Moultrie Douglas 4-H Fair General Show Grand Champions

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•July 19, 2017• Aerospace – Coady Kerner, Country Clovers, Tuscola Animal Science – Alexis Gee, Moultrie County Shining Stars, Allenville Bicyles – Hunter Readnour, Moultrie County Longhorns, Westervelt Child Development – Hannah Carter, Awesome Arthur Clovers, Arthur Citizenship – Christian Hopper, Moultrie County Longhorns, Sullivan Clothing & Textiles –Kate Bushue, Moultrie County Longhorns, Sullivan Crops- John Voyles, Moultrie County Shining Star, Sullivan … Read More

Menus 7-19-2017

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Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, July 24 – Cinnamon applesauce, Ritz crackers, milk Tuesday, July 25 – Coffee cake, peach juice, milk Wednesday, July 26 – Poptarts, peach juice, milk Thursday, July 27 – Pancakes, peach juice, milk Friday, July 28 – Tater tot breakfast casserole, toast, milk Sullivan Pre-School Lunch Monday, July 24 – Macaroni and cheese, green beans, pineapple, bread & butter, milk Tuesday, July 25 – Chicken and cheese quesadilla, lettuce salad, peaches, milk Wednesday, July 26 – Hamburger horseshoe, french fries, mandarin oranges, milk Thursday, July 27 – Chicken nuggets, cheesy broccoli, pineapple, bread & butter, milk Friday, … Read More

Obituaries 7-19-2017: Patricia Hodge

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Patricia Hodge Patricia L. Hodge, 78, of Decatur died at 2:24 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 in her residence. A service to celebrate her life was at 10 a.m. July 18 in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion with burial in Mt. Zion Township Cemetery. … Read More

Sports Briefs

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•July 19, 2017• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond sports was ranked No. 4 in overall girls’ programs by the News-Gazette last week. The judges used a formula which combines volleyball, basketball, and softball wins together. State champion Logan Hall (Class 1A 3,200 meter run) was listed on the 10-member all-interview team, and Kenli Nettles was listed as one of 10 fantastic freshmen in an area that includes Urbana, St. Joseph-Ogden, Champaign Central and Centennial, and Tolono Unity and Danville, just to name a few. A-L-A-H boys’ and girls’ sports programs ranked 10th overall.  … Read More

Tabor Park’s “Natural Beauty” Discussed At Council Meeting

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•July 19, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress The natural beauty of Tabor Park and some of the recent destruction of its “natural state” was the topic of conversation at the last Sullivan City Council meeting. Bill Burger shared his insight regarding the park. “It’s the best kept secret in Moultrie County,” he stated. “Every city has a Wyman Park (and it is a nice park), but very few cities have a Tabor Park,” he added. Burger stated that it would be nice to see the park keep its natural prairie grass. He has been disappointed by the … Read More

Remember When? 7-19-2017

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25 Years Ago This Week Bethany school district selected Stewardson native Allan Manhart as new junior-senior high school principal. He has spent the previous 21 years in the Cissna Park School District as assistant principal and athletic director. Previous principal David Nolan accepted the high school principal position in Leroy. David Fehr spent 11 years bringing the Sullivan schools show choir program to national recognition. Fehr, a Cissna Park native, was musical director at The Little Theatre for 12 seasons and blended the school programs into Little Theatre performances. He has accepted the choral director position at Clinton, Miss. High School, … Read More

Garden Tractors Pull at Tabor Park

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•July 19, 2017• The Christian County Tractor Pulling Association held a points meet and pedal tractor pull in Tabor Park Saturday, July 15. Those winning classes include: 950# 12HP Stock Single: First- 334.69’ Rick Beck/Bone Head, Mt. Zion; second- 315.72’ Terry Watson/Mom’s Investment, Gifford; third- 311.93’ Jerry Leonard/Semi-Retired, Charleston; fourth- 308.98’ Belinda Bridges/Survivor, Stewardson. 1050# 14HP Stock Single: First- 265.34’ Jerry Leonard/Semi-Retired, Charleston; second- 222.11’ Paul Bridges/Bits & Pieces, Stewardson; third- 221.37’ Steve Johnston/Slow Ride, Shelbyville; fourth- 218.49’ Brooklynn Wallace/Lightning, Mattoon. … Read More

McClain Strives to Achieve More in Track and Field Competition

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•July 19, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports In the last two years at Illinois State University, Amanda McClain has collected several accolades and was seen competing at the highest level of Division I track and field on ESPN and other national sports channels. That has not stopped her from setting higher goals for next track and field season. McClain already has her sights set on making it to the indoor nationals and winning both conference titles as a team. For now, though, she is enjoying the summer at home with friends and working out. When the school year begins, … Read More