Strong Raider First Half Too Much for ALAH

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•January 17, 2018• A poor second quarter doomed the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team in a nonconference battle against Central A&M last Tuesday. The Knights fell behind seven points in the first quarter, but it was a 20-8 second-quarter run for the Raiders that extended the lead to 39-20 at the half. ALAH outscored A&M in the second half 28-26, but it wasn’t enough in the eventual 65-48 loss. Colton Romine tallied a team-high 15 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks to lead the Knights. … Read More

Obituaries 1-17-2018: Mary Moore

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Mary Moore Mary S. Moore, 99, of Sullivan passed away at 9:45 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2018 in her residence. Celebration of Life services were at 11 a.m. Sunday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ in Sullivan with Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  … Read More

City Works With McDonald’s on Renovation Plans

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•January 17, 2018• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The city of Sullivan is working with Sullivan McDonald’s Restaurant owners to take advantage of a TIF I qualified renovation. For the past five or six years, McDonald’s has weighed the possibilities of either rebuilding or renovating the existing restaurant. Mayor Short announced at the last city council meeting that the current restaurant will be renovated. The estimated $724,000 renovation project is inside the city’s TIF I district, but TIF I expires in 2022.  … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Nancy Eckel

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Nancy Eckel Nancy L. Eckel, 91, of Sullivan passed away at 8:15 p.m. Sunday January 14, 2018 in Eastview Terrace, Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday in the Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday in the church. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials are suggested to the Moultrie County Relay for Life. Arrangements by the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Nancy was born May 5, 1926 in Sullivan the daughter of Glen H. and Agnes Harshman Lane. … Read More

Lovington Board Sticks with Muzzle and Leash Decision

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•January 10, 2018• Lovington village board met in December sticking by a dangerous dog decision and reporting on past due water bill appeal procedures. Chastity Foster requested a hearing on the village decision requiring her dog to be muzzled and on a leash when outdoors. Lori Miller stated her concern about the dog being loose. After discussion among village board members, Doug Smith, Pam Anklam, Dennis Garmon and April Daily decided to stay with an earlier decision to require Foster’s dog to be muzzed and leashed when outdoors. … Read More

Sullivan Fifth Grade Moves to Middle School

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•January 10, 2018• A plan to ease elementary school overcrowding while increasing course options was proposed by Sullivan Unit 300 Supt. Ted Walk to the school board Monday. Moving the fifth grade from the elementary school to the middle school building in the 2018-2019 school year should provide a permanent solution to a problem that has existed for several years. “Every classroom in the elementary school is being used,” Supt. Walk said. “There are times when occupational therapists and aides are working with students in storage closets.” Built in 1996 Sullivan Elementary School exceeds its capacity with 548 students and 29 … Read More

A Conversation on Aging Held at Senior Center

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•January 10, 2018• The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging will host in partnership with Moultrie County Senior Center, a Moultrie and Douglas County Conversation on Aging 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, January 25 at the Moultrie County Senior Center, 114 E. Jefferson St. in Sullivan. ECIAAA is convening a series of County Conversations on Aging in its Planning and Service Area (PSA 05 16-counties) during January and February to prepare for the next Area Plan for Fiscal Years 2019-2021. The Area Plan is a blueprint for the development and coordination of community-based services and supports for older Americans and families.  … Read More

Strasburg Lions Host Trivia

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•January 10, 2018• The fifth annual Strasburg Lion’s Club Trivia Night begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 20 in the Stewardson-Strasburg High School main gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the evening includes 10 rounds of Trivia with cash payouts for the top three teams, a 50/50 drawing, and SSHS Leo Club concessions. Teams may consist of up to eight players with a 20 percent discount for those paying by January 18. For more information contact Lion Justin Krile at krileauction@gmail.com or call 217/246-1332. … Read More