•December 14, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Several things were learned in Sullivan’s 53-34 triumph over Meridian at home Dec.12. First, nobody enters Chloe Riley’s lane one-on-one and leaves with a layup. Second, the Redskins can win without multiple threes from Addison Darush. And third, half a second is more than enough time for Haley Rose to get off a three pointer. … Read More
•December 14, 2016• St. Isidore Church Bethany Mass on Christmas Eve 10:00 pm. No Mass Christmas Day. Smyser Christian Church, Gays www.smysercc.org Regular Worship Services 8:00 am and 10:00 am. Sundays Holiday Service Times will be Dec. 24 at 5:00 pm and Dec. 25 at 9:00 am. These services will be identical so families may choose to attend the worship service that best fits their schedules. Jan. 1 will be at 9:00 am only. The Vineyard Church is offering a free movie experience for the season. The family friendly movie is Saturday, Dec. 17 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. The … Read More
•December 14, 2016• Millikin University’s January Immersion term is set to begin on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. While registration for January Immersion courses began on Wednesday, Nov. 2, current Millikin students can still register online and non-Millikin students can register using the immersion registration form available at millikin.edu/immersion. January Immersion features courses for Millikin students who want to get ahead on credits, raise their GPA, or improve a grade by repeating a course over the summer/winter term. Millikin Immersion courses are beneficial for incoming freshmen; community members interested in adult enrichment education or who just want to learn something new; … Read More
•December 14, 2016• Moultrie County Board Budget and Finance Committee met December 12, recommending Christmas bonuses for county employees. Budget and finance chairman Ron White proposed that full time employees receive $500 net bonuses with part-time employee amounts pro-rated. The bonuses, approved unanimously by committee members, were increased from $200 net bonus the previous year. … Read More
Audrey Bolsen Audrey Mae Bolsen, 81, of Decatur passed away at 11:45 p.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. Burial was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Audrey was born July 22, 1935 in Decatur, a daughter of Donald A. and Nora N. Daniels Carter. She married Robert Lawrence Bolsen June 22, 1973, and he preceded her in death May 12, 1999. … Read More
•December 14, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Sullivan men’s basketball took losses against Neoga 61-57 Friday and Heritage Villa Grove 70-45 Saturday. Now 0-5 on the season the Redskin defense struggled with outside shooters in both contests. Head coach Chester Reeder noted that teams are too relaxed against the Redskins right now. “We let them be comfortable. Anytime, I don’t care how good or bad of a shooter you are, if you are comfortable, they go in. We never put them under duress.” Sullivan fell behind 6-0 early against Neoga in a scoreless first four minutes of the contest. … Read More
•December 14, 2016• Throughout the month of November, now established as “Veterans Month,” hundreds of volunteers participated across the state of Illinois in the Serving Those Who Served (STWS) Program. Their goal was to make an impact in the lives of veterans throughout Illinois through a community service program designed by the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs. “We wanted to offer more to our Illinois Heroes than one more Veterans Day program or parade. We knew we could count on our fellow Illinoisans to volunteer and assist our veterans,” IDVA Director Erica Jeffries said. The STWS program brought in seven … Read More
Research will provide information to help improve safety, reduce costs •December 14, 2016• The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has begun testing drone technology to potentially help improve the safety of workers and the public, reduce costs and introduce new strategies on everything from bridge inspections to determining the appropriate responses to emergency incidents. “One of our main priorities has been to encourage staff to find opportunities to innovate and seek out new ways to use the latest technology that supports the important work we do,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “While we are still in the experimental stage, … Read More
•December 14, 2016• Members of the East Central Illinois Task Force and the Coles County Crisis Response Team executed a search warrant at 808 S. 9th Street in Mattoon December 6. The search warrant was a result of a month long investigation into the distribution of crack cocaine in Mattoon. Located in the residence were Ron R. Cole, 43, and Justin J. Sargent, 28, both of Peoria and Monica L. Bailey, 28, of Mattoon. … Read More
A Star Shines Above Bethany Dear Editor, The happiest of anniversaries is here again. In the jubilation of family gatherings and the exchange of gifts let us not forget the bigger thoughts and blessings which Christmas should bring. Here on the banks of the Marrowbone in the Valley of the West Okaw our spirits and thoughts are lifted as we view the myriad displays of lights and decorations that proclaim the birth of the Son of God. … Read More