Recent Obituaries: Roger W. Punches, Sr.

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Roger W. Punches, Sr. Roger W. Punches, Sr., 87, of Sullivan passed away at 6:10 p.m. Thursday June 15, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life services will be 5:00 p.m. Monday in the Reed Funeral Home, Sullivan with Bob Vail officiating. Visitation will be from 3-5 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in the Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan with military honors by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68. Memorials are suggested to the Sullivan American Legion or to the Sullivan VFW. Online condolences may be sent to the family at reedfuneralhome.net. Roger was born August 19, 1929 … Read More

Masonic Lodge Open House Honors 300th Anniversary

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•June 14, 2017• George A, Sentel Masonic Lodge #764 is celebrating the 300th anniversary of free masonary with an open house from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, June 24. Mike Rollins, Worshipful Master of the Lodge, explained that local Lodge members had pitched in to update the Jefferson Street Lodge. With the help from the city of Sullivan facade program Masons have replaced windows and the entryway of the building as well as updating the interior. He explained Masonic Lodges all over the world will celebrate the 300th anniversary on the same date. The Sullivan lodge will be open to the public … Read More

Coles-Moultrie 9-1-1 Holds Open House

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•June 14, 2017• An open house for Coles-Moultrie 9-1-1 is from 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 at the Mattoon headquarters. The public is invited to tour the facility and learn about the recently completed Coles-Moultrie enhanced 9-1-1 system. This is a chance to meet and speak with the dispatchers who will provide demonstrations on how emergency calls are handled. Coles-Moultrie 9-1-1 dispatch is located at 10500 State Hwy 16 in Mattoon. … Read More

OVHS Softball Players Receive Awards

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•June 14, 2017• Okaw Valley High School softball players were honored at the end of the season with an awards ceremony. Players recognized with end of season awards include Most Improved Player – Paige Coleman; Hustle Award – Kailyn Boyer; Best Offensive Player and Best Defensive Player – Natalie Jeffers; MVP – Maddie Perrine and Grace Harlin. … Read More

Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Justice Harris To Fill Vacancy In Fourth District Appellate Court

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•June 14, 2017• Justice Rita B. Garman and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced that Justice Thomas M. Harris has been assigned as an Appellate Court Judge in the Fourth District. Justice Harris was reassigned to fill the vacancy created following the retirement of Justice M. Carol Pope on August 1, 2017. The assignment of Justice Harris takes effect on August 1, 2017 and will conclude on December 3, 2018 when the vacancy will be filled by the winner of the November 2018 general election. “I am pleased to announce the assignment of Justice Thomas M. Harris to the vacancy … Read More

Our Town Celebration Friday

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•June 14, 2017• Sullivan is participating in the WCIA-TV Our Town segment with the city putting on a street festival Friday, June 16. The Festival on the Square is from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  with The Little Theatre on the Square-Beauty & the Beast offering a preview at 4:00 p.m. with a variety of entertainment for adults and children throughout the event. … Read More

Joe Phillips Field Dedicated

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•June 14, 2017• Former fast pitch teammates, village officials, family and friends of Hall of Fame fast pitch softball player Joe Phillips gathered June 9 in Wyman Park to dedicate the south softball field in his honor. Sullivan Mayor Ann Short presented the dedication plaque to Phillips’ son Terry who thanked the many teammates and friends who attended the 5:30 p.m. ceremony and invited them to an informal reunion at the Red Apple Restaurant afterwards. … Read More

Stellar Beauty and the Beast Performance at The Little Theatre on the Square

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•June 14, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Indeed, researchers estimate this story to be at least 4,000 years old with its origins in the Greek myth of Cupid and Psyche. Written in 1740 by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, the original story had no Gaston or talking furniture – these are figments of Disney’s imagination. In the 1700’s marriages were still arranged and this story was specifically intended to prepare young French girls for such a marriage. Almost every country has a variant folktale of Beauty and the Beast, and it has been adapted for film (three times), … Read More

SBL Hosts Bumps, Burps & Giggles Baby Fair

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•June 14, 2017• If you are an expectant parent, new parent or even an experienced parent or grandparent, Bumps Burps & Giggles Baby & Children’s Fair is back this year and better than ever. The baby fair is set 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 25, in Sarah Bush Lincoln’s Lumpkin Family Center and an adjacent air-conditioned tent. Participants may tour the newly renovated Women & Children’s Center, learn more about SBL services, meet new pediatric providers, purchase infant and children’s toys, books, clothing and accessories, and enter to win beautiful nursery furnishings and a wide variety of raffle … Read More

Committee Suggests Ways to Keep County Employees

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•June 14, 2017• By Mike Brothers A way to attract good employees and keep them in Moultrie County was the focus of recommendations made to the county board personnel committee June 6. An ad hoc committee consisting of office holders County Supt. of Highways Jeff Birch, chair, with County Clerk Georgia England, Circuit Clerk Cindy Braden, Treasurer Marci Thompson and Supervisor of Assessments Lori Barringer was appointed by County Board Chairman Dave McCabe following an attempt to make county salaries more competitive last year. Chairman Birch explained the ad hoc committee researched area county salary packages before coming up with … Read More