Photo by Phil Dickens/Dickens’ Studio
Sullivan Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Sullivan high school graduating class. For more photos from the graduation
ceremony, visit www.dickensstudio.com.
Photo by the Tintype, Arthur, Ill.
Arthur-Lovington Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Arthur-Lovington high school graduating class.
Photo by Jeni Yantis
Okaw Valley Class of 2014
Pictured is this year’s Okaw Valley high school graduating class.
Photo by Keith Stewart
Heather Dore Johnson (left) as Gladys and Alex Jorth (middle) as Billy Lawlor dance away in the Little Theatre’s season opener “42nd Street.”
By Dan Hagen
NP Theatre Critic
When you think of the generic term “Broadway musical,” the Little Theatre’s 2014 summer season opener — “42nd Street” — is probably the kind of show that springs to mind.
It’s that “You’re going out there a youngster, but you’re coming back a star!” musical. Yes, that very bit has been a cliché for 70 or 80 years now, at least since the deep Depression debut, in 1933, of the Dick Powell/Ruby Keeler film that inspired this 1980 stage musical.
And that’s the problem I always have with this show, the paper-thin plot we’re stuck with. It’s not so much a plot, in fact, as a skeletal dramatic scaffolding on which to hang a number of crowd-pleasing tap-dance numbers. Read More
Board approves sales tax resolution for November ballot
by Joash Tiarks
Bethany Reporter
With residents passing the one percent Facility Sales Tax initiative for Shelby County, Okaw Valley schools voted in June to finalize their receipt of their portion of the sales tax revenue, which could begin as early as November. Read More
Photo by RR Best
Saluting, Memorializing
During the Memorial Day Service at Greenhill Cemetery Monday, members of Boy Scout Troop 39 salute those veterans who gave their lives while serving their country.
Board passes own sales tax resolution, in step with Sullivan
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur/Sullivan Reporter
The Arthur-Lovington School District acquired extra parking space at their regular meeting on Wednesday, May 14.
An additional city lot, located at the corner of Park and Ash Street, was purchased for $34,500. Recently, this spot became available for sale, and the district found that it would be a convenient area for parking space. Funds from the district farm that was previously sold will be used to help pay for the additional lot. Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
Pictured above is the Lovington High School. It was built in 1907. If you have any other information, please contact the Moultrie County Historical Society at 217-728-4085.
Photo by Keith Stewart
Pictured is the 2014 Little Theatre cast, which will begin the season June 4 with “42nd Street.”
Doors open June 4 with first production
By Mallory Murphy
Sullivan Reporter
Sullivan’s square gained more than 50 new faces this week as The Little Theatre brought in its cast and crew for their 57th summer season of shows. A total of 112 actors, designers, directors, technicians, and staff members from all over the United States will come to town during the 10 weeks of shows.
“To have so many great actors and technicians back again this year who have made The Little Theatre their second home makes putting these shows together so much fun,” said executive director and producer John Stephens. Read More
Photo by Keith Stewart
Signs like the one above are scattered throughout residential areas, but parents say drivers are still being reckless while children are outside playing.
Parents cite speeding cars in residential areas
by Ariana Cherry
Arthur Reporter
It’s that time of year when the weather is warmer, and children are spending time outside playing or walking or riding their bike home from school. As a result, it is important for drivers to be extra aware of children in school-zone and residential areas, but according to some parents, there are some who aren’t taking the extra precaution.
“There are drivers who are driving too fast. People are just zooming around the curves, and they aren’t stopping at stop signs,” noted Heather Casteel, a parent in Sullivan.
Casteel lives just past the golf course and has noticed an increased number of speeding drivers in her area.
“There’s a speed limit sign near the golf course. It is supposed to be 30 miles per hour, and people are driving at least 50,” she explained. “I have to warn the kids to stay away from the roads when they are outside. But if they are playing basketball and the ball goes out in the road, then they have to go out there and get it. Drivers need to be aware that kids might go out in the road.” Read More
Each to vote on own resolution this month
by Derek Pope
& Keith Stewart
keith@newsprogress.com
Sullivan Schools may have passed a resolution Monday evening to place a school facility sales tax on the November ballot, but they aren’t the only district to serve the county desiring the extra revenue.
Both Okaw Valley and Arthur-Lovington school districts are expected to pass their own resolutions this month, with OV meeting on the 22nd and AL meeting on the 14th, though even without them, the referendum would still go before Moultrie County voters in November. Read More
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Miss Arthur Pageant
Pictured is the Miss Arthur winners from Saturday’s pageant. From left to right: Miss Pre-Teen Arthur Deanna Clark, Miss Arthur Emily Powell, Jr. Miss Arthur Kayla Hodge, and Little Miss Arthur Alana Perez.