Oil Rises to Top of City Council Discussion

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•August 23, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress City commissioners revisited the discussion concerning cooking oil dumped into the city’s sewer system back in July. Commissioner Grant Wade reported that the city ran tests to determine the type of oil clogging the sewer system. A portion of the cooking oil partially clogged the system and then came through later. Wade stated that it had taken at least three truckloads to remove all of the oil. Presently, there has been no more disposing of the oil. A motion was made to give the Sullivan Blue Dolphins a $3400 donation … Read More

Letters to the Editor 8-23-2017

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Stained Glass Memory a Thousand Miles Away Editors Note: The August 9, 2017 edition of The News Progress ran a page 12 story by Ellen Ferrera on stained glass in two churches. This is one reader’s response. Dear Editor, I am a great great grandson of Jonathan and Perlina Patterson. … Read More

Remember When? 8-23-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week Bethany School District 301 has 31 teachers on strike, enrollment falling below 400 and a budget with nearly a $200,000 deficit. Bethany schools did not start with others in Moultrie County. It’s 1992, and the presidential election was among topics discussed by Bob Best in B.B.’s. He pointed out his long time Republican cousin had abandoned party and posts to switch parties. “The Bible thumpers have taken over my party,” Cuz is quoted. “And I don’t like what they are doing.” Smith Cruit of Dalton City was appointed campaign coordinator for U. S. Senate candidate Rich … Read More

OV Golfers Swing to Win

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•August 23, 2017• The Okaw Valley golf team extended its winning streak to six matches without a loss to start the season. The Timberwolves won dual meets against Villa Grove Thursday and Pana last Tuesday. Okaw Valley defeated Villa Grove 162-189 at Eagle Creek. Case Crawford shot a team best 39. Tanner Coleman followed with a score of 40, and Austin Harshman posted a 41. … Read More

No Bats Nesting in Civic Center

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•August 23, 2017• There have been some rumors circulating concerning bats at the Sullivan Civic Center. According to Civic Center Director Sue Weaver, occasionally over the last year bats have made it into the pool area. It was determined that the bats live outside of the building and are slipping inside. They are NOT living inside the roof. Weaver assured the public that personnel at the Civic Center are constantly fixing holes and cracks where it may be a potential sight for the bats to enter. … Read More

Fatalities Down After Twenty Years of DUI Limit Law

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•August 23, 2017• The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police joined members of Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists at the Illinois State Fair today to remind motorists of the importance of driving sober, 20 years after Illinois’ implementation of its 0.08 DUI legislation. “Illinois’ 0.08 law is a vital part of the effort to end drunk driving on Illinois roads,” said Priscilla Tobias, IDOT’s director of program development. “Alcohol-impaired motor vehicle crash fatalities have declined significantly over the last two decades, but we are nowhere near making drunk driving a thing of the … Read More

Fall Sports Preview Draws Crowd to Sullivan Football Field

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•August 23, 2017• School is in session and fall sports seasons are beginning. On Friday, August 18 fans of Sullivan Okaw Valley football, Sullivan golf and cross country teams along with volleyball and cheerleaders gathered to kick off the season in grand fashion. Each team was introduced to an enthusiastic group of fans, family and friends. Athletic Director Ryan Aikman welcomed the crowd and introducted fall coaches: SOV Head Football Coach Andy Kerley, SOV Cheer squad Coach Marsha Kirby, Golf Coach Ben Richter, Cross Country Coach J.D Graham,  and Swim Coach Scott Bales. Each coach then introduced the teams to … Read More