Arcola-ALAH Golf Returns Individual Regional Champion Shooting for Continued Success in 2016

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•August 31, 2016• By Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Reporter Head Arcola-Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond golf coach Tyler Renshaw is returning for his sixth season with a solid group of 11 players—including four lettermen— to take the greens this fall. Most notably of the group is returning senior Clayton Miller, who ended 20th over all at State last season after taking second in Sectionals and the Windsor Regional crown. … Read More

Local Taekwondo School Holds Testing

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Attends Kentucky Tournament and Training •August 31, 2016• Industrial Martial Arts held their most recent testing Friday, August 26 in Mattoon at their Loxa Rd Location. Students completed testing in the areas of Traditional Form, Combat Sparring, One-Steps, and Self-Defense.  Industrial Martial Arts opened their new location in Sullivan this past January to provide Martial Arts instruction through the American Taekwondo Association. Students range in age from three years old and up.  The school also offers kickboxing and kettlebell classes in the mornings and evenings at their Sullivan location. Several students and instructors recently attended a regional tournament in Owensboro, … Read More

A-ALAH Golf wins at Eagle Creek

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•August 31, 2016• Okaw Valley golfers faced a tough Arcola Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond team in the tri-match at Eagle Creek, August 23. Arcola was first, shooting 161 as a team followed by Okaw Valley with 177 and Clinton shooting 189. Clayton Miller was the medalist shooting a 3 under 33. He ended the day with three birdies and six pars.  … Read More

Knights Top Titans in Season Opener

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•August 31, 2016• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights football team traveled to Oakland for a season opening win 24-19 over the Tri-County Titans August 26. The Knights and the Titans were touchdown for touchdown for three quarters as the Knight defense held off Tri-County in the fourth quarter. A defensive bonus came from ALAH sophomore Adam Day’s pass interception and 97 yard run to the end zone. Day went on to catch two passes for 25 yards and gained four yards on three carries. Marcus Vanausdoll provided two touchdowns, caught three passes for 36 yards and gained 38 yards on eight carries … Read More

Second Place for Arcola/ALAH

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•August 31, 2016• Arcola-Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s golf team placed second in the Iron Horse Quadrilateral held at the Iron Horse Golf Course in Tuscola Aug. 29. Brandon Rowe of Oakwood and Clayton Miller of Arcola tied for medalist, both shooting even par (36). Arcola-ALAH golf team has a 7-1 record. … Read More

Timberwolves Look to Take a Bite Out of the Competition

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•August 31, 2016• Kirk Whitaker NP Sports Small but mighty. Fun to watch. Those three phrases could definitely define the Okaw Valley golf team for both boys and girls. New OV head coach Steve Nickerson comes to the group after six campaigns at Mt. Zion and inherits a team of nine players: seven junior boys, one junior girl with possible state implications in Grace Harlin and one freshman boy. “Watch out for all of them!” Nickerson exclaimed. “We have had four different boys lead our team in scoring, Cameron Nickerson, Tanner Coleman, Austin Harshman and Case Crawford, and Grace Harlin … Read More

Increased Tennis Court Use Prompts Resurface Proposal

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•August 31, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress The Sullivan City Council was recently approached about repairing the tennis courts in Wyman Park. Coach Chris Dobosz explained that the tennis association was growing larger, and the courts were getting much more use. Commissioner Mike Mossman noted that he had been out to the tennis courts and noticed the numbers had increased. Dobosz presented a proposal of $18,560 from All Weather Courts of Dawson, Illinois. The cost would cover repairs such as fixing the cracks, resurfacing the courts and adding more holes for new tennis nets. All Weather Courts … Read More

Okaw Valley School District Partners With Army Corps

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•August 31, 2016• By Derek Pope For the News Progress Shortly after the 2016-2017 school year commenced, Okaw Valley’s administration announced a milestone addition to their schools’ growing vocational education programs—a focal point for the district over the last few years. In a partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Okaw Valley was granted an in-kind lease on 40 acres of land around Lake Shelbyville for educational purposes. The plots, which span both Moultrie and Shelby counties, are intended to provide students with numerous opportunities for field studies in agriculture, engineering, and science. The first of its kind … Read More