“Empowering Women” Showcases  Women in Business

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•March 7, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Elizabeth Houser of Country Financial and Cathrine Craig of Cathrine’s Gallery of Sullivan are showcasing women business owners in Moultrie County, Friday, March 16. “We have so many resources in Sullivan that people don’t even know about,” Houser said, noting a recent conference on leadership she attended inspired the ideas for “Empowering Women”. “The group is a way for women business owners to come together and share their ideas and products with each other and the  public.” She explained that many people don’t know, for example, that Country Financial can … Read More

Sullivan Civic Center Options Reviewed 

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•March 7, 2018• By Mike Brothers The design won architectural awards when it opened in 1964, but the Sullivan Civic Center has had a tortured history of repairs and renovations. IGW Architects Riley Glerum and Rick Krall of Urbana presented an assessment of the center’s condition and possible solutions for the Sullivan City Council to consider during a special meeting Thursday, March 1 at Elizabeth Titus Library. City administrator Dan Flannell first dispelled rumors about the civic center to the room filled with 50 citizens. “In spite of rumors and FaceBook posts you may have heard or seen,” Flannell began, … Read More

Letter to the Editor 3-7-2018

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To the Editor, When a youth group and their sponsors try to provide a nice meal as a fund-raiser, there are several things that are quickly and soundly learned. First, people who are in the restaurant business are geniuses. A good quality meal provided at a good price in a clean environment without a long wait is a truly remarkable feat. To do so with untrained teens is miraculous. Second, those meal providers work hard in a pressure environment. They deserve good conditions, good pay and kindness. … Read More

Applications Being Accepted for Arts in Decatur’s Park

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•March 7, 2018• Applications are being accepted from artists interested in exhibiting at Arts in Central Park, a juried art fair held in Central Park in downtown Decatur September 15 and 16. Deadline to apply is June 1. Artwork for jurying and inclusion in the show must be original. Assistance of commercial molds and kits may not be used. Resale of purchased item is not permissible. … Read More

Okaw Valley Schools Take Threat Hoaxes Seriously

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•March 7, 2018• Okaw Valley High School students learned recent threats that have caused lock downs at area schools were not acceptable in the Valley. Principal Matt Shoaff opened the March 1 assembly by pointing out 12 schools in the area had been on lock down recently for threats made over social media. “This is unacceptable and gives all of us a black eye,” Shoaff said. “We want to come to school to learn and have a good time.” Supt. Kent Stauder made it clear there would be consequences for anyone making threats on Okaw Valley students. “Every morning when … Read More

Trevecca University Team Features Sullivan Player

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•March 7, 2018• Brittin Boyer is celebrating achievements during Trevecca women’s basketball season. Boyer from Sullivan was the Trevecca University Trojans’ primary threat in the post. Boyer transferred from Eastern Illinois University before the 2017-18 season. Boyer finished second in scoring (9.4 PPG) and led the team in rebounding (6.3 RPG), which was ninth most in the Great Midwest. She finished second in assists (49) and turned in three double-doubles. … Read More

Candidate Forum Thursday

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•March 7, 2018• The Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development sponsored Candidates Forum is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. This is open to the public with local candidates asked questions in a forum with Sullivan Supt. of School’s Ted Walk serving as moderator. … Read More

Bats are Helpful in Mosquito Control

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•March 7, 2018• By Ellen Ferrara for The News Progress “Illinois has 12 species of bats, most of which are small or large brown bats,”  Alysia Callison of Rock Springs Nature Center told the Mid-Illinois Senior Services audience Feb. 12. The Sullivan based senior services center has contracted with the Macon County Conservation District for a series of monthly educational programs. These programs are offered free on the second Tuesday of each month. Callison is Senior Program Naturalist at Rock Springs Nature Center and presented a lecture with slides on bats. She explained that bats prefer to roost in caves, … Read More