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Obituaries 2-27-2019: Joanie Warf

News Progress Posted on February 27, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 27, 2019

Joanie Warf Joanie Warf, 79, of Arthur passed away at 7:25 p.m. Monday, February 25, 2019 in the Arthur Home. Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 27) at Edwards Funeral Home, 221 East Main St. in Arcola.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 28 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Arthur Cemetery. Joan was born April 27, 1939 in Arthur. She is a daughter of Floyd Russell and Lucille Margaret Adams Vaughn. She married Max Warf March 28, 1956 in Paris, Ill. … Read More

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Obituaries 2-27-2019: Joyce Heffner

News Progress Posted on February 27, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 27, 2019

Joyce Heffner Joyce Louise (Robinson) Hefner, 79, went to be with our Lord on February 25, 2019 in Autumn Leaves Assisted Living in Flower Mound, Texas. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2019 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in French Cemetery in Allenville. … Read More

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Donny’s Dangling Conversation with His Friend Beatty

News Progress Posted on February 27, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 27, 2019

•February 27 2019• By Evelyn Burtcheard NP Guest Columnist Ever notice how little kids all have imaginary friends or super powerful human ones? Many years later a member of my married family told me he had a bear for a friend when he was little, and they ate bananas together; however, he was the one who got sick. One thing they all have in common is the friend is always a constant companion. An extra place must be set at the table, a spot on a chair or a sofa is saved. Danny would put the vegetables he did not … Read More

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Redskin Spirit Store Opens

News Progress Posted on February 27, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 27, 2019

•February 27 2019• This past quarter the Sullivan High School Entrepreneurship II class has been working with the administration on a new project. Sullivan High School will now have its own gift shop, The Redskin Spirit Store. The store will be set up in the office where items may be purchased from the secretary, Nikki Cloyd, during regular office hours 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on days when school is in session. During the introductory phase, there will be four apparel items offered including long sleeve t-shirts, short sleeve t-shirts, crew neck sweatshirts and hooded sweatshirts all with Redskin logos. New shipments … Read More

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Windsor FFA Hosts Banquet

News Progress Posted on February 27, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 27, 2019

•February 27 2019• The Windsor FFA Chapter is hosting their annual banquet and labor auction at 6:30 p.m. March 15 in the old gym of the Windsor High School. RSVP with Emily Perry at 217-459-2636 or to perrye@windsorcusd.org. … Read More

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FCCLA Members Attend Conference

News Progress Posted on February 20, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 20, 2019

•February 20, 2019• Students from Sullivan High School and Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond High School attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Section 15 Leadership Conference February 12 in Charleston.  FCCLA members from eight area schools made up the nearly 115 participants in the day-long event. The theme for the meeting was “Explore the Unexplored.” SHS members in attendance were Morgan Moll, Alexis Britton, Natalie Voyles and advisor Heather Hinton. Attending from ALAH High School were Katelyn Ahrendt, Keegan Ashenfelter, Kassidy Bissey, Adriana Burton, Kathryn Cohan, Hunter Carson, Ryli Kauffman, Jessica Renfro, Erin Schrock Meredith Schrock, Addison Tinkle, Kelly Toto, … Read More

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Aspen Creek Open House

News Progress Posted on February 20, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 20, 2019

•February 20, 2019• Aspen Creek Memory Support Residences is holding an open house 2-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22 and 23. Everyone is invited to visit . Aspen Creek is located at 411 N. West Street in Sullivan. Call 217-728-2092 for more information. … Read More

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New Utility Monitoring for Sullivan

News Progress Posted on February 20, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 20, 2019

•February 20, 2019• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress At the Sullivan City Council meeting Commissioner Mike Kirk explained the city was in need of a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System update. It is a monitoring system for the city’s generators. The old one was installed about 18 years ago and it won’t operate on the newer computer systems. Kirk also mentioned that there wasn’t any security on the older system which leaves it open to possible security attacks. A new system would cost around $150,000 and have the ability to be monitored on other devices such … Read More

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Sullivan Senior Coop Swimmer Qualifies for State

News Progress Posted on February 20, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 20, 2019

•February 20, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan coop boys’ swim team placed eighth with 53 points in the IHSA Sectional meet at Centennial High School Saturday, and one Redskin advanced to the state meet. Senior Brodie Goss qualified for state in the 100-yard breaststroke with a first-place finish and a time of 59.96 16. “Brodie is a senior USA regional and state qualifier who is now an IHSA 100 breaststroke state participant,” said coach Nichole Hendry. “He’s worked endlessly toward this accomplishment and has earned respect from teammates and coaches alike.” … Read More

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Menus 2-20-2019

News Progress Posted on February 20, 2019 by webmasterFebruary 20, 2019

Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, February 25 – Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, brussels sprouts, whole grain wheat (1), apricots Tuesday, February 26 – Shepherd’s pie w/veggies, creamy cole slaw, dinner roll, warm fruit crisp Wednesday, February 27 – Pork chop sandwich, buttered baby baker potatoes, Mexi corn, bun, fruit juice Thursday, February 28 – Beefy vegetable & lentil soup, sliced pears, peanut butter cup, crackers, oatmeal raisin cookie Friday, March 1 – Mushroom crusted chicken breast, potato casserole, venetian blend vegetables, dinner roll, fresh fruit … Read More

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BASO Car Show a success



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The Bethany Advocates and Support Organization hosted its annual car show on August 22 at Crowder Park. The perfect afternoon weather bought out 52 entries and many enthusiastic onlookers. Greg Fitzgerald’s 1966 Pontiac GTO took home Best off Show honors.


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