A Shear Madness Partnership for Little Theatre and Food Pantry

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•August 17, 2016• Stu D. Baker For the News Progress With school beginning and the Moultrie County Food Pantry’s supplies exhausted the Little Theatre on the Square is offering a unique chance to see a show and give to the food pantry. For the third week of Shear Madness Aug 23-28 anyone who brings in canned or non-perishable goods for the food pantry will receive a $17.50 ticket discount. “We are extremely happy to be able to give back to the community,” Little Theatre executive director John Stephens said of the cooperative arrangement to help rebuild stock in the Food … Read More

West & Company, LLC acquires Rice Consulting

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•August 17, 2016• West & Company, LLC has purchased the bank consulting practice of Jeffrey A. Rice which was effective July 1. Rice founded his firm in 1982 and has engaged in the performance of directors’ exams, loan reviews and compliance audits. “It was very important to me that my company be sold to a reputable firm that shared my commitment to the provision of client services at the highest level,” said Rice. “I am confident that West & Company, LLC is that firm,” he added. “We are pleased to serve as the successor firm to Jeffrey A. Rice and … Read More

Tabernacle Singing at Cowden Camp

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•August 17, 2016• “Singin’ In the Tabernacle” featuring The Chosen Ones, The Lesters and Final Authority will be 10 a.m-3:30 p.m. Sept 17 at Cowden Free Methodist Camp Ground, located across from the city park in Cowden. Lunch will be available. For ticket info call 217-433-1014 Contact Melody Smith, 217-433-1014 for more information. … Read More

ALAH School Board Endorses Knight Shift Group

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Enrollment Up •August 17, 2016• By Arianna Cherry For the News Progress A tentative budget for 2017 was approved at the last Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond School Board meeting. According to the tentative budget, an estimated beginning balance for July 1, 2016 was $1,675,641. The estimated end balance for June 2017 is $1,995,394. The transportation fund was short due to state funding issues; therefore, $37,000 was transferred from the education fund. Superintendent Kenny Schwengel informed the board that the district would pursue the incentive money that was not received the previous year. In order to do so, the district must show a need … Read More

Senior Center Expressed Increased Parking Need

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•August 17, 2016• By Arianna Cherry For the News Progress Mid-Illinois Senior Services Director Deb Groendal asked Sullivan City Council to consider reserved parking for senior functions at the Aug. 1 meeting. She explained parking has become an issue during Peace Meals served at lunch. Eight of her 12 spots are taken each day. Seniors who usually come during Peace Meals are having trouble finding parking near the entrance. “Instead, they have had to phone in and ask that their meals be delivered because they are unable to park near the door,” Groendal said. Seniors who need to park near … Read More

Sullivan Resale Shop Now Open

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Sullivan Resale Shop recently opened at the corner of Harrison and Van Buren streets downtown offering a variety of electronic equipment. Owner Ross O’Dell brings ten years experience to the electronic resale business, offering everything from old Atari games and equipment to the most recent game offerings. Computer’s, players, televisions and everything from DVDs to VHS tapes and CDs to LP albums are available. Sullivan Resale is open 11-6 Monday thru Thursday, 11-7 Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday. … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Russell Glenn Wiley

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Russell Glenn Wiley Russell Glenn Wiley, 91, formerly of Sullivan and Mattoon, passed away 7:34 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Heartland Christian Village, Neoga. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2016, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Monday at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery, Sullivan. Memorials may be made to Heartland Christian Village Auxiliary, 101 Trowbridge Rd, Neoga, IL 62447 or to the donor’s choice. Russell Glenn Maricle was born October 12, 1924, in Mattoon. He was later adopted by … Read More

Mountain Bicycling Brings Area Riders to Camp Camfield

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CIMBA Hosts Sanctioned Event Open to Public •August 10, 2016• By Mike Brothers For the News Progress Camp Camfield, located five minutes southwest of Sullivan, hosts mountain bicycling enthusiasts from all over the state at Clash at the Camp this Sunday, August 14. Central Illinois Mountain Bicycling Association not only allows riders to compete for points in a sanctioned event this weekend, but club organizers are planning a family friendly event including a free ride. Kids 12 and under may bring their bikes for a scenic cruise. “We offer different level trails for every kind of rider,” Eric Harris said of … Read More

ISP Reminds Motorists School is Starting

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•August 10, 2016• Be alert for children walking or riding bicycles and stopped school buses. Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 Commander, Captain Louis Kink, is reminding motorists that area schools will soon open their doors and begin the new school year. The start of the school year means an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic around schools. Motorists need to be watchful for children walking and riding their bicycles to school and children darting out from between parked cars. Motorists also need to be on the lookout for slowing and stopped school buses. As parents drop off their children … Read More