New Illinois Laws for the New Year

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As citizens throughout the state of Illinois ring in the New Year, nearly 200 laws will take effect. A significant number of the new laws target crime, make changes to the criminal justice system, seek to assist law enforcement, and advance safety provisions for Illinois motorists. Criminal justice reforms poised to take effect One measure to allow greater flexibility in granting probation for certain non-violent offenders with no prior conviction for a violent crime is set to take effect on Jan. 1. Senate Bill 3164 is part of a bipartisan package of legislative reforms to Illinois’ criminal justice system, and … Read More

Menus 12-28-2016

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Senior Peace Meal For additional information or for reservations, please call 1-800-543-1770 Monday, Jan. 1 – Closed Tuesday, Jan. 2- Swished beef pattie w/green pepper, onions and tomatoes, brussels sprouts, macaroni & cheese, whole grain wheat, applesauce. Wednesday, Jan. 3 – Saucy ham loaf, creamed peas, baked squash, whole grain wheat, strawberry oatmeal bar. Thursday, Jan. 4  – Settlers beef & beans, corn, roll, warm sliced pears w/raisins. Friday, Jan. 5 – Beef tips in gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, roll, graham crackers, fresh fruit. Sullivan Pre-School Breakfast Monday, Jan. 1 – Closed Tuesday, Jan. 2 – Waffles, peach juice, milk. … Read More

IDNR Reminding Anglers of Ice Fishing Safety

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Being prepared could save your life •December 28, 2016• The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding anglers that heading to their favorite frozen fishing holes comes with risks this time of year. As the temperatures drop in Illinois, those who enjoy year-round fishing may start heading to their favorite location to participate in ice fishing. “The IDNR cannot stress enough the importance of safety when ice fishing. Ice fishing can be a great and fun time but can change into a dangerous situation in just seconds. Being prepared and ready for anything can save your life,” said IDNR … Read More

Growing Up In Sullivan: The Christmas Season of Today

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By Jerry L. Ginther NP Columnist Most folks think of Christmas as a season rather than a single day because the spirit of Christmas spans several weeks with the decorating, shopping and celebration. Nevertheless, there are so many enjoyable activities to attend, both secular and sacred, that the time passes in a whirlwind. The song, The Twelve Days of Christmas, doesn’t come close to covering the season anymore. The preparations start earlier each year. It has been said for many years now that the day after Thanksgiving Day is the busiest shopping day of the season. Notwithstanding, we see the … Read More

Holiday services at area churches

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•December 21, 2016• Faith Lutheran Church, Sullivan: Sat. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 5 p.m. Sun. Christmas Day Service, 10 a.m. Free 30 minute visual Christmas service for the family. www.worshipforshutins.org Also on WTHO Channel 2 Terre Haute Sundays at 7a.m. CT Lutheran Ministries Media, Inc. First United Methodist Church, Sullivan: Sat. 5:00 p.m. service Christmas Eve Sun. 10:30 a.m. service Christmas Day St. Isidore Catholic Church, Bethany: Sat. 10:00 p.m. Mass on Christmas Eve No mass Christmas Day Smyser Christian Church, Gays Sat. 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service Sun. 9:00 a.m. Christmas Day service … Read More

Redskin Girls Get Defensive with Okaw Valley

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•December 21, 2016• Sullivan Redskins girls’ basketball put the defensive pressure on Okaw Valley Dec. 15 for a 41-30 homecourt win. Sullivan jumped to an 11-4 lead in the first quarter and headed into the half with a 19-15 lead. Okaw Valley suffered the effects of the Redskin defense, scoring seven and eight points in the third and fourth to Sullivan’s nine and 13 point efforts. “The entire team played a phenomenal defensive game and stuck to the game plan,” coach Sheri McCain said of the Redskins. “I’m very proud of their effort and the fact they are playing as … Read More

Holiday Deadlines

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•December 21, 2016• The offices of the News Progress will be observing holiday deadline schedules for Christmas and New Year’s weekends. Advertising and news deadlines are December 23 for the December 28 edition of the News Progress. Advertising and news deadlines are December 30 for the January 4, 2017 edition. … Read More

A Holiday Beacon Still Shines Outside Sullivan

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•December 21, 2016• A beacon shines southeast of Sullivan city limits just as it has since 1959. That’s when Paul Feist decided to decorate three Christmas trees at the corner of his property south of Mason Point. “Those trees were 15 feet tall when I started decorating,” Feist recalled, noting those three original white pine trees are now 100 feet tall. “This year Herb Flannell brought his 100 ft. lift truck out, and we still needed a pole to get the lights to the top,” Feist said of the three cornerstone trees that mark the entrance to the former cut yourself … Read More