Board Approves Proclamation Honoring Judge Flannell

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Honored for Courthouse Restoration •January 18, 2017• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County board proclaimed Judge Dan L. Flannell day Friday, January 13, his last day as Chief Judge of the Sixth Judicial circuit. County board chairman Dave McCabe added the proclamation at the end of the regular Jan. 12 business meeting. McCabe’s proclamation emphasized the county’s appreciation for Judge Flannell’s efforts to help restore the historic Moultrie County Courthouse. He continued to note his service to Moultrie County as a sitting judge from 1988 through 2012 when he was appointed chief administrator of the Sixth Judicial Circuit has been exemplary. … Read More

Knights Overcome in Fourth by A & M

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•January 18, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team dropped a nonconference-road game against Central A&M last Tuesday. The game was close for three quarters, ending in a 7-7 tie in the first quarter and a 28-28 tie at half. ALAH took the lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Raiders 9-8, but the fourth decided the game. CAM went on a 19-6 run in the fourth quarter for the 55-43 victory. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: “Rome is Burning”

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•January 18, 2017• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Reader alert/warning—another state budget impasse column! There are reports that Illinois State Senate leaders from both political parties are close to unveiling a tax increase proposal that would raise about $5 billion a year to address the lack of a balanced state budget. Unfortunately, this alone will not get the job done. Bitter medicine, probably undrinkable to most, is required to rescue the state. Our lawmakers have never contemplated actions—all politically painful—of the magnitude the economists suggest will be necessary. I recently wrote a piece for the Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois, a … Read More

Certification Class For Foodservice Managers

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•January 18, 2017• There will be a foodservice sanitation manager’s certification course offered on February 20 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at ILEAS Training Center, (former Champaign Co Nursing Home), 1701 E Main St in Urbana. with an exam immediately following. There is a cost for certification and recertification class including course materials and ServSafe exam. The class is also available online. A new two-hour food handler class is offered at svilleco.com. To register, contact Sue Summerville, 217-684-2435. … Read More

Lady T-Wolves Extend Winning Streak

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•January 18, 2017• By Jason Brown NP Sports Editor Okaw Valley girls’ basketball team toppled two Little Okaw Valley Conference teams last week to extend its winning streak to six games. The Timberwolves defeated Argenta-Oreana and Cerro-Gordo/Bement last week and hope to take that momentum into the LOVC Tournament semifinals today. Last Tuesday against Argenta-Oreana, the Timberwolves jumped out to a 21-6 first quarter lead, and the T-wolves defense did not allow Argenta-Oreana to score more than eight points in any quarter. … Read More

What Keeps Readers Reading After They Move Away?

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•January 18, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress There is something almost ethereal about Thursday mornings when I bring in the paper, grab my pot full of tea, snuggle into the couch and settle down for a good read. At my age, it is news of a deceased classmate or friend, an 80th birthday party, what poor soul got caught speeding on Route 121, and good stories that either bring tears or make the heart go pitty-pat. What interests former residents who live thousands of miles away and keeps them subscribing year after year? I caught up with two … Read More

Menus 1-18-2017

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Jan. 23 – Ham & beans, copper carrots, cornbread, pears, Tuesday, Jan. 24 – Meatloaf, frosted sweet potatoes, seasoned green, whole grain wheat, applesauce. Wednesday, Jan. 25 – Taco salad w/beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and taco sauce, taco chips, cake. Thursday, Jan. 26  – Roast beef, mashed potatoes w/gravy, tomatoes & celery, Texas toast, overnight fruit salad. Friday, Jan. 27 – Cheesy turkey burger, German potato salad, cauliflower &  pea salad, Texas toast, scalloped pineapple. Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Jan. 23 – Granola bars, peach juice, … Read More

ALAH Girls Handle Arcola

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•January 18, 2017• The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team took care of Arcola 50-32 in a Little Okaw Valley Conference game Friday night. Megan Fifer lead the Knights with 15 points and had three rebounds, and Liz Shipman followed with 12 points and six rebounds. … Read More