•April 12, 2017• The SOV girls’ track and field team competed in two meets in Shelbyville this week. SOV scored eight points at the Shelbyville Girls’ Invite April 7. Top finishers included Natalie Drury who took third place in the high jump at 4’10” and Laine Cameron with a fifth place finish in the 300 hurdles with a time of 53.09. SOV also competed in the Shelbyville Quad Meet last Tuesday. … Read More
•April 12, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Sullivan-Okaw Valley announced that Andy Kerley has been hired as the new head varsity football coach. “Sullivan is a community I’ve always had great experiences with as a visiting coach,” said Kerley. “From the other sideline the support levels have always seemed good. The town, the administration, everyone seems to support the programs of the school, and that is a great positive when looking at a place as a potential working environment. The infrastructure is mostly in place already to allow the program to blossom.” Kerley spent seven years as the Cerro … Read More
James Whitacre James B. Whitacre, 80, of Maroa died Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be 11 a.m-1 p.m. Thursday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur followed by a graveside service in Maroa Cemetery. … Read More
•April 12, 2017• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ track team hosted the 12-team ALAH Girls’ Invite April 7. ALAH had several athletes finish in the top three. Kenli Nettles high jumped 5-4 for first in her finals section, and Hannah Wallen long jumped 16-7 for first. … Read More
•April 12, 2017• A 1:24 a.m. crash April 9 sent a Sullivan man to Carle Hospital with serious injuries. Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims explained that deputies were called to 696 CR 1100N where the remains of a 2010 Hyundai coupe were sitting on its top five feet from a house. The driver, Tyler J. Sesko, 24, Sullivan, was removed from the overturned vehicle by the Sullivan Fire And Rescue Squad, then transported to Carle. He was issued a ticket for reckless driving with the investigation open. … Read More
•April 12, 2017• The Lovington Sons of the American Legion is hosting a golf outing at Timberlake Golf Course Saturday, June 24. Shotgun start is 8 a.m. Four man scramble is $40 per player with sign up sheet at the American Legion Post 429. Food is provided by the women’s auxiliary. … Read More
•April 12, 2017• The SOV boys’ track and field team won the Shelbyville meet with 88 points Friday, defeating St. Teresa (74), Shelbyville (73), and Central A&M (32). SOV had several top three finishers. Isaiah Plank won the 800 meter with a time of 2:14.0, and J.T. Bland ran the 1,600 meter in 5:10. Logan Pedigo pole vaulted 12’9” for first, and Luke Bowman high jumped 5’7” for first. Bowman also took second in the 100 meter and third in the 200 with times of 11.46 and 23.44, respectively. Jadon Nuzzo pole vaulted 12 foot for second place, and Brodie … Read More
•April 12, 2017• Sullivan police department is up to full force with the addition of two new officers. Chief of Police Jim Waggoner said the new patrolman fill vacancies created with the retirement of John Love and one officer who accepted a position in state law enforcement. “We are glad to attract good talented young officers,” Waggoner said, explaining Vincent Trapani and Tom LeHew’s prior police experience will benefit the force and the city. Trapani is originally from Decatur, graduating from Argenta-Oreana High School. He joined the National Guard with his parents permission at 17 and is based with the … Read More
•April 12, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Okaw Valley softball team finished the week 1-2 with a win against Paris and losses to Effingham St. Anthony and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond. Saturday against Paris in game one of a double header, the Timberwolves scored three runs in the first inning and two in the third and fourth innings to take a 7-1 lead. Paris scored two and OV tacked on another for the 8-3 win. “I was impressed with how we started the game with a strong rally,” said Dave Benning. “We had contributions up and down the lineup and built … Read More
•April 12, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports The Sullivan baseball team won four straight games this past week to improve its overall record to 7-3. Sullivan was winning its fifth game Monday against Warrensburg-Latham when the game was stopped after the top of the third inning because of rain. Saturday, the Redskins bookended two big innings in the first and seven for a 5-3 win over Salt Fork. Payton Taylor homered and had two RBIs for the Storm. Sullivan scored three in the first to take a 3-1 lead and two in the seven. Bryce Farris and Tommy Schibur … Read More