News Progress

Compiled by Bekki Ferguson Stevens

25 Years Ago This Week

Five Illinois State University students from Moultrie County have joined a total of 1,514 students who have been included on the dean’s list of their respective colleges for the spring semester. They are John Leo Vander Burgh of Bethany and Sullivan residents, Richard P. Barker, Rodger DeGarmo, Carol E. Elzy and Tonya Moody.

Lake Land College students from Bethany and Sullivan were recognized for their achievements and activities this past school year at a recent student recognition banquet. Teresa Sweeney of Bethany was recognized for earning a 4. grade point average. Sullivan students recognized were Shari Shackles who served as Student Senate secretary and was also named to Who’s Who Among Junior College Students; Sandra Chaney for Who’s Who and her membership on the Student Activity Board; and Jamie Buttry, who was also a member of the Student Activity Board.

Local organizers of a 3-on-3 basketball league at Wyman Park have the experience to know what they are doing. Brothers Jim, Jeff and Jason Dycus are heading up the Sullivan league in between competition at Gus Macker tournaments in Illinois and Indiana. The trio along with teammate Brian Sparrow, earned a third place trophy in Indianapolis last weekend along with a good sportsmanship trophy.

Former Lovington High School standout volleyball player Jennifer Cochran has recently signed a letter of intent to attend the College of St. Francis in Joliet and play volleyball for the Lady Saints. Read More

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Governor Bruce Rauner welcomed the ALAH FFA (left to right): Katie Gingerich, Colton Romine, Janette Comstock, Governor Rauner, Makenna Green, Adam Day, Wendy Leenerts, and Zane Crist.

•July 6, 2016•

By Katie Gingerich
By ALAH FFA Reporter

The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond FFA attended the 88th Illinois FFA State Convention held June 14-16 in the Prairie Capital Center in Springfield. Six members of the ALAH FFA Chapter attended along with their FFA advisor Wendy Leenerts. Attending were Janette Comstock, Colton Romine, Zane Crist, Makenna Green, Adam Day,  and Katie Gingerich.  Read More

Dear Editor,

The educational trip to Florida hosted by Mr. Rogers, Sullivan Middle School science teacher, was an event to remember.

I had an amazing time snorkeling, swimming with the manatees, kayaking in the mangroves, exploring the seagrass for crabs and meeting Winter the tailless dolphin.  Read More

•June 29, 2016•

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July weekend. A host of programs and special events are planned for visitors to enjoy including campground programs, a dog show, tours of the dam, and the annual fireworks show.

The campground programs offered over the course of the holiday weekend will be held at the amphitheaters of various Lake Shelbyville USACE campgrounds. All programs are free of charge and are open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult for most programs. Read More