•October 17, 2018• The Sullivan High School Student Council will host their first blood drive of the year on October 31 from 9:30-2:30 in the high school gym. Contact Marsha Kirby at 217-728-8311 ext. 1280 to set up a time or walk-ins will be welcomed. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond football team could not upset the undefeated Argenta-Oreana Bombers at Arthur Friday night. AO, which stands atop the Little Okaw Valley Conference at 5-0, scored 38 first half points on mostly big passing plays. “Argenta is a good team,” said ALAH coach Ryan Jefferson. “They have speed, strength, but I think the difference this year for most teams is their aggressiveness in the trenches, both offensively and defensively. It isn’t matched by many other teams. Most of their scores came from big plays where we had guys to the … Read More
•October 17, 2018• The First Baptist Church will host a chili cook-off following church service at 11:00 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 28. Serving will begin at 11:45 in Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite chili to be judged or act as a judge and sample the entries. The public is invited to attend. … Read More
Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, October 22 – Roasted turkey, mashed potatoes w/gravy, green bean casserole, dressing, peaches Tuesday, October 23 – Chili w/beans, mixed lettuce salad w/dressing packet, crackers, Waldorf salad Wednesday, October 24 – Beef stroganoff over noodles, corn, broccoli, whole grain wheat, banana Thursday, October 25 – Ham, frosted sweet potatoes, midair blend vegetables, dinner roll, cranberry gelatin salad Friday, October 26 – Liver and onions, scalloped potatoes, buttered pears, graham crackers, whole grain wheat, dreamsicle gelatin … Read More
Elaine Craig Mary Elain “Elaine” Craig, 88, of Sullivan, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018, in Lakeland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Effingham. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 18 at First Church of God in Lovington; visitation will be one hour before the service. Burial will take place in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Sullivan/Okaw Valley football team could not find its first win of the year on Senior Night against Clinton at Victory Field Friday night. “Defensively we played better than we had the previous two weeks,” said Sullivan coach Jeff Myers. “Played better assignment football most of the time. The offense didn’t do the defense any favors by continually giving them a short field. Offensively, we continue to lose at the line of scrimmage.” Clinton scored on a 36-yard pass in the first quarter and scored 14 more points in the second … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Sonya Best for the News Progress “Sullivan Spark is a group of citizens from the Sullivan area bringing a spark to ignite the future of Sullivan.” At the last meeting the 80 area residents attending were randomly divided into eight person groups. From the ideas presented by those groups, four areas were identified on which to focus. The group as a whole voted on four areas which they feel can be improved upon in no specific order; parks and recreation, entertainment and tourism, retail and dining, and housing. About 80 area residents have committed to developing … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist In 2000, a national group that knows about such things declared Illinois to have the best higher education offerings among the states for quality and affordability. Today, in contrast, nearly half all Illinois high school grads headed to college flee to institutions out of state. This can be turned around, but not without a renewed collaboration among state leadership on affordability, focus and understanding of the new realities. Some background. Though not everyone needs a bachelor’s degree, every youngster who can benefit needs post-high school training and education. To meet these … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week The 1993 soybean crop in Moultrie County shows signs of being a “bin buster” with yields of early beans exceeding 50 bushels an acre according to Sullivan Grain. A photo shows beans on the Melvin Wiley farm that were testing under 11.8 percent moisture. When the pumpkin crop comes in, things get busy at Spencers’ produce. The farm, located south of Sullivan, owned by Clarence and Phyllis Spencer has been operating at its current location since 1975. Pumpkins at Spencers’ come in all shapes and sizes, and if you want, a variety of decorations thanks … Read More
•October 17, 2018• The holiday season is just around the corner and plans are well underway for the 20th annual Festival of Trees at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, wreaths and home décor will adorn the Lumpkin Family Center for Health Education at Sarah Bush Lincoln from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 16, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, November 17. The public is invited to share in this winter wonderland event, themed “Misletoe Magic.” Net proceeds from this year’s Festival of Trees will support Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation’s initiative, “Life . . . … Read More