•June 7, 2017• Sullivan American Legion Post 68 will conduct a flag retirement ceremony at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14. Bring flags in need of proper retirement to the American Legion prior to the date. Ceremony will be on the south lawn at the American Legion Hall on Main Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the ceremony. … Read More
•June 7, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress Nearly 50 years after the citizens of Sullivan raised $125,000 for the Brown Shoe Co., they were again challenged to raise $500,000 for a medical center. Again, they embraced the challenge. Eva Fields Wright Horn had a vision of a hospital for Sullivan so she left provisions and funds in her estate for the creation of a small community hospital. When she died in 1964 trustees were appointed to carry out her wishes. There was no activity until 1973 when the trustees organized a lay group to advise them in … Read More
•June 7, 2017• Jonathan Creek Christian Church will host a one evening revival at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 10 at the church. Pastor Andrew Columbia will share his story of how he went from being a New York City police officer during 911 to someone who has become an international speaker and evangelist. … Read More
•June 7, 2017• To help revive the shrinking populations of the monarch butterfly and other pollinators, the Illinois Department of Transportation is adjusting its mowing routine along state highways this spring and summer. The approach, part of IDOT’s overall effort to encourage green and sustainable practices in all its programs and projects, will help to re-establish types of plants that are food sources for bees, butterflies and other insects that are native to Illinois. “As one of the largest land owners in the state, IDOT appreciates its tremendous responsibility to act as stewards of the environment,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary … Read More
•June 7, 2017• 12th Grade: Straight A: Jasmine Baumbarger, Tyus Brooks, Brianna Creviston, Brycelynn Durbin, Sydney Hagerman, Moranda Matheson, Madison Uhlrich. High Honors- 3.5 (no C’s) Skyler Birch, Evan Blakey, JT Bland, Kailyn Boyer, Kristy Burford, Corey Clark, Taylor Coleman, Elaina Crawford, Connor Dotson, Jon Gentry, Brendon Lane, Eric Mercer, Ty Nichols, Jessica Robinson, Seth Yeakel, Maci Younger … Read More
•June 7, 2017• Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White applauded the General Assembly for passing five important bills initiated by his office. “As Secretary of State, I continue to look for ways to further improve customer service, upgrade road safety and expand the organ/tissue donor registry,” said White. “I applaud and thank the General Assembly for passing these five key measures which will do just that. I urge the governor to sign each of these bills into law.” The five bills headed to the governor for consideration include: House Bill 394 – Allow advertising to offset costs of vehicle registration … Read More
•June 7, 2017• Pam Waddell loves making a difference by sharing homemade crafts that bring a small bit of comfort and joy to patients at Sarah Bush Lincoln. “My goal is to make people smile,” she said. As a hospital volunteer, Waddell works with a group that makes and delivers homemade crafts to people receiving care. She also helps decorate for special events and works in the hospital’s gift shop. “It’s a real blessing to get to do this. I have gained so many wonderful experiences and made many friendships,” she said. Always quick to lend a hand and work … Read More
•June 7, 2017• Oh Brother is at it again. And the tenacious quality that has driven him to complete many projects in spite of himself may have gotten the best of the old codger. It is an adventure that began with a southern Illinois deer deciding to kill my Chevy Cruze and commit suicide one Saturday night on Highway 34 near Karber’s Ridge. Partner in crime Cindy Clore and I were traveling from a visit with my family and had stayed after dark. Cindy, being a native of the area, warned me of the deer activity just as we topped … Read More
•June 7, 2017• Sullivan-Okaw Valley summer football camp kicked off the first of two summer camps this week. Sullivan High School hosted the first camp June 5, 6 and 8 at 7-9 a.m. on the practice field. SHS will host the second camp July 17, 19 and 20 at 7-9 a.m. on the practice field. … Read More