Superintendent-Y Stuff: A Walk with Mr. Walk

News Progress Posted on by

•December 5, 2018• By Ted Walk, Supt. Sullivan CUSD #300 The Sullivan Middle School Building is over 100 years old. Its ability to serve students to this day is a testament to the care and maintenance it has been given over the years. One area of the building that was showing many signs of wear and tear was the space located above the gym. Some may remember it as the study hall room while others remember it as the library. Through the generosity of a grant through the Sullivan Community Education Foundation, this space was able to undergo a major remodel. Not only … Read More

Community Christmas Tree Joins Downtown Holiday Celebration

News Progress Posted on by

•December 5, 2018• Sullivan High School student Breanna Barrix thought a community Christmas tree lighting would be a nice touch for the season but didn’t know how to get it done. At 9:14 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 Buxton’s Garden Farm delivered the community Christmas tree to the southeast corner of the courthouse. “When she called me, I almost fell over,” Breanna’s cousin Rob Young said of any teenager caring about the community, so he got on board immediately. “I have been watching Christmas specials, and community tree lightings bring people together in the spirit of the season,” Barrix explained. Young … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Water Control Public Meeting

News Progress Posted on by

•December 5, 2018• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a public meeting at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, December 5) at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current water control plan for Lake Shelbyville, water control operations, and dam safety. Engineering staff from the USACE St. Louis District office will present information about water control operations and procedures, and dam safety. The Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center is located east of the Lake Shelbyville Main Dam at 1989 State Hwy. 16 in Shelbyville. For additional information, call our project office at … Read More

Runners Make All Area Boys’ Teams

News Progress Posted on by

•December 5, 2018• The Champaign News Gazette announced its 2018 All-Area boys’ cross-country teams last week. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond had two runners earn honors, and Sullivan had one. For the Knights, sophomore Layton Hall was named to the all-area second team, and senior Austin Romine earned all-area honorable mention honors. For Sullivan, sophomore Chase McClure earned all-area honorable mention honors. … Read More

Findlay American Legion Aux. Has Blood Drive

News Progress Posted on by

•December 5, 2018• The Findlay American Legion Auxiliary hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 4 at the Findlay American Legion Post Home. This was their annual Christmas drive so there were plenty of Christmas treats to sample. Christmas giving begins with donating blood and giving someone the Gift of Life. … Read More

Obituaries 12-5-2018: Bob Crockett

News Progress Posted on by

Bob Crockett Bob Crockett, 64, of Decatur, formerly of Sullivan, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 in his home in Decatur. Private family graveside services with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be held in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. McMullin-Young Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. … Read More