Knights Volleyball Upset by Heritage at Regionals

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•November 1, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond volleyball team set several goals at the beginning of this season. The expectations only grew when the team won the Arcola tournament and stayed undefeated in the Little Okaw Valley Conference. This senior-led team anticipated a deep run into the IHSA Class 2A Westville Regional, which was why it was heartbreaking for the Knights when they were upset by Heritage last Tuesday. … Read More

Moultrie County Democrats Feature Prominent Leaders

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•November 1, 2017• By Harry S Truman for the News Progress Moultrie County Democrats gathering for the election season who kick off dinner at the Sullivan American Legion are in for a treat Friday, Nov. 3. Glenn Poshard, retired three-term 19th District U. S. Representative, is the featured speaker with former 101st District State Representative Julie Curry (1995-2003), and State Treasurer Michael Frerichs completing the program that begins at 6:45 following the 5:00 p.m. spaghetti supper. Local Democrats will be joined by 15th Congressional District candidates Anthony March, Carl Spoerer and Kevin Gaither. Keynote speaker Poshard’s last political race was … Read More

ALAH FFA Member Attends 360 Conference

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•November 1, 2017• Zane Crist of the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond FFA Chapter attended the Illinois FFA 360 Conference October 6-7. The conference was held in Decatur at the Decatur Conference Center. This conference is an activity of the National FFA Organization made possible by title sponsors as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. The conference took students full circle in chapter leadership development and covered every angle for developing action plans for their chapters. … Read More

One Book One Sullivan Reviews Book List

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•November 1, 2017• Members of One Book One Sullivan read diligently all summer long, reading a book from the Rebecca Caudill book list each week. The group’s goal was to choose a book that would be enjoyable to readers of all ages in Sullivan and the surrounding communities. The students will be announcing their 2017-2018 communitywide book Tuesday, November 21 in the middle school gym. The following is a brief view of the top five selections: “All Rise for the Honorable Petty T. Cook” by Leslie Connor Eleven-year-old Perry T. Cook has grown up in the Blue River Co-ed Correctional … Read More

Above and Beyond the Call for a Great Habitat Supporter

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•November 1, 2017• By Mike Brothers Habitat for Humanity volunteers are going above and beyond the call of duty replacing the roof of one of their greatest supporters. Pastor Paul McGhghy stepped down from the pulpit at Faith Lutheran Church earlier this year due to health reasons. When Moultrie County Habitat volunteers and Habitat Care-A-Vanners learned he needed a roof at his Eastlawn home, they stepped up to help the man who had helped so many. “This is not a Habitat official function,” Bob Gillespie, Care-A-Vanner team leader, said. “We’re just doing this for a friend who has made a … Read More

Obituaries 11-1-2017: Judy McPheeters

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Judy McPheeters Judy L. McPheeters, 71, of Sullivan, died at 11:10 a.m. Monday, October 30, 2017 in HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9-10 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  … Read More

Obituaries 11-1-2017: Ernest Hutchcraft

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Ernest Hutchcraft Ernest D. Hutchcraft, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, October 27, 2017 in Life’s Journey Senior Living in Mattoon. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 29 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68.  … Read More

C.E.F.S. Head Start is Taking Applications

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•November 1, 2017• C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is a federally-funded program that provides comprehensive classroom and home-based educational services to pregnant women and children ages 0-5 including those with significant or multiple special needs. Recruitment and enrollment is ongoing. The C.E.F.S. Head Start 0-5 Program is located at 203 S Graham Street in Sullivan. Preschool center-based classes are provided in either the morning or afternoon Monday through Thursday. Each session lasts 3½ hours and includes healthy meals and snacks. Teachers plan daily lessons with developmentally appropriate activities that advance the children’s self-confidence, problem solving skills, and social development. Indoor … Read More

Illini Quilt Featured at Holiday Market

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•November 1, 2017• Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress An Illini quilt will keep some lucky winner warm and will be presented at the First Christian Church Holiday Market Saturday, Nov. 4. The bright, orange and blue king-size (102” x 80”) quilt creation has quite a history. In April, Peggy Hargis sent out a request for U. of I t-shirts, and donations came from Sullivan, Shelbyville, Watseka and even Georgia. Thirty t-shirts from different U. of I. athletic departments and eras were used to create the quilt. A family of Amish ladies (grandmother, daughter and granddaughter) were contracted for the … Read More