•October 25, 2017• Mason Point in Sullivan is offering free Haunted Tram Rides for all ages 8-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Oct. 27 and 28. Those wishing to ride should dress warmly and gather in front of the administration building on Hwy. 121 before departure time. … Read More
•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
•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
•October 25, 2017• The CWF Harvest Dinner & Mini Bazaar is Sat., Nov. 4 at the Lovington Christian Church. … Read More
•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
•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
•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
•October 25, 2017• The Charleston Alley CAT Theatre is holding auditions for the Christmas show “Tinker, Taylor, Elf Spy” by Matthew Gerard Burns, formerly of Sullivan. The show will run December 1-3. Auditions are at The Alley CAT Theatre in Charleston located at 718 Monroe Ave. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30 and Nov. 1 and 2. Actors of all ages are needed. There are seven roles for males and six for females plus the role of Santa and narrator. … Read More
•October 25, 2017• The OVHS band received third place in class 1A competition at the University of Illinois Saturday, Oct. 21. They finish up the marching season Saturday, Oct. 28 in Pinckneyville. … Read More