Sentel Leads Sullivan Blue Dolphins to Championship Meet

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•August 17, 2016• Brynna Sentel lead the Sullivan Blue Dolphins to the Senior Championship meet the weekend of August 4. She qualified and competed in seven individual events and swam on two relays for SBD.  She is ranked fifth in the state in the 200 individual medley and 10th in the 100 backstroke. Coach Jason Drury said, “for Sentel all the years of hard work and the experience at this level of competition is all coming together.“ Tyler Homann competed for the Dolphins in the 100 breaststroke. The 400 medley relay team of Anna Wooters,   Brynna Sentel, Natalie Drury and McKenna Kull … Read More

Obituaries 8-16-2016: Ivan Horsman

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Ivan Horsman Our Dad was a farmer. He was born to Vaughn and Mattie Horsman on a small farm near Herrick, Illinois September 7, 1921. He grew up on the farm until he left to try his hand at the Ford Motor Plant in Chicago and later in the U. S. Navy. He was aboard a ship headed to the Pacific when W.W. II ended. After the Navy, he settled on a grain and dairy farm north of Sullivan working with brothers Earl and Chuck. His partnership with Earl continued until Earl’s retirement. … Read More

United States Map Painter Visits SES

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Retired Educator Donates Fun •August 17, 2016• By Mike Brothers After spending 26 years on playgrounds, you would think Gene Alexander would look for another place to play. Instead this 81 year old retired teacher and principal of Benton visited the Sullivan Elementary School playground August 9, leaving a generous gift. For the past 26 years Alexander “Mr. A” has been painting maps of the United States on playgrounds and in parking lots all over the state. As school was closing last year Nichole Hendry and her fifth grade class began searching for a way to get a map of … Read More

Obituaries 8-17-2016: Alice Lawyer

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Alice Lawyer Alice E. Lawyer, 63, of Arthur died at 2:25 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2016 in her home. Services for the former Lovington resident will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 20 in Wyman Park in Sullivan. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. … Read More

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