•October 17, 2018• The Charleston Alley Theatre in conjunction with The Mattoon Area Arts Council along with Black Op’s Productions is holding open auditions for the show “Ornaments: 6 Christmas Stories in One Act”. This is the second year the theatre is putting on an original script by Sullivan’s Matthew Gerard Burns. He wrote last year’s Tinker, Tailor Elf, Spy. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• As soon as the influenza (flu) vaccine is available in your community, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends everyone six months and older be vaccinated. The nasal spray flu vaccine is once again a recommended option for influenza vaccination. During the past two flu seasons, the nasal spray was not recommended due to concern about its effectiveness. “It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “The flu season typically starts around October so we recommend you make … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress The County Board met on October 11 with all but Bill Voyles and Kevin MeReynolds present. Chairman Dave McCabe advised the board of a letter from hired legal assistance regarding a possible breach of computer files. The matter is still under investigation, but they believe no files were compromised. The board will be advised as the investigation continues. A motion was approved to appoint Sam Scott and Tim Henderson to the Ethics Commission of Moultrie County effective immediately. Hollie Atchison has withdrawn, and a replacement will be voted on at … Read More
•October 17, 2018• The Sullivan volleyball team could not pick up its first win of the season with losses to St. Teresa Thursday and Cerro Gordo on Senior Night Monday. Thursday, Oct. 11, the Redskins lost a Central Illinois Conference match against St. Teresa in straight sets, 25-8, 25-6. In a non-conference game Monday night, Cerro Gordo played spoiler to Sullivan’s Senior Night by defeating the Redskins 25-14, 25-22. Sullivan honored four seniors including Zoe Ray, Esther Miller, Ally Elzy and Jessica Voyles. For results from the Windsor-Stewardson/Strasburg, see the WSS article. This loss puts Sullivan’s record at 0-29 and … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Okaw Valley finished the week 2-0 in Little Okaw Valley Conference Northwest division action with wins over LSA and Sangamon Valley and defeated Meridian Monday night in Moweaqua. Thursday, Oct. 11, OV defeated LSA in straight sets, 25-18, 25-11. Kate Jeffers recorded nine kills, one ace, four blocks and two digs. Paige Coleman added six kills and seven digs. Madison Voegel contributed three kills and an ace, and Bella Benning added nine digs. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress On the balmy, fall evening of September 14 Ed Herschberger and his family of seven musically gifted children realized a long-held dream of having the first Backyard Bluegrass Festival at their farm. To their amazement, nearly 700 people came by motor coach, hauling campers with lawn chairs for a weekend of bluegrass music—Moultrie County style. Unfortunately, this premier event flew under the radar for many of us. We missed the chance to sit on the Herschberger’s grassy lawn and hear Kyle and Melissa Trippett, the Petersens, John Cowan with Darin … Read More
•October 17, 2018• The Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church is having a Bazaar and Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the church in Mt. Zion. The Bazaar opens at 8:00 a.m. lasting until 7:00 p.m. or until supplies last. A soup supper will be served from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will include: chili, beef vegetable, vegetarian vegetable and potato soups; relish, cheese and crackers, corn bread, desserts, and drinks are all included. There will be a string band playing at 5:00 p.m. and again at 6:00 p.m. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor After breaking its win streak last week, the Windsor-Stewardson-Strasburg volleyball team started a new one. The Hatchets defeated South Central and Neoga in the Nation Trail Conference Tournament over the weekend and knocked off Sullivan last Tuesday. Against Neoga, WSS won in two sets 25-16 and 25-10. Megan Schlechte led WSS with 15 kills, 11 digs, two assists and an ace. … Read More
•October 17, 2018• “Trunk or Treat” for children in costume will be 4-6 p.m.,October 28 in the side yard at Dalton City United Methodist Church, 200 E. Freeland St. … Read More