Okaw Valley’s Fritz Signs Letter with Rend Lake College
•December 20, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports This summer on July 15 Garrett Fritz made a pledge to continue his baseball career at Rend Lake College next fall. The senior standout made it official Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Bethany when he signed his letter of intent. “It was a good offer so I couldn’t really turn it down,” said Fritz. “And I talked to all my coaches and parents, and it just turned out to be the right fit for me.” “He is one of the most competitive young men I have been around,” said OV baseball coach … Read More
Allenville Christian Has Christmas Service
•December 20, 2017• Allenville Christian Church will hold a Christmas Eve Service at 8 p.m. Dec. 24. Everyone is welcome. … Read More
Obituaries 12-20-17: Ruth Yates
Ruth Yates Ruth M. Yates, 89, of Sullivan passed away at 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
A Night Filled with Bad Shots Haunts Timberwolves
•December 20, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team snapped its 3-game winning streak with a nonconference loss to Central A&M Friday. A poor shooting night caught up with the Timberwolves as they fell behind 33-12 at the half and could not recover for the eventual 52-25 loss. “The key stat for us was that we couldn’t make shots,” said Okaw Valley coach Brooks Inman. “We were 1-for-18 from 3-point range, and that will not get the job done.” Jared Bunfill led OV with eight points, and Austin Hill had six. Sam Hagerman and Ty … Read More
Obituaries 12-20-17: Vivian Brumitt
Vivian Brumitt Vivian Brumitt, 88, of Kankakee, formerly of Lovington, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 in Miller Health Care in Kankakee. Visitation was held Saturday, December 16 in Clancy-Gernon Funeral Home in Bourbonnais. Private burial will take place at a later date. … Read More
Sullivan City Council Looks Into Cemetery Changes
•December 20, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress Increasing the cost of grave openings and possibly building a cremation wall were discussed by Sullivan City Council. The cemetery board met at 1 pm December 11 with members recommending an increase in rates by $50. During the week, grave openings would be $650 and $750 during the weekend; although cremation grave openings would remain the same. … Read More
ALAH Physics Club Shows Project to School Board
Tax Levy Approved •December 20, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress “Everything looks pretty good for now,” Supt. of Schools Kenny Schwengel reported noting the present balance for the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond district is $7,410,556.10. “But we still have not received any mandated categorical payments. Although, there have been $91,000 paid in general state aid but no payments for transportation,” he added. A public hearing for the 2017 tax levy was held and approved. The total tax levy is $7,827,550 at 5.91% with a tax rate of $3.58. The board also discussed leasing a 14-passenger activity bus for the district … Read More
Scams, Fraud and ID Theft Workshop
•December 20, 2017• SAIL, Soyland Access to Independent Living, will host a free workshop about Scams, Fraud and ID Theft 1:30-3 p.m. Tuesday, January 16 in Lovington Public Library located at 110 W. State Street. The speaker is Shari Rowe, postal inspector with United States Postal Inspection Service. The workshop is free; reservations are not required. For more information call Betty Watkins, Rural Outreach Coordinator, at 774-4322. … Read More
Moultrie County Board Approves Appointments
•December 20, 2017• Drainage district appointments and a couple of zoning issues occupied Moultrie County Board board members Dec. 14. Legislative committee chair Tim Rose appointed drainage commissioners to 2020 terms: Tony Sager-Asa Creek, Kurt Robson-Dist 34 Jonathon Creek Twp, Dennis Coslow-Lovington 22,23,26,27 & 34, Keith Krapf-Dist #3 town of Lovington, Tony Brown-#6 town of Lovington, Doug Jurgens-Dist #4 town of Lowe, Willard L Schalbach-Union Dist #1, Eric Crawford-Dist #2 town of Sullivan, Lucille Crawford-sub Dist #2 of Dist #6 Sul two, Charles R. Doty – Wet Okaw outlet, William McIlwain-Whitely Dist #1, Michael Green-LovingtonLowe, Jonathan Creek Special, Scott Anthony … Read More