Findlay’s Distinguished Alumni Award 

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Reflects Love of Children and Community  •April 11, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress The Findlay High School Alumni Association bestowed its Distinguished Alumni Award to Chris Eadie Tippit for her work with children and in community service. “I never wanted or expected recognition for my work. I have simply done what God called me to do,” Tippit said, She was born and raised in Findlay and has always had a love of children and people. After graduating from Eastern Illinois University, she taught for 37 years in Beecher City/Shumway, Pana, Tower Hill and Findlay. She and her husband, … Read More

ALAH Basketball Represented Well in All Area Game

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•April 11, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s basketball program was well represented at the News Gazette’s 7th Annual All-Area Game at Parkland College’s Dodds Athletic Center in Champaign Sunday afternoon. Seniors Hannah Wallen and Colton Romine participated in the all-star game with a focus on having fun. “I expected to come and have fun, and it’s obvious these are tough girls; they’re good, players to be invited to play here,” said Wallen. “It was a lot of fun.” Wallen scored eight points in the game, including a last-second deep 3-pointer to end the third quarter to help … Read More

Senior Center Health Screens 

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•April 11, 2018• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, May 17 in the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More

WSS Softball is Winning Games in All Kinds of Weather

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•April 11, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports Unlike many of the area schools, the Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg softball team has been squeezing in games during the most improbable weather. But why not? It’s working. The Hatchets won four more games this past week to improve their record to 10-0 on the season. “The weather has been a challenge that all teams are dealing with,” said coach Craig Moffett. “The players have been mentally tough in practice and games, even when it’s cold and windy. The parents are awesome and have brought blankets, hot chocolate and heaters for the dugout in some … Read More

“It’s A Spring Thing” in Blue Mound

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•April 11, 2018• Do you love hand made items or have a favorite direct sales representative? Do you need a special something for you or your home? Mark your calendars for Friday, April 27th from 4:00-8:00 pm and Saturday, April 28th from 9:00-3:00 pm. at the Blue Mound Civic Center located at 551 N. Lewis Street in Blue Mound. There  will be 30+ vendors featuring Wreaths, Grave Saddles, Candles, T-shirt Quilts, Embroidery, Wood Crafts, Local Honey, Homemade Fudge,and much more.  … Read More

Science Fiction and Pulp Literature Featured at EIU by English  Scholar

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•April 11, 2018• English scholar Dr. Jad Smith will discuss how science fiction writer Alfred Bester combined elements of modernism and popular pulp fiction to transform the field of science fiction on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 9 am in the Coleman Hall Auditorium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University. The talk is free and open to the public. … Read More

Thinking About Health States Developing Solutions To ‘Dental Deserts’ Problem

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•April 11, 2018• By Wendell Potter, Rural Health News Service Access to dental care is a serious and worsening health problem in rural America. But now many states are beginning to enact legislation that could ease the pain. The federal government says 63 million Americans live in dental deserts — areas where few if any dentists practice — and that more than half of those who live in the deserts are in rural areas. Hundreds of counties throughout the United States have no dentist, meaning residents often have to drive long distances for dental care. https://datawarehouse.hrsa.gov/topics/shortageAreas.aspx Nebraska is among the … Read More

Obituaries 4-11-2018: Bryan Agge

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Bryan Agge SFC Bryan Paul Agge, 38, of Greenwood, Ind., formerly of Sullivan, passed away April 5, 2018, in Greenwood, Ind. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 13 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Arthur Cemetery in Arthur with military rites by the Camp Atterbury Honor Guard. … Read More

ALAH Students attend Leadership Meeting at EIU

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•April 11, 2018• Eighteen students from Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School attended the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Section 15 Leadership Conference February 15 at the Family Worship Center in Mattoon. FCCLA members from nine area schools made up the nearly 130 participants in the day-long event. The theme for the meeting was “Unmask Your Potential.” Members in attendance from ALAH High School were Kassidy Bissey, Collin Budd, Adriana Burton, Kyla Carson, Janette Comstock, Hannah Cook, Madisyn Crafton, Charlotte Donkers, Shelby Frederick, Joselyn Garza, Emma Harris, Jessica Renfro, Megan Osborne, Karissa Rocke, Seirra Root, Meredith Schrock, Logan Streible, Kara … Read More