Timberwolves Fight Back to Take Down Titans

News Progress Posted on by

•December 14, 2016• By Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Connor Cloyd, Garrett Fritz and Ty Nichols would not be stopped from getting Okaw Valley its third win on the young season against Tri-County in a home game Dec. 9. Cloyd and Fritz were forces down low, combining for 28 in the second half. It was Nichols who added seven points at crucial times for the ‘Wolves in their 59-52 win over the Titans. “Connor is normally our main source of offense,” Okaw Valley head coach Brooks Inman explained. “Garret played well too, but I think Ty’s drives were the points that … Read More

Windsor FFA Chapter Attends Convention

News Progress Posted on by

•December 14, 2016• The Windsor FFA Chapter, along with 63, 000 other FFA members and guests, invaded downtown Indianapolis Oct. 19-21. Ten members of the Windsor FFA Chapter attended the 89th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo. There they listened to guest speakers give motivational life stories in the convention hall and explored the many booths in the career show.  … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Teacher Shortages Reflect Turmoil In Education

News Progress Posted on by

By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The teacher shortages popping up around the country, especially in poor rural as well as troubled urban districts, probably reflect the consequences of turmoil that has beset education since the scathing “A Nation at Risk” report in 1983 that declared American public schools were failing. A recent survey by the Illinois association of regional education superintendents found that 60 percent of reporting school districts had staffing difficulties this past year and 16 percent had to cancel classes due to shortages of qualified teachers. My rural district has had a deuce of a time finding … Read More

Lady Redskins Shoot Down Meridian Hawks

News Progress Posted on by

•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

Area Churches Observe Season

News Progress Posted on by

•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

Millikin January Immersion Helps Students Get Ahead

News Progress Posted on by

•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

County Finance Committee Recommends Bonuses

News Progress Posted on by

•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

Obituaries 12-14-2016

News Progress Posted on by

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