•October 31, 2018• The swim team participated in the Olympia swim meet this past week. Senior Anna Wooters had six first place finishes and one second place finish. Natalie Drury placed first in one event and second in four events. Wooters brought home second place in the open division while Drury brought home a fifth place finish. … Read More
•October 31, 2018• Arthur CUSD #305 will join the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) in the seventh statewide survey of school climate and learning conditions. The survey provides a unique opportunity for students, teachers and parents to have a voice in improving their schools. From November 15 through January 18, students and teachers will be asked to take a 25 -minute research-based survey to help identify strengths and weaknesses in their school’s learning environment. The parent survey supplement will be administered from October 23 through January 18. These surveys will serve as an opportunity for schools to reflect on … Read More
•October 31, 2018• Everyone is invited to the Vineyard Church in Sullivan Saturday, November 3 for the American Cancer Society North Central Region Awards Banquet. Dinner served by Terry Warren Catering begins at 5 p.m. with the Awards Ceremony scheduled for 6 p.m. Roast beef or chicken, au gratin potatoes, green bean, tossed salad, dessert, iced tea, water, lemonade and coffee will be served. RSVP to Adam McReynolds at adamm@agri-fab.com or 217/433-8655. … Read More
•October 31, 2018• On Sunday, November 4 at 2:00 a.m. turn those clocks back one hour and enjoy the extra hour of sleep. … Read More
Charles Stiner Charles ‘Chuck’ Edward Stiner, 66 of Sullivan passed away at 11:41 p.m. Monday October 22, 2018 in his residence. Memorial services will be held at 6:30 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Pastor Michael Loy officiating. There will be no visitation. Burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneral home.net. Chuck was born April 15, 1952 in Decatur the son of Donald L. and Emma Porter Stiner. He had been a mechanic who could fix anything. Chuck married Shirley Doty on July 1, 1973 in Mt. … Read More
•October 24, 2018• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a free workshop concerning Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, October 30 at First United Methodist Church, 216 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. The speaker is Shari Rowe, Postal Inspector with United States Postal Inspection Service. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322. … Read More
•October 24, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress There were many thankful tears flowing at the house blessing for the Nohren family as friends and clergy gathered to bless their new home at 919 W. Strain St. in Sullivan. A huge platter of chocolate chip cookies baked in the new home greeted the guests along with fresh lemonade. Kristen Conlin and Amy Rickelman of Fireside Investments served as hostesses and welcomed the guests to the renovated three-bedroom home. Pastor Francis Farney of the First Apostolic Church offered the opening greeting and prayer. The Apostolic Church provided the Nohren … Read More