•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
•April 12, 2017• By G. Ford for the News Progress Carriage Crossing Assisted Living Center located at 909 Green Mill Road in Arcola hosted a dinner and presentation on The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease to announce the reopening of the assisted living and memory care facility. Brenda Hearn, Executive Director of Carriage Crossing, expects the reconstruction and renovation to be completed within the next two weeks, followed by inspection and licensing by the state of Illinois. The residents who were moved to other facilities last June will be returning, and the staff is currently scheduling tours for interested … Read More
25 Years Ago This Week Bethany village board looked into hiring two full time policemen rather than one full time and two part time officers. Larry Hutchcraft is the full time officer with the village board offering a full time position to part-time officer Gary Carroll. Lovington village board voted to increase treasurer Alma Fair’s salary and approved a 27 page police manual prepared by trustee Mike Daily. Joe and Joan Pound visited Adelaide, Austrailia where aborigines burned out gum tree trunks for shelter. Louise Kirby of the Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical Society presented a slide show and displayed gifts … Read More
•April 12, 2017• With spring cruising in and motorcycle season shifting into top gear, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police remind motorcyclists to “Gear Up–Ride Smart” to ensure their safety before taking the first ride of the season. The annual campaign urges riders to take precautionary measures before getting back on their bikes by conducting pre-ride safety inspections of their equipment and refreshing their skills with a motorcycle training class offered by IDOT. “Motorcycles are only on the road for part of the year, yet account for almost 14 percent of all traffic fatalities,” said Illinois Transportation … Read More