•June 15, 2016• Okaw Valley High School softball players are among the 2016 Class 1A Illinois Coaches Association all state team players. OVHS sophomore teammates Grace Harlin and Natalie Jeffers were named Third Team All-State. … Read More
•June 15, 2016• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service An Indiana couple who wrote to me a few weeks ago has experienced the ups and downs of Obamacare, and they wanted me to know about one downside they now face—a monthly premium of $836. “No one should have to pay those high premiums unless you’re considered high class, and we aren’t,” the woman said. The couple-she is 59 and he is 62-are self-employed, and their income fluctuates. At first the Affordable Care Act was, a “godsend,” the woman told me. Before they signed up for Obamacare, they were paying … Read More
•June 15, 2016• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board members learned the $196,000 grant to complete enhanced 911 for Coles-Moultrie County has reached the final stage. Arlene Aschermann, chair of the public health and safety committee, reported the good news to the whole board, stating she learned of the award earlier June 9. Kevin McReynolds, committee member and Coles County Regional Planning representative, explained the finalist stage of the grant is usually an assurance of approval. In the June 8 News Progress it was incorrectly reported the grant was for $196,000,000. This figure was far more generous than the state … Read More
Donald Robbins Donald L. Robbins, 90, of Port S. Lucie, Fla. died Friday, June 2, 2016 in his home. Private family memorial services will be held at a later date in Illini Congregational Cemetery in Harristown. … Read More
•June 15, 2016• The Mo-Co Rush 10U completed their fall and winter seasons with a record of 23-5 and has continued their winning ways to start the spring/summer season, going 28-2 to bring their record to 51-7 overall. In nine tournaments they have four second place and five first place finishes. Their most recent tournament saw them go 9-0 in three days at the Terre Haute Memorial Weekend Blowout. Leading the way at the plate so far this season are Kayla Schnippel (.509 avg, four HR, 61 RBI), Kailee Otto (.456. avg), Charley Condill (.436 avg, 50 RBI), Alisha Frederick … Read More
•June 15, 2016• Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library’s summer Popcorn and a Movie program for general audiences will begin July 1 and be held each Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. with the last program occurring August 19. Pre-registration is not required, all programs are free and the child doesn’t need a library card. Parents / caregivers may stay and enjoy the movie and popcorn too. Children may bring a drink, snack, lunch or pillow. A staff member will stay in the room to ensure everyone behaves properly and the noise level is kept to a minimum. … Read More
Juanita Handford Juanita D. Handford, 82, of Las Vegas, Nevada died April 20, 2016 in Las Vegas. Private family services were held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Juanita was born April 27, 1933 in Plainfield, Illinois, a daughter of John LeRoy and Nora F. Buck Lofland. She married George Handford, and he preceded her in death. … Read More
•June 15, 2016• In discussions with the Sullivan-Okaw Valley cheerleading coach, the decision has been made to expand the roster of the 2016-2017 Sullivan-Okaw Valley cheerleading team from 16 up to the 21 members who tried out for the 2016-2017 team. The coach has determined that she will be able to successfully coach and supervise this number of athletes. A very generous donation from an anonymous local business owner has been made to the Sullivan-Okaw Valley cheerleading team. … Read More