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Sullivan Baseball Takes Cumberland in SixInnings

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• The Sullivan baseball team finished the week 1-2 with a win over Cumberland and losses to St. Anthony and Tuscola. Against Cumberland in the round robin, the Redskins jumped out early with two runs in the first inning but Cumberland answered in the third with a run. Sullivan blew the game open with seven runs in the fifth inning and three more in the seventh for the 12-1 win in six innings. Bryce Farris was 3-for-4 with four RBIs and a run scored. … Read More

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The Gift Celebrates Findlay Anniversary

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• The Gift in Findlay, will celebrate serving the community for three years 9 a.m-1 p.m. this Saturday, April 8. The Gift is a free store located in the First Christian Church parsonage in Findlay. It operates on donations only.   … Read More

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Celebrate National Library Week With Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• By Ariana Cherry for the News Progress All patrons who have overdue library books will have a chance for redemption. Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library will celebrate National Library Week April 9 -15. Sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries across America in April, the observation allows patrons to celebrate the contributions of libraries and librarians as well as promoting library use and support. During National Library week, there will be no fines for any overdue books that are returned. … Read More

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Washington Plaza Returns

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• Commissioner Bill Hagen sat in on his final city council meeting Monday, March 27. As he approached his impending retirement, he stated, “I feel good about the improvements and progress of the water and sewer department. I have respect for the people I have worked with and the support that was offered.” Washington Plaza will be in place once again this summer during theater season; although it will not be blocking any road lanes as it did last year. This year Washington Plaza will take up only the nearby sidewalk and parking places adjacent to The Little … Read More

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Dora Township Included in TOIRMA Dividend

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• Dora Township is among 1,366 members of TOIRMA receiving an annual premium. Township Officials of Illinois Risk Management Association (TOIRMA) is paying the dividend to members who joined from June 1, 1986 through May 31, 2012. … Read More

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Greenhill Cemetery: Two Decades of Memories for One Man

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• By Mike Brothers Kurk Grohler has been working at Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan for the past 24 years. Next week Grohler steps down to allow the new cemetery superintendent Herb Bricker to take over maintaining the 35 acre city cemetery. “I’ve had three bosses, Leon Lane, Rick Dunscomb and Ann Short, and they have all been great to work for,” Grohler said, noting Leon Lane first gave him a chance to work for the city. One thing for which Grohler is glad is that Lane’s grandson, Kyler, joined Grohler at Greenhill three years ago and will get … Read More

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Double-header Win for Sullivan Softball

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• The Sullivan softball team finished the week 2-1 with a double-header win against Decatur MacArthur and a loss to Tuscola. The Redskins swept Decatur MacArthur 12-1 and 18-10 Saturday. In the first game, Sullivan scored two runs in the third for a 3-1 lead and did not look back. Sullivan extended that lead to 5-4, then tacked on nine straight runs. Brooke Tuttle was 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs.  … Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Curtis Yokley

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Curtis Yokley Curtis W. Yokley, 46, of Sullivan passed away Saturday, April 1, 2017 in Sullivan. Private family services will be held by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Curtis was born January 14, 1971 in Decatur, a son of Maxie and Bebbie Moran Yokley. He enjoyed drinking coffee and fishing.  … Read More

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OVHS Softball Improves Record with Villa Grove Win

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

•April 5, 2017• The Okaw Valley softball team defeated Villa Grove 10-3 to improve its record to 3-2 at Villa Grove/Heritage Friday. “We came out flat on Friday against a good hitting Villa Grove team,” said Dave Benning. “However, I was impressed with our timely hitting especially by Natalie Jeffers, Kailyn Boyer, and Paige Robinson to tie the game and then put it away with three good rallies.” VGH took a 2-0 lead before OV scored four runs in the third inning when Grace Harlin and Kayla Wheeler lead off the inning with back-to-back walks. Natalie Jeffers hit a double … Read More

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Obituaries 4-5-2017: Brian Cookson

News Progress Posted on April 5, 2017 by webmasterApril 4, 2017

Brian Cookson Brian W. Cookson, 68, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017 in his residence. A memorial reception will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 7 in New Beginnings Apostolic Church Fellowship Hall in Sullivan. Arrangements are by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan.  … Read More

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Photo by R.R. Best

The Autumn pumpkin harvest is underway as evident in this field east of Sullivan near Cooks Mills two Sundays ago.


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