James Bryant James Lee Bryant, 80, of Piper City, Ill., formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 11:50 p.m. January 4, 2017 in Piper City Rehab Center. There will be no service, and crematory rites will be completed. James was born Sept. 9, 1936 in Bloomington, a son of George and Kathryn Staser Bryant. … Read More
•January 18, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress If you or a loved one is scheduled for hip or knee replacement surgery, the hospital has probably told you that you need to arrive with a walker. You may also need an elevated toilet seat and shower seat. Many of these items are not covered by medical insurance, but you may get all of them on loan at the Senior Center. “We take all kinds of walkers, canes, wheelchairs for loan to others. We also have a large supply of Depends and some oxygen supplies such as tubing,” executive director … Read More
•January 18, 2017• Application forms and information pertaining to the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund have been distributed to area high school guidance counselors. Scholarships are available to high school seniors who live in Moultrie County and plan to further their education. In 2016, the J. Leonard Brown Scholarship Fund provided $4483 to area students. It is anticipated that a similar amount will be available for distribution in 2017. Eligible students may contact their local high school guidance counselor. … Read More
•January 18, 2017• by Kennedy Nolen for the News Progress Kaskaskia Valley Animal Hospital welcomed new associate veterinarian Heather Green in 2016. The Mattoon native said she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian by the time she was five or six years old. Green said she has always loved animals and had an interest in science and zoology. She said she did well in science classes in school and knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. Green attended Millikin University in Decatur for four years and received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry. She attended the … Read More
•January 18, 2017• Weight Watchers of Sullivan is moving from the Moultrie County Senior Citizen facility to First Christian Church in Sullivan. Beginning with the 9:30 a.m. Thursday, January 19 meeting, Weight Watchers will continue to meet at the First Christian Church. … Read More
•January 18, 2017• By Jerry L. Ginther NP Columnist Most of my class of ’64 would be approaching their seventh decade of life at this time. That is to say that we’ve lived quite a long time and are still participating in the game. We have our eyes and ears open and still learning. Solomon said that the eyes are never full of seeing and the ears never full of hearing; however, the instruments by which we see and hear things have considerably modified. Most of the news today is seen in vivid, high definition color on TV. However, there was … Read More
•January 18, 2017• Eastern Illinois Foodbank will distribute a truckload of food to families in need. The distribution will be held at Sullivan VFW (1146 State Highway 32, Sullivan) February 11 from 10-11:30 AM. All Moultrie County residents who meet income eligibility criteria are welcome. Those attending are asked to bring bags or boxes to transport food. All eligible residents of Moultrie County needing food are welcome to attend the Foodmobile distribution. To be eligible, a household must have an income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level, or approximately $3,746 per month for a family of four. Other … Read More
Jeff Moore Jeffrey L. Moore, 60, of Sullivan passed away at 4 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2017, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, January 21 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services. … Read More
•January 18, 2017• By Ellen Ferrera for the News Progress The little English garden outside with miniature gnomes, birdhouses, whirligigs and such is the first hint an artist of sorts lives here. Jean Dulik welcomes you in with her lovely, lilting English accent. Attention immediately focuses on the many beautiful artificial flower arrangements in equally beautiful containers throughout her home. “Oh, it’s nothing, you just get some flowers and stick them in,” she said modestly. “I just love anything “crafty” to keep me busy.” Jean married a G.I. and came to America at age 20, moving around to various military bases, … Read More