Sullivan American Legion Plans Old Fashioned 4th Of July

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•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

Recent Obituaries: Betty J. Wiseley

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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

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