SBL Golf Benefit Raises Record Setting $60,000
•June 21, 2017• The 28th annual Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation golf benefit experienced a record-setting year, reaching net proceeds of nearly $60,000 and attracting 262 golfers. Funds raised at the June 9 event at Meadowview Golf Course will support the Foundation’s current initiative: “Life . . . Nothing Beats It,” a capital campaign to raise funds for the cardiology expansion project at Sarah Bush Lincoln that will include a new Heart Center and 21 new private patient rooms. “We are extremely grateful for the generosity of our sponsors and the enthusiasm of our golfers,” said Kim Lockart, special events … Read More
Sullivan FFA Honored At State Convention
•June 21, 2017• Members of the Sullivan FFA Chapter attended the 89th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 13-15 along with 3,500 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. “Maximize” was the theme of the three-day event which recognizes annual successes of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture. Students at the convention were greeted with activities including an exhibit hall featuring colleges and businesses, an evening dance and talent show, and an opportunity to engage in the history of Illinois’ capital city. The convention program featured keynote presentations by National FFA Central Region Vice President … Read More
County Board Offers Insurance Benefit; Approves SA as County Ethics Advisor
Coles-Moultrie 911 is Complete •June 21, 2017• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board offered a life insurance benefit to employees and approved the state’s attorney as the county’s ethics advisor at the June 15 meeting. County board chair Dave McCabe recommended approval of Cincinnati Life Insurance Company to offer a payroll deductible guaranteed life insurance benefit up to $100,000. McCabe noted every employee would be contacted and would need to approve or opt out of the program. The board unanimously agreed to offer the life insurance program. With the county board in non-compliance with state ethics changes, Chairman McCabe recommended … Read More
Sullivan American Legion Plans Old Fashioned 4th Of July
•June 21, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Since July 4, 1919 the veterans of WWI, WWII and subsequent wars have organized and presented Sullivan with a parade, carnival, lunch for parade participants and a spectacular fireworks display – all with volunteers. Growing up in Bethany, the 4th was always a special day. Mother would pack a groaning basket of sun tea, mouth-watering fried chicken, her special potato salad, baked beans, cherry pie and fruit for a full day at Wyman Park. There were swimming, a baseball game, horseshoes, maybe a movie, the carnival and my favorite – … Read More
John Stephens Sings
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OVHS FFA Attends Convention
OVHS FFA Enters Fun Zone
Recent Obituaries: Betty J. Wiseley
Betty J. Wiseley Betty J. Wiseley, 82, of Mattoon, formerly of Sullivan, passed away 9:02 a.m. Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Mattoon Health Care Center. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made in care of the family. Betty was born February 20, 1935, in Bruce, the daughter of Francis and Mildred (DeHart) Chapman. She worked as a house keeper at Eastview Terrace for twenty-three years. She … Read More