Mo-Do Fair Seeks Exhibitors

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•June 7, 2017• The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Association is seeking exhibitors to fill the Merchant’s Building during the 87th annual fair set for July 9–15 in Arthur. The Merchant’s Building has been a gathering, meeting, and connecting point since 1955, and this year will be no different. For the 2017 fair, attendees will be able to see new trucks, cars, utility tractors, lawn and garden equipment, as well as the prize winners representing agriculture, arts, collectables, and foods. The Moultrie-Douglas County Fair continues the tradition in family entertainment featuring Country Music Artist, JoDee Messina, The Big Hat Rodeo, ITPA Tractor … Read More

Bethany Alumni Plan Fundraiser

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•May 31, 2017• The Bethany Alumni Association is hosting a high school tour night 3-7 p.m. June 11 at the high school as a fundraiser for the organization. All alumni, young and old, residents and friends are cordially invited to bring family, children and grandchildren to show them where they went to school. Visitors may sign in at the front door and tour at their leisure. … Read More

ALAH Softball Achieved Season Goals

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•May 31, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond softball team achieved all three goals the players and coaches set for this season. The Knights won the non-conference part of the schedule, the Little Okaw Valley Conference championship and a Class 1A regional title. In the Okaw Valley sectional in Bethany, ALAH defeated Cumberland in the semifinals, but the Knights could not carry that momentum into the championship game against Windsor/Stewardson-Strasburg. “To win a game in the sectionals and get to the sectional championship was icing on the cake,” said ALAH coach Jerry Lane. “The excitement the team generated at … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Readers Balance Illinois State Budget

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•May 31, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist In response to my recent challenge, 40 readers provided detailed proposals as to how they would close the gap of about $7 billion between spending and revenue in the Illinois state budget. While there was sure no consensus among readers, predominant recommendations roughly mirror what will likely come out of Springfield in the coming weeks. As you might recall, I provided readers a necessarily limited template of possible budget cutting and revenue increase options. Only two respondents seemed to deny reality, at least as I see it, by saying, “No tax … Read More

Rotary Plants Trees in Habitat Subdivision

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•May 31, 2017• The Sullivan Rotary Club began an ongoing program to plant trees at the Habitat for Humanity subdivision in Sullivan. Rotarians traveled to the neighborhood north of Agri Fab following their regular meeting May 23 at TnT Pizzeria and with the help of Hild Landscaping, placed a 15 foot tall tulip tree in the front lawn. “One of the points of focus for Rotary this coming year is protecting the environment and planting trees,” Rotary president Dave Cole said, noting the effort of the local club aligns with that theme. He went on to explain that during a … Read More

Phone Scam in Sullivan

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•May 31, 2017• The city of Sullivan has issued a warning about a phone scam. It has been reported that somebody has been contacting city residents and businesses claiming to be an employee of the city of Sullivan threatening to shut the power off without prompt payment over the phone. Be aware that these are NOT valid threats and are NOT coming from the city of Sullivan. The city of Sullivan does not call and threaten customers in this manner. … Read More

City Approves Health Plan Tennis Court Repairs

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•May 31, 2017• Sullivan City Council met in special session Thursday, May 22 approving an HMO employee health insurance option with CF&H Insurance of Sullivan as agent of record, replacing Wells Fargo. City Administrator Dan Flannell reported options to city council for repairing the existing city tennis courts. Motion was made by Mike Mossman to continue with the original $18,560 bid to repair cracks and resurface. Flannell noted the contractor explained the condition of the existing surface would see a recurrence of cracking within five years. A more extensive repair which would cost $61,210 was discussed but determined that competitive … Read More

Correction

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•May 31, 2017• Jeff Lane of Sullivan recently celebrated his 35th service anniversary with LSC Communications. Lane was hired in 1982 as an apprentice preliminary technician and became a journeyman in 1984. He was promoted to Advanced Craft Preliminary Craftsman in 1985 and then became MMP Preliminary Specialist in 1997. He is currently Prelim/Prepress Operator II. Lane and his wife Karen have two children Jenny and Kyler and four grandchildren. The previous story incorrectly reported Jeff’s wife as Linda. Our apologies to Karen and Linda. … Read More

Wall of Remembrance Display in the Illinois Capitol

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•May 31, 2017• Illinois Senate Republicans officially opened their third annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance display in the state Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. Joining Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno in opening the display was Gov. Bruce Rauner and Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Erica Jefferies. “This display is a somber memorial to America’s true heroes,” said Radogno (R-Lemont). “Those we honor answered the call to protect us, and in doing so gave their lives to ensure our freedom was preserved. We owe them our deepest gratitude and support.” Located in the Capitol Rotunda, the Wall of Remembrance display … Read More

Sullivan Twp Upgrades Cemeteries

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•May 31, 2017• Sullivan Township cemeteries’ records have been updated and are now accessible through the Gravediscover website. Last year the Sullivan Township Cemetery board of trustees decided to transfer cemetery records to a computer based program. All the original records were kept on paper with trustees worried that if those were destroyed, there would be nothing to go by. With the cemetery having no full time employees it has taken about a year to get everything entered. At this time everything is entered based on those original records. The site may be accessed at https://gravediscover.com/ For each gravesite the … Read More