Recent Obituaries: Bonnie D. Wallace
Bonnie D. Wallace Bonnie D. Wallace, 97, of Sullivan passed away 2:51 p.m. Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, Decatur. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the funeral services at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan. Bonnie was born May 6, 1920 in Sullivan, the daughter of Arthur and Leona (Morgan) Herendeen. She married Luther Carl Wallace on December 14, 1947 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He … Read More
Temporary Area Closings At Lake Shelbyville
•November 8, 2017• The Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 28th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on November 17-19, 2017. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville that are closed for the season. … Read More
Holding On to Life Against the Odds in Vietnam … Oh Brother
•November 8, 2017• By Mike Brothers Veterans day is Saturday, and it is a time to honor those who served the United States during wars. Those men were called to duty to protect the freedoms we enjoy in this country, but there is one story that goes beyond that. This past weekend Oh Brother accompanied son Trevor to the Herrick Community Center where he plays mandolin for the County Line Gospel band. It was their eighth celebration honoring veterans which involved a chili supper and auction to help fund the local Food Pantry. In between music and auctions a Vietnam … Read More
Rob and The Rebels At Marrowbone Library
•November 8, 2017• Rob and The Rebels Will be Performing at the Marrowbone Public Library in Bethany 6-8 p.m. November 10. It is open to the public, and donations are welcome. Visitors should enter through the east doors to the Community Room. … Read More
Sullivan Adult Tennis Captures Two Away
•November 8, 2017• Sullivan Adult Tennis league played Effingham Oct. 29 with Susie Dobosz and captain Donna Fowler winning 6-0 6-0. Jamie Shoot and Cindy Steward won 6-0 6-0. … Read More
Highway Church of Christ Gospel
•November 8, 2017• The Highway Church of Christ in Sullivan is featuring Phil Sanders during the Nov 12-15 Jesus, Our Hope gospel meeting. Sanders is host of In Search of the Lord’s Way, a nationally broadcast television ministry seen on Dish channel 239, Directtv channel 307, WGN America Sunday at 6:00 a.m. as well as SearchTVMinistry on YouTube. Topics included in the gospel sessions Sunday, Nov. 12 are The Essence of Hope, Jesus and the Cross, Jesus and His Words at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Nov. 13 Jesus and His Church; Nov. 14 Jesus and Salvation; Nov. … Read More
From Bethany to U of I Football Manager
•November 8, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Like many athletes who grow up in Bethany, Logan Tipsword was an avid follower of Illini athletics. Once Tipsword graduated from Okaw Valley High School in 2015 where he played three sports, he attended the University of Illinois and is now a junior majoring in crop science. “I chose the U of I because I loved Illini athletics and knew it was one of the best schools in the country,” he said. “I never wanted to go anywhere else.” During the summer while playing golf in Sullivan, Tipsword met a University of … Read More
Moultrie Democrats Turn Out in Force to Meet Candidates
•November 8, 2017• By A. E. Stevenson for the News Progress Moultrie County Democrats turned out in force at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 Friday, November 3. Event coordinator County Clerk Georgia England noted that more than 150 people enjoyed the spaghetti dinner in which a variety of local and area Democrat candidates participated. Featured speaker Glenn Poshard was not among candidates but delivered a passionate case for the Democratic party’s commitment to pay as you go budgets, equal education, equal justice and reminded the audience how unions built the middle class and Great Society of the 1960s. Dr. … Read More
Brothers Shine at State Cross Country Championship
•November 8, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond senior Logan Hall was runner-up in the in the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Championships meet at Detweiller Park in Peoria Saturday. “Hands down, Logan is the best runner to ever come through this area, and we may not see one like him ever again,” said ALAH coach Derik Eaton. “Through his commitment, dedication and sacrifices, Logan is not only one of the state’s best but also one of the top runners in the midwest. Proof of that is signing with the University of Illinois several weeks ago.” … Read More