Donald Ferguson Donald J. Ferguson, 88, of Sullivan passed away at 8:03 p.m. Thursday February 8, 2018 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
Richard Shellabarger Paul Richard Shellabarger (Shelly) passed away peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer February 10, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born March 16, 1940 in Natchez, Mississippi. A memorial service was held Monday, Feb. 12 in First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. … Read More
•February 14, 2018• The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team split a pair of games this week. The Timberwolves defeated Cerro-Gordo Bement Friday but lost to Decatur LSA last Tuesday. Against CGB, OV improved its record to 13-12 overall and 2-2 in the LOVC NW with a 64-29 win. Jared Bunfill poured in a game-high 27 points to go with three steals and two rebounds. … Read More
Peace Meal Monday, February 19 – Swiss beef patties w/green peppers, onions, and tomatoes, brown rice, corn, whole grain wheat (1), applesauce Tuesday, February 20 – Taco salad w/meat, cheese and beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and taco sauce, mandarin rings, taco chips, cake Wednesday, February 21 – Roast beef in gravy, mashed potatoes, seasoned greens, Texas toast, plums Thursday, February 22 – Stuffed chicken breast, baked onions, midair blend vegetables, whole grain wheat (1), pineapple pistachio pudding Friday, February 23 – Tuna noodle casserole, peas, Harvard beets, whole grain wheat (1), fresh fruit Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, February 19 … Read More
Barbara Otto Barbara S. Otto, 87, of Arthur passed away at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, February 11, 2018 in her residence in Arthur. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday, February 15 in the HCK West Building one mile south of Arthur. Bishop David E. Schrock will officiate. Burial will be in Otto Cemetery in Arthur with visitation 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Wednesday, February 14) in the HCK West Building. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola is assisting the family with arrangements. … Read More
•February 14, 2018• By Mike Brothers Captured Moments, the new pictorial history of Moultrie County, launches discounted pre-sales Feb. 15 at the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society Heritage Center in Sullivan. The hardbound full color book covers Moultrie County’s history from Native Americans to 2017 with Janet Roney and Pat Cribbit putting together the 197 page pictorial history of the area in under a year. “We have posted historic photographs on FaceBook and the post of the 1900s eclipse this year received 5000 hits,” Cribbit said. “So we knew people were interested.” She has sorted through the thousands of … Read More
•February 14, 2018• By The Chicago Defender IP Bicentennial Series On May 5, 1905, Robert Sengstacke Abbott founded the Chicago Defender newspaper in a small kitchen in his landlord’s apartment, with an initial investment of 25 cents and a press run of 300 copies. The Chicago Defender’s first issues were in the form of four-page, six-column handbills, filled with local news items gathered by Abbott and clippings from other newspapers. Five years later, the Chicago Defender began to attract a national audience. By the start of World War I, the Chicago Defender was the nation’s most influential Black weekly newspaper, … Read More
•February 14, 2018• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress A sea of fashionable red couture flooded Courtyard Estates as more than 150 senior citizens converged for the 10th annual Valentine’s Day Luncheon and Poetry Contest Friday, Feb. 9. The event is sponsored by the Mid-Illinois Senior Services and hosted by Courtyard. Tables were beautifully decorated with white tablecloths, red placemats and centerpieces of red rose arrangements in crystal vases. Red and gold balloons floated above the tables. Ellen Ferrera presented a program of piano selections that included “ Be My Love”, “My Funny Valentine”, “Let It Be Me”, “My … Read More
•February 14, 2018• By Jason Brown NP Sports After defeating the No. 10 seeded Meridian in the first round of the IHSA Class 2A Arthur Regional, the Sullivan girls’ basketball team upset its way to the Sweet 16 on Feb. 12. On their way to a sectional championship match, the Redskins upset No. 3 seeded Greenville and No. 2 seeded Tuscola to win the Arthur regional, then upset No. 1 seeded Marshall in the sectional semifinals Monday night in Effingham. “Words can’t express how happy I am for these girls,” said Sullivan coach Sheri McCain. “They continue to defy the … Read More
•February 14, 2018• Registered voters who are not able to go to the polls to vote on election day March 20 are able to vote before that date by the following two methods. Voters do not need an excuse to utilize these methods. Vote by mail began February 8, and the last day an application may be accepted in the county clerk’s office for a ballot to be mailed is Thursday, March 15. Applications may be obtained by contacting the county clerk’s office at 728-4389, or on-line at www.moultriecountyil.com and download an application. Upon the clerk’s office receiving the completed … Read More