ALAH Cross Country Brothers Compete
•October 18, 2017• Brothers Logan Hall and Layton Hall competed in the 40-team Patriot Invitational at Detweiller Park in Peoria Saturday. … Read More
OV Volleyball Defeats Bement, Loses to Meridian
•October 18, 2017• The Okaw Valley volleyball team lost two matches and won one this past week, defeating Bement but losing to Meridian and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. Against Bement last Tuesday the Timberwolves won in three sets. OV lost the first set 25-22 but battled back to take the next two sets, 25-18, 25-19. Sadie Zimmerman collected 16 assists and nine digs, and Natalie Jeffers totaled 13 assists, three kills, 11 digs and three aces. … Read More
Moultrie County Board Establishes Tourism Fund
•October 18, 2017• The Moultrie County Board renewed its commitment to attracting visitors to the area by establishing a $50,000 tourism fund at the October 12 meeting. “The expanded support puts tourism to the forefront,” chairman Dave McCabe said, explaining the county is working in cooperation with the Lake Shelbyville Corp to promote the area. Laurrie Minor, director of Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, reported that the office is in the process of collecting tourism information from area visitor locations ranging from the Pumpkin Patch to The Little Theatre on the Square to the lake in an effort to improve … Read More
Alice’s Country Cruise Begins
•October 18, 2017• Alice’s Country Cruise begins when the hay wagon rolls out from Rusty’s in LaPlace at noon October 28. In honor of Alice Lawyer, the Hay Wagon Country Cruise will raise funds for a family in need who will be chosen by Alice’s daughter. This is the kick off year for the event which is expected to continue. The signup fee includes a long sleeve shirt plus apple and cherry shots. The signup sheet is located at Rusty’s with the first 40 people guaranteed shirts. Chili and hot dogs will be served, a 50/50 drawing and silent auction … Read More
Understanding Illinois: Will Rauner Win in 2018 or is He Withering on the Vine?
•October 18, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Politics is fundamentally a game, a serious one certainly. So, like racetrack handicappers, political junkies are captivated with prognosticating the winners in top races. And thus it is at the moment, following GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent controversial signature on a Democratic bill that provides taxpayer funding for abortions in Illinois. This enraged many in his social conservative base, prompting the question: Whither Rauner in 2018? What do readers think? I “ran the traps” of nine respected junkies, bipartisan, though most lean Republican. These friends have either run for and won … Read More
Obituaries 10-18-2017: James Butt
James Butt James Robert Butt, 64, of Riverview, Fla. passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, October 24 at 7 p.m. with a gathering of friends and family beginning at 6:30 p.m. Services will be held at Simmons Loop Baptist Church located at 6610 Simmons Loop Riverview, Fla. 33578. … Read More
Lovington Plans Oct. 28 Contest
•October 18, 2017• A special Halloween Costume Contest is Saturday, October 28 at the First Church of God in Lovington. Hot dogs and chips will be served at 6 p.m. followed by costume judging until 8 p.m. Lovington Trick or Treat is Tuesday, October 31. Businesses will open their doors to costumed characters from 4-6 p.m. on Tuesday, with residential trick or treating from 5-8 p.m. October 31. … Read More
Remember When? 10-18-2017
25 Years Ago This Week State Senator Penny Severns of the 51st district and 101st Representative John Dunn visited Bethany schools as part of an ongoing Illinois Education Assn. program encouraging representatives to learn the needs of local schools. Citing possible inequities the Moultrie County Board denied requested merit raises for courthouse employees working on election day, county highway dept. and probation dept. personnel. Personnel committee chair Doug Reeder reported 11 full time employees make between $10,000 and $14,480, with two making more than $14,480. The Sullivan school board decided to remain neutral on the proposed amendment to the state constitution … Read More
Dove Candle Ceremony
•October 18, 2017• Dove invites you to join them for the 17th Annual Candlelighting Ceremony. At this service, participants will mourn those who have suffered and died through domestic violence and celebrate with the survivors and those working to end the abuse. This ceremony takes place in October as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The ceremony will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 26 in First United Methodist Church, 210 W. Jefferson in Sullivan. The service will include remarks from coordinator Mary Hughes, music, and lighting of the candles. For additional information, call 728-9303. … Read More
New Waste Water/Treatment Plant Sewer Operator Is One Employment Opportunity In Sullivan
•October 18, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The city of Sullivan is in search of a new waste water/treatment plant sewer operator. The purpose of this new position is to prepare for future retirement which could be eight to 10 years down the road. Planning ahead for such an event could allow someone to step right in and keep the city from hiring outside contractors to do the the work that is needed. “The waste water/treatment plant sewer operator position is a very technical position, math intensive and requires lab work,” explained city administrator Dan Flannell. … Read More