•August 2, 2017• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30-9 a.m. Thursday, August 17 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9-10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• The Arthur Mennonite Relief Sale’s annual ice cream social is from 5-8 p.m. Monday, August 7 will be held at the Arthur Community Building. Pulled pork BBQ sandwiches will be offered along with cake and five flavors of homemade ice cream. Donations will be accepted, and the funds raised will be used to cover pre-sale expenses such as advertising, paper goods, etc. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Halter – Pony Grand Champion- Lexi Gee, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns Halter – Horse Mare Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns Reserve Grand Champion – Brett Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns Halter – Gelding Grand Champion – Natalie Lane, Tuscola, Tuscola Country Clovers Reserve Grand Champion – Ben Bushue, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns Pony Showmanship Grand Champion – Lexi Gee, Sullivan, Moultrie County Longhorns … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Sullivan High School student Emily Saravia, daughter of Luis and Karen Marie Saravia, excelled in five categories achieving Distinguished Young Woman of Sullivan for 2018. Saravia competes in the Distinguished Young Women of Illinois state program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Central Middle School in Tinley Park, Illinois. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• If the wind doesn’t blow Iseler Demolitions, Inc. will be removing the old Sullivan Water Tower on Wednesday, August 9. Delayed from the original removal date of July 12, Iseler plans to remove the old tower in one day. Based in Romeo MI the 24 year old company $26,600 bid was the only one received for the removal. The city is notifying all affected neighbors of the removal project. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• SBL Babies, a new free App, was recently launched to help expectant moms monitor and track their pregnancies, complete with information by trimester, packing lists, nursery shopping lists, grocery lists, meal planning, and so much more. The app is available for free download on Google Play and the App Store. … Read More
Tractor Pulling Association Appreciative of Tabor Park Location Editors Note: The following letter was signed by members of the Christian County Tractor Pullers. It is a response to the article written for the News Progress by Ariana Cherry on July 19, 2017 in regard to Tabor Park’s natural beauty. The mowing issues brought up during the meeting were not related to the Garden Tractor Pulling event which has always respected the park. We apologize for any misunderstanding. Dear Editor, … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Tabor Park in Sullivan came alive with pedal tractor pulling Saturday, July 15 as young peddlers from three to 12 tested their leg power. Tot Rod Pedal Pull. which is operated by Paul and Stefani Callan of Assumption, organized the competition with prizes awarded in five different age categories. The Altgilbers brothers traveled from Sigel winning each of the three age brackets they entered. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Okaw Valley High School students are still vacationing while Principal Matt Shoaff is gearing up for cooperative programs. The nationally recognized OVHS Corps Project at Lake Shelbyville is continuing to grow. “We are setting up dates right now for work days and just where our students work on projects around Lake Shelbyville,” Shoaff said. … Read More
•August 2, 2017• Illinois 4-H is inviting the public to a front row seat for the historic total solar eclipse in August in southern Illinois where sun’s path creates the longest duration of darkness. University of Illinois Extension, in cooperation with the Southern Illinois Miners baseball team, will host an educational program on the Miners ball field in Marion from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21. The ball field will allow prime viewing for the afternoon eclipse. One may order tickets online at go.illinois.edu/4Heclipse. Select “register” from the right website box. Tickets are $8 per person for entry; … Read More