•June 29, 2016• The Monday night scramble at Timberlake Golf Course June 27 results are first place with four under par winning play off hole include Mason Ohm, Sean Still, Vic Arendell and Austin Hunter Second place with four under par are Shane Russell, Clint Marshall, Kevin Elder and Gage Elder The Monday night scramble July 4 will be at 5:30 p.m. as usual. … Read More
Hands on Experience for Sullivan Students •June 29, 2016• By Lori Kirk and Troy Rogers For the News Progress If you ever think the world is in trouble, take a trip with 28 young people and it will change your perspective. Recently 28 Sullivan students took part in a scientific adventure to the Tampa Bay area where they were immersed in aquatic habitats to understand the interconnections between ourselves and the environment. Students participated in hands-on learning experiences involving ocean water, brackish water, and fresh water springs. They were able to snorkel with sea manatees well over 2000 pounds, snorkel in … Read More
•June 29, 2016• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is gearing up for a busy Fourth of July weekend. A host of programs and special events are planned for visitors to enjoy including campground programs, a dog show, tours of the dam, and the annual fireworks show. The campground programs offered over the course of the holiday weekend will be held at the amphitheaters of various Lake Shelbyville USACE campgrounds. All programs are free of charge and are open to the public. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult for most programs. … Read More
Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week Bethany Junior High students Andy Brewer, Allison Patrick and Haley Rowe participated in the Honors Band and ChorusFestival in May at Lake Land College. Students from Lovington Junior High also participated. They are Kara Bolsen, Kelly Smith, Chas Seelow and Jenny Elliott. Leslie Phelps of Bethany has been awarded a Millikin University academic scholarship based on outstanding academic achievement. She is the daughter of Gilbert and Deborah Phelps. Lovington Middle School students Wyatt Murphy and Meg Reedy have won the first round in the national D.A.R.E. Day Poster and Letter To President … Read More
•June 29, 2016• A couple of requests for changes in liquor licenses led to a review of sale hours and license availability at the Sullivan City Council meeting June 27. Mayor Ann Short opened discussion with a request from Sullivan IGA to add package liquor to the beer and wine license they already have. IGA manager Pat Stinson made the request based on increased sales the store has experienced during the tourist season. “If we can offer a full service liquor department, we will have a better chance drawing those tax dollars to Sullivan,” Stinson began. He pointed out that … Read More
•June 29, 2016• Lovington is bringing back the fireworks to the old football field this year at dusk Sunday, July 3. Lovington has not had fireworks since approximately 2008 when the late Gene Clark and his minutemen put on the show for many years. Central States Fireworks of Athens handle the display. An old set piece will be lit in memory of Clark who had a love for fireworks. Many of his family members and friends used to help him weeks before the fourth preparing for the show. Walking tacos, hotdogs, kettle corn and lemonade shake-ups will be for sale … Read More
•June 29, 2016• In the June 22 edition of the News Progress report on the Sullivan City Council meeting we incorrectly stated the Jefferson Street sidewalk project was approved for removal and construction. Actually the Council approved authorizing to have the engineering prepared for the project. This will allow it to be bid at a future date. … Read More
•June 29, 2016• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond high school second semester honor rolls have been announced. Grade 12 High Honors: Brian Binion, Jakob Brewer, Madeleine Brown, Chelsey Chupp, Chris Conder, Cade Day, Darrin Gingerich, Syndie Hanscel, Zach Hingson, Ally Irwin, Jordan Jent, Essi Kettunen, Ariel Kibler, Hannah Leal, Kalli Martin, Jovany Martinez, Bradley D. Miller, Teddy Poe, Tiffany Renfro, Jordan Rettig, Eilis Stewart, Ricky Wright, Colton Yeakley. Honors: Jazmine Arnett, Makayla Brown, Logan Emel, Kayla Hodge, Josiah Kinert, Greer Lambdin, Bradley R. Miller, Mariah Slaughter, Megan VanVleet, Anthony Wilkins. Honorable Mention: Belle Baugus, Braxton Eckart, Cory Griffin, Nancy Hack, Isaac Kitchen, Brenden … Read More