Redskins Record Win Over Cerro Gordo-Bement

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•January 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan boys’ basketball team split a pair of games last week. The Redskins lost to Warrensburg-Latham Friday but defeated Cerro-Gordo-Bement last Tuesday. Against the Cardinals Friday, the game was tied after the first quarter, but W-L took a 26-22 lead into halftime. The Cardinals broke the game open in the third quarter by doubling Sullivan’s score, 18-9. W-L did it again in the final period with an 18-8 run for the 62-39 win. … Read More

Okaw Valley Schools Facility Revitalization Advances

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•January 16, 2019• The Okaw Valley CUSD #302 Board of Education approved a resolution to put the question to voters on the April 2 ballot to issue $6.5 million in school building bonds. If approved by voters on April 2, the bonds will fund the construction of a new gymnasium to attach to the current gym at the high school, a new entryway into the front of the middle school and new playground equipment at the elementary school. The current OVHS gymnasium was built in 1937 and no longer fits the school’s needs. The new project will provide significantly more … Read More

Menus 1-16-2019

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, January 21 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, Italian green beans w/tomato, onion & bacon, whole grain wheat (1), mandarin oranges Tuesday, January 22 – Ham and beans, pickled beets, cornbread, peaches Wednesday, January 23 – Beef stew w/potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned greens, biscuit, pears Thursday, January 24 – Salisbury beef pattie, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, banana bread w/cream cheese Friday, January 25 – Pulled pork sandwich, baked beans, fruit juice, bun, scalloped pineapple … Read More

Building 1225 Begins Serving as a Community Gathering Place

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•January 16, 2019• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress When the Vineyard Church purchased the former Pamida building at 1225 S. Hamilton there was much speculation about the use of this sprawling, former retail store. “Our mission from the start has been to provide a gathering place or hub to benefit the entire community of Sullivan,” said Pastor Jim Plank of the Vineyard Church. “ For that reason, we named it Building 1225 rather than attach the Vineyard name to it.” With the opening of Ben Booker’s Second Chance Gym as an anchor, the church’s vision is becoming a … Read More

Eagles Fall To ALAH Knights at Farmer City

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•January 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team toppled Blue Ridge/Deland-Weldon 55-18 at Farmer City Thursday, Jan. 10. The Knights did not allow BR/DW to score more than six points in any quarter. After taking a 12-6 first-quarter lead, ALAH blew the game open with a 22-6 second-quarter run. The Knights outscored BR/DW 21-6 in the second half for the win. … Read More

Knights Had Some Good Quarters, But Not Enough

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•January 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond dropped two games this last week. The Knights lost to Tri-County Friday and Central A&M last Tuesday. Against the Titans Friday, ALAH fell behind 17-15 after the first quarter, but a big second quarter put the Knights ahead 32-15 at halftime. Tri-County battled back with a 19-5 third-quarter run to take the lead 44-37. The Titans held on in the fourth for the final 66-58 win. Austin Romine scored a game-high 21 points. Adam Day and Austin Plank hit double digit scoring with 19 and 16, points, respectively. Plank dropped … Read More

Sullivan Girls Ranked Fifth Among State Class 2A Teams

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•January 16, 2019• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After winning 14-straight games including 4-0 in the Central Illinois Conference, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team has risen to the No. 5 team in the Associated Press Class 2A State rankings. But Sullivan coach Sheri McCain does not want her players to become complacent. Thursday, Jan. 10, the Redskins stayed undefeated in the CIC after knocking off Clinton. Instead of blowing out the Maroons in the first quarter as Sullivan has done with most opponents this season, the Redskins gradually increased their lead each quarter. … Read More

Glo Bingo

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•January 16, 2019• Glo Bingo is coming to the Sullivan VFW Saturday, January 19. Doors open at 5 p.m. with Bingo starting at 6 p.m. This is not your Grandma’s bingo. Proceeds are going to the Moultrie County Relay for Life with over $1000 in cash prizes offered. There is a cash bar and donation bake sale. For more information call Michelle Young at 217-493-0263 or Rob Young at 217-728-2383. Buy online at glo-bingo.com Must be 18 or older to attend. … Read More

Shawnee Communications Kicks off the New Year with Donation to Lovington Library

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•January 16, 2019• Jamie Franklin, Customer Service Supervisor for Shawnee Communications, presented the Lovington Public Library with a much needed donation. The $1,200 donation consisted of employee contributions that were matched individually by Shawnee’s four shareholders, as well as the company. On hand to receive the donation were Letitia Clough (Assistant Librarian), Darcie Peck (Library Director) and Kathy Ruff (Library Board President). Library staff as thrilled by the donation, stating that the donation will help them address immediate needs. “The Lovington Library is exceedingly grateful for the donation we received. It will go a long way to helping with upkeep … Read More