ALAH Volleyball Undefeated in Little Okaw Conference

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•October 25, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports In preparation for a regional run, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team defeated Decatur Lutheran Thursday and Arcola last Tuesday to push its record to 26-3 overall and undefeated at 7-0 in the Little Okaw Valley Conference. Against LSA, the Knights won 25-14, 25-7. Hannah Wallen recorded nine kills and two digs, and Taylor Powell had nine kills, a dig and an assist. Madison Brown recorded 23 kills, and Marissa Herschberger had four digs. … Read More

Sullivan Chamber’s Oktoberfest Celebrates Autumn in Style

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•October 25, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress You know fall has arrived in Sullivan when it’s Oktoberfest, and the air around the square is redolent with chili bubbling away in big pots and folks waitin’ ‘round for a taste. Summer is fading, the harvests are in and time to celebrate the changing of the seasons with one, big two-day community party just loaded with fun activities for everyone to enjoy. Oktoberfest is sponsored by the Sullivan Chamber of Economic Development. A perfect, cool Friday evening welcomed firstcomers to the vendor booths, food trucks, wine and beer tasting … Read More

Treasurer Candidate

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•October 25, 2017• Michelle Liddiard is seeking election to the office of the Moultrie County Treasurer. Current treasurer, Democrat Marci Thompson, has chosen not to seek another term in office. Liddiard is currently the Chief Deputy Treasurer and has been in that position for the past three years. She is seeking the office as a Republican candidate. Liddiard has been a Democrat since returning to Moultrie County in 1992 when she signed Democrat Griz England’s petition for county clerk and has served the party as an election judge, most recently in the 2016 general election. … Read More

ALAH Football Closes Season at Villa Grove 

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•October 25, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond football team dropped its last game of the year to Villa Grove/Heritage 44-7 to end its season. VGH scored 12 points in the first quarter and 16 in the second to take a commanding lead at half. Kobe Wells scored the lone touchdown with a 36-yard run down the right side of the field. He ran the ball five times for 43 yards and caught two passes for 33 yards. … Read More

Hall is ALAH Cross Country Champ

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•October 25, 2017• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond placed fourth, and senior Logan Hall was meet champion in the Class 1A Boys’ Cross Country Regional at Shelbyville Saturday. The Knights’ 113 points advanced them to the sectional meet. ALAH finished behind winner Carlinville, Toledo (Cumberland) and Marshall. … Read More

OV Volleyball Team Advances in Regionals

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•October 25, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley volleyball team defeated Decatur Lutheran in straight sets (25-15, 25-18) to advanced in the Class 1A regional in Bethany Monday night. Paige Coleman totaled four kills, 10 assists and two blocks. Natalie Jeffers added seven assists and eight digs, and Sadie Zimmerman had eight assists and two aces. Kate Jeffers and Madison Vogel each had three kills, and Bella Benning tallied five digs and three aces. April Decesaro also had five digs, and Kailynn Bobbit had two blocks. The win advances OV to the semifinals against Cerro Gordo. … Read More

Two Redskin Runners Head to Sectionals

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•October 25, 2017• The Sullivan cross-country teams competed in the Class 1A Boys’ Cross Country Regional at Shelbyville Saturday. Although neither team advanced to sectionals, two Redskins are scheduled to take the trip. For the girls’ team, sophomore Katherine Kite advanced to sectionals with a 15th place finish and a time of 20:55. … Read More