From Board to ALAH High School Principal

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•June 29, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress After serving on the district school board for seven years, a strong dedication to education pushed Steffanie Seegmiller toward Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s new high school principal position. “I’m excited to have this opportunity,” she said. “I’m invested in this district and community. I believe we are fortunate when students call our high school home, and it’s our job to provide them with the best education possible,” she said. Her educational background began with a Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University, Master of Science in Educational Administration from the U … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Oliver McDevitt

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Oliver McDevitt Oliver E. “Bud” McDevitt, 84, of Sullivan passed away 2:30 a.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 in his home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, 2016 at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion Post # 68 at 5:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Bud was born March 3, 1932 in Hysham, MT the son of William and Helen (Palmer) McDevitt. He married Ellen Rose White on April 6, 1951 in Piggott, AR. She preceded him in death on February 11, … Read More

Reflecting on Sullivan Singers’ Progress

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•June 22, 2016• Brynna Sentel For the News Progress Last year the Sullivan High School Administration brought in a new director for the Chorus/ Singers program, Jeff Thomas. Thomas, took a different approach to the Singers show this year. “The Sullivan Singers put together a mini, story based musical that contained elements of Jekyll/Hyde and Frankenstein’s monster.” Thomas, incorporated many props and flashy backdrops as well as lead characters to help the story line along. However, with every new teacher comes new challenges to overcome. “Balancing all my responsibilities across the district.” was one of the biggest challenges Thomas faced … Read More

Host Foreign Exchange Families Sought

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•June 22, 2016• Foreign exchange student host families are being sought for area foreign exchange students for the upcoming school year. Area coordinator for the foreign exchange student program in this area is Cindy Yoder who explained that 100 English speaking students from various foreign countries are available for host families in the area. … Read More

Obituaries 6-22-2016: Tammy Smith

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Tammy Smith Tammy L. Smith, 51, of Dalton City passed away at 9:02 p.m., June 18, 2016 in Memorial Medical Center in Springfield. A service to celebrate Tammy’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, June 24, in Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home in Mt. Zion. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Decatur. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-7 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.  … Read More

American Legion Fireworks Filled Fourth Weekend Ahead

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Better View From Wyman •June 22, 2016• Stu D. Baker for the news progress Sullivan’s Fireworks Spectacular on July 4th in Wyman Park offers an active, entertaining program with better views. American Legion Post 68 announced Central States Fireworks, Inc. of Athens, Ill. is the new fireworks vendor this year. Shooting from the east side of the lake, bordering Worth Street should allow crowds a better view of the new show. Mike Keown, Post 68 fireworks fund raising chair, explained the new fireworks can be set closer to the lake in Wyman Park allowing the Fourth of July crowd better … Read More

Obituaries 6-22-2016: Delores Marshall

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Delores Marshall Delores Marshall, 90, of Neoga, formerly of Bethany, passed away at 7:42 p.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 in St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham. Celebration of Life services will be at 12 noon Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Lloyd Simpson officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany.  … Read More

Fourth of July Sullivan Celebration

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•June 22, 2016• Fourth of July at Wyman Park in Sullivan starts Wednesday, June 29 and runs through Monday July 4. A 9:30 p.m. fireworks display finale is set. The American Legion Post 68 requests all parade entries be prepared for the noon July 4th parade start. Following the parade the Legion Hall hosts a meal prepared by Terry Warren for all parade participants. Fourth of July activities at Wyman Park include turtle races at 2 p.m. followed by a watermelon eating contest and sack races at 3 p.m. The Midway by Trinity Amusements opens the celebration with carnival rides … Read More