ALAH HS Honors Veterans

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•November 1, 2017• The faculty and students of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School and the Arthur Grade School extend an invitation to all veterans for the annual Veterans Day program Friday, November 10. Students would like to take time to honor those who have served our country and have given us the freedoms we have today. The program begins at 1:30 p.m. in the new high school gymnasium. There will be a special seating section for veterans and their family. The FCCLA will provide a meal at 12:15 p.m. in the old gymnasium as well as refreshments after the program for veterans. … Read More

Mattoon Wrestlers Score Wins

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•November 1, 2017• The Mattoon Youth Wrestling team had an excellent season scoring first place wins throughout the area. Lovington wrestlers include Brady Foster, eighth grade, son of Chad Foster and Chastity Judy, and Lincoln Scroggins, second grade, son of Amanda Scroggins and Chad Scroggins. Scroggins won firsts at the Mt. Zion Kids Open, Spartan Rumble, O’Fallon Panther Pummel, IKWF Central Regionals and Mattoon Kids Open. … Read More

The ABCs of Safe Sleep for Infants 

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•November 1, 2017• October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is giving parents and caregivers a few reminders that can help prevent tragic accidents. Sleep suffocation and SIDS are leading causes of death for children one year old or younger, but DCFS Acting Director B.J. Walker says following these simple tips could help save the lives of Illinois’ precious infants. • DCFS advises against co-sleeping. It is especially dangerous when a parent or caregiver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol or is particularly tired. … Read More

Republican Treasurer Race Adds Candidate 

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•November 1, 2017• Stephanie Helmuth is seeking election as a Republican candidate for the Moultrie County Treasurer position. “I feel I can bring new eyes to the processes,” Helmuth said, “and help find efficiencies and work towards saving the taxpayers dollars.” She has nine years in banking after graduating college in 2008, two of those doing audit and analysis and seven of them in trust services. She has worked at The First National Bank in Mattoon for seven years and has been the trust officer for the last four years.  … Read More

Obituaries 11-1-2017: Dorothy Hicks

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Dorothy Hicks Dorothy B. Hicks, 84, of Bethany, passed away at 11:05 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 31 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington.  … Read More

Chicken Ordinance Scratched for Lack of Second

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•November 1, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The city’s animal ordinance regarding chickens was brought to light at a council meeting on October 9 when Enos Yoder asked if it was possible to have a couple of chickens at their home. Sullivan administrator Dan Flannell had looked into the issue and reported to the council. During the discussion of the ordinance, Flannell instructed the council that they would have to be careful how they crafted it. Details to consider include enclosures (and the visual effect they would cause), if it were necessary for families to hold permits, … Read More

Secret Santa Receives $500 Gift From Sullivan Masons

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•November 1, 2017• The Sullivan Masonic Lodge was the setting for the Mason’s annual Past Masters Dinner and awards dinner October 26. Police Chief Jim Waggoner was on hand to accept a check in the amount of $500 from Worshipful Master Mike Rollins on behalf of Secret Santa. Chief Waggoner thanked the lodge members and added, “We are just overwhelmed by the continued generosity of the people in Sullivan for their support of our Secret Santa program. Last year we provided Christmas gifts to 200 children from 79 families”. … Read More

Sullivan Holds Blood Drive

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•November 1, 2017• The Sullivan American Legion and American Red Cross will host a blood drive November 14 at the Sullivan Legion. The drive will be open from noon to 6 pm. During the holiday season, blood supplies can be critically low. Every donor is needed. One unit of blood can help save up to three people. To schedule your appointment, you may go to redcrossblood.org to find this drive or call drive coordinator, Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Walk ins are more than welcome, but having an appointment decreases donor wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staffing. … Read More

Adult Tennis Team Wins Tiebreaker

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•November 1, 2017• The Sullivan/Okaw Valley adult women’s tennis team played Effingham Oct. 15 and won two out of three matches. The scores were 6-3 6-2, 6-1 4-6 (10-8 tiebreaker) and 2-6 1-6. The tiebreaker match sealed the deal for the ultimate win.  … Read More

Okay Valley Student Spotlights

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Photos furnished Okaw Valley Senior Spotlight  James Burns is the son of James and Nyma Burns. James is a part of the work study program and is currently working at Agri-Fab half a day. His future plans are to attend Lake Land College or EIU and to work at Agri-Fab as a salesman.  … Read More