Virginia Smith Virginia R. Smith, 89, of Sullivan, formerly of Arcola, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services were held at 3 p.m. Monday in the Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Burial was in Moultrie County Memorial Park in Bethany. Arrangements were by Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
Carroll Koch Funeral services for Carroll Robert Koch, 83, of Decatur were held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Northwest Christian Church in Decatur. Burial was in Graceland Cemetery in Decatur. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes assisted with arrangements. He died Friday May 20, 2016 in Fair Havens Christian Home. He was born May 2, 1933 in Decatur, a son of Raymond W. and Bessie Mae Lawler Koch. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports Postseason wins over Pana and regional host Warrensburg Latham propelled Sullivan to the Regional championship game versus Maroa Forsyth on Saturday. The Trojans scored four runs in the first three innings and held on for a 5-1 victory. The Redskins finished the season 15-14 and have several returning starters to fill big holes left by six graduating seniors. Sullivan entered the Class 2A Regional as the eight seed. Pitcher Zach Hrvol for Sullivan earned a win over nine seeded Pana 4-1 last Monday. The Regional play in game at Leon Lane … Read More
•May 25, 2016• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day weekend. A variety of programs are planned including tours of the dam, campground programs, and many other activities. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, tours of the dam will be offered free of charge every Saturday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tours are approximately 50 minutes long and begin in the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center lobby. Small groups may sign in upon arrival at the Visitor Center. Large groups must call ahead. Tours run through Labor Day weekend. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• The city of Sullivan water department will be flushing fire hydrants beginning June 1. There may be some discoloration in the water, and laundry should be avoided during those times. Any questions or concerns may be directed to 217-728-4383. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• The Lovington American Legion family will host a Memorial Day service at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 28 in Tom Conn Park. Sullivan American Legion Post #68 Honor Guard begins Memorial weekend observations following church service at Jonathan Creek Christian Church Sunday, May 29. The Honor guard will march the congregation across the road to the cemetery where prayer, a 21 gun salute and taps will be played. Groups wishing to march in the Memorial Day parade are encouraged to gather at the Moultrie County Courthouse by 7:45 a.m. Monday, May 30. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• Okaw Valley softball team’s 13-0 win over Beecher City/Cowden was behind a perfect game pitched by Maddie Perrine. Perrine struck out five batters in five innings. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• Okaw Valley Timberwolves softball team won the Regional championship in a 12-2 win over Edinburg in Bethany May 21. Head coach Dave Benning has led the Timberwolves to two straight Regional titles. This set up the Tuesday, May 24 Sectional match with Casey-Westfield in Altamont. Edinburg scored two in the first inning. The Timberwolves responded with two in the second, four in the third, two in the fourth and four in the fifth innings for the win. Maddie Perrine was on the mound five innings for the win, allowing four hits, two runs and striking out five. … Read More
•May 25, 2016• Sarah Bush Lincoln will provide school and sports physicals to students and athletes from Sullivan schools. Sports and school physical clinics will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Thursday, June 2, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, August 9, at the SBL Sullivan Clinic, 7 Hawthorne Lane. The cost is $20 per physical with all fees being donated to the Sullivan Athletic Booster Club. … Read More