello finished 2nd. Over 350 schools in Illinois participated in the Academic Challenge with over 100 schools in the 700 division. Trophies and medals were awarded to the top five schools in each division. Cameron Jones placed 2nd in engineering graphics, earning a $1000 scholarship to the Engineering program at U of I, and he also earned 6th place in mathematics. Sullivan’s had their first-ever state qualifying team in 2012, and this year was the first time that they placed in the top five. Read More
by Derek Pope
Bethany Reporter
This month representatives of the committee responsible for planning the Bethany Celebration lobbied village board members for funds to put on their annual fireworks display. Read More
Photo by Keith Stewart
Little Theatre on the Square executive director John Stephens sorts through headshots and resumes for the 2013 season cast. Each year's cast is decided upon in March, while the lineup of shows is decided a full year in advance.
By Mallory Murphy
Sullivan Reporter
Each upcoming season actually starts before the current season begins. In April of this year, as patrons gear up for the 2013 summer season, Stephens and his team will actually be picking the 2014 season line up. They use data from surveys, along with comments collected from patrons to choose which Read More
by Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
Monday, Sullivan police along with the Illinois State Police Zone 5 Meth Response Team arrested four individuals in Sullivan on two methamphetamine related charges. Read More
Four Alarm Fire
Photo by R. R. Best
Sullivan firefighters Josh Qualls and David Welsh create vent holes in the home of Charlie and Betty Bolen. A kitchen grease fire was called in around 4 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. Firefighters from Windsor, Findlay, Sullivan, Bethany, and Arthur responded to the fire located approximately three miles north on Jonathan Creek Road. Extensive smoke and water damage occurred, but there were no injuries reported.
The Moultrie County Clerk’s office will be open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. this Saturday for absentee and early voting and for grace period registration and voting. Grace period is for individuals who have moved.... Read More