•September 21, 2016• Eagle Creek Golf Course was the scene of a tight match between Sullivan and Okaw Valley Sept 13. Sullivan edged out the host team shooting a 186. Okaw Valley finished with a 188 score. Medalist for the day was Caden Ellis of Sullivan shooting a 40, followed by Tanner Coleman, Okaw Valley 42; Cameron Nickerson, Okaw Valley 47; Leighton Burcham, Sullivan 47; Ethan Macklin, Okaw Valley 48; Okaw Valley now 9-5. … Read More
•September 21, 2016• The Moultrie County Chapter of Quail Forever’s start up meeting is 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 at TNT Pizzeria in Sullivan. Quail Forever is the nation’s leading habitat organization now offering those interested in Moultrie County to make an impact locally. … Read More
•September 21, 2016• by Ariana Cherry For the News Progress In August, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond School Board reviewed a tentative budget for 2017 in August. The estimated beginning balance for July 1, 2016 was $1,675,641 and the end balance for June 2017 is estimated at $1,995, 394. After being on display to the public for 30 days, the board had a budget hearing September 14 at their regular scheduled meeting. The budget for the 2017 school year was unanimously passed. Other matters that were discussed or voted upon: – Changes were made in the history courses regarding the new state civics … Read More
•September 21, 2016• Laurrie Minor has been appointed Executive Director of the Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development. In her position, Minor will work with the city, county and the community to enhance and grow the area via community development, economic development and chamber of commerce activities. “With Laurrie’s vast knowledge of local and Moultrie County business relationships and her involvement in the community she has always called home, she is a natural fit for this role,” said Dave McCabe, Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development board president. As part of the Chamber’s ever expanding role of bridging education with business Minor … Read More
•September 21, 2016• Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is urging students in grades four through 12 to enter the 2017 “Letters About Literature” contest — a national reading and writing competition funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Library of Congress through the Secretary of State’s Illinois Center for the Book program. “Letters About Literature” invites students to read a book, poem or play of their choice and write a letter to the author about how the work changed their lives or view of the world. Students may enter on their own or through their … Read More
•September 21, 2016• By Mike Brothers Sullivan District 300 school board welcomed new member Ann Wheeler and approved the 2016-2017 budget at the Sept. 12 meeting. Supt. Brad Tuttle noted during the budget hearing that the educational fund is in better shape than previous years. The budget indicates education starts the fiscal year with a $3,340,592 balance. Anticipated revenue from local, state and federal sources totals $7,477,292 with an estimated $7,346,258 in expenses for a $131,034 balance. On the negative item balances Tuttle explained the transition to new HVAC systems in the schools should significantly decrease operations and maintenance expenses … Read More
•September 21, 2016• By Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Reporter Sept. 16 was Okaw Valley homecoming football, and 110 points were scored between the two teams. The only problem? SOV came out on bottom for the second straight week, 75-35 against Warrensburg-Latham. With homecoming adrenaline pumping through its veins, Sullivan started out of the gate with touchdown passes of five and 25-yards from Brett Tuttle to Bryce Farris, and Tuttle added touchdown runs of 28 and 15- yards of his own, but every time the Redskins had success, they were matched by Warrensburg’s dynamic duo: twins Deonte and Deandre Lewis. … Read More
•September 21, 2016• SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Thursday, October 20 at the Senior Center in Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. … Read More
•September 21, 2016• The churches in Sullivan would like to invite the public to participate in the National Life Chain. Life Chain is a peaceful presentation of prayer and the display of signs for passing motorists such as, “Abortion Kills Children”, “Adoption -The Loving Option”, “Jesus Forgives And Heals”, “Pray To End Abortion”, “Abortion Hurts Women” and others. The event will be held 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2. Participants should meet at 1:45 at the corner of Jackson and Hamilton streets. There have been testimonies across the nation of woman changing their minds about having an abortion after seeing the … Read More
•September 21, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s perfect varsity volleyball record fell at the hands of Tri-County–who came into the game 6-1– for the Knights’ homecoming game. … Read More