Things Parents can do to Help Teens be Safe on the Road

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•May 18, 2016• It may have been red dye on the heads and faces of kids pretending to be hurt or dead, but students at Hoopeston Area High School saw up close what could happen if they drive drunk. Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center and Vermilion County first responders drilled to test their response to a drunken driving crash with multiple casualties. Hoopeston Area High School students played the parts injured patients. Charlotte Strawser, RN, coordinator of the Emergency Department at Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center, said the drill provides a reminder for parents to talk to their children about … Read More

Sullivan Softball Shrugs off Rain to Beat ALAH

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•May 18, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports The rain gods favored the Lady Redskins with a 10-0 victory over the Lady Knights from Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond on Monday.  Sullivan’s north diamond held up well in poor conditions, and Heidi Clements handled the rest. Clements pitched five shutout innings behind some of the best velocity she has featured all year. The Lady Redskin senior scattered two hits in a performance that bodes well for the postseason. Sullivan head coach Andy Wagner noted the team’s focus was where it needed to be, “I thought our girls today came out ready to play; … Read More

ALAH FFA Alumni Awards Scholarships

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•May 18, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond (ALAH) FFA Alumni awarded the first scholarships to four area students. The chapter, chartered in 2014, has 53 members with the purpose “to provide leadership, mentoring, and financial assistance to the agricultural education program at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood- Hammond High School.” The scholarship fund receives donations, fundraising and proceeds from the variety test plot hosted by Jeff Davis of Hammond. Students fill out an application and are interviewed by alumni prior to selection.  … Read More

Capital Memorial Submissions Encouraged

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•May 18, 2016• The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs, State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon), and the Illinois Senate Republican caucus are teaming up to honor and remember the sacrifice of the brave servicemen and servicewomen who have passed away. The public is encouraged to submit a photograph and written remembrance of veterans who are no longer with us, which will be displayed on the Illinois State Capitol Memorial Day Remembrance Wall. The submissions will be displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda starting at the beginning of the Memorial Day holiday weekend, Thursday, May 26 through Monday, July 4. “Every veteran’s … Read More

SOV Girls’ Track Overcomes Delays to Finish Season

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•May 18, 2016• The Sullivan Okaw Valley girls’ track team finished their season Friday at the Rochester Sectional. The girls’ efforts this season was exceptional, especially on Friday with seven athletes still having events to compete in following a three hour weather delay. Their only point came from Alyssa Marshall with a sixth place 800 run in 2:39. Other results are listed below. 100M- 10. Risley 14.02, 14. Wooters 14.65. 200M- 15. Wooters 31.44, 18. Hill 32.44 400- 8. Risley 1:07.04, 10. Hogan 1:07.94 … Read More

Good Weather for Graduation in Sullivan

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•May 18, 2016• The weather blessed Sullivan High School with outdoor graduation ceremonies at 5 p.m. Sunday with 83 seniors receiving diplomas. District 300 board president Steve Poland announced the salutatorian Zane Uphoff and valedictorian Emily Stutzman. In her valedictory address Stutzman recalled arriving at Sullivan High School as a new student. “When I arrived here three years ago, I was amazed how quickly news travels,” she began, “I wasn’t used to everyone knowing everyone.” She explained the dread she felt in the beginning was relieved when unfamiliar classmates quickly became friends. “Now I’m not quite ready to leave.” “How … Read More

WHS Class Hosts 5K

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•May 18, 2016• The Windsor High School class of 2017 will host a 5k at the Windsor Harvest Picnic August 20. They are seeking sponsors for this event.  Any individual or business interested in being a sponsor should contact Lesley Baker at bakerle@windsorcusd.org by August 1. Registration forms to participate in the run may be found at http://www.windsor.k12.il.us and click on Junior Senior High School. … Read More

Cuba Then and Cuba Now

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•May 18, 2016• The Moultrie County Historical and Genealogical monthly general meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday May 19 in the Heritage Center located in Sullivan. The speaker for the evening will Sullivan’s Joe Pound who will discuss the turbulent history of the island of Cuba since 1492. He will conclude his talk with information on how Cuba has changed based on his recent eight day visit which will include pictures taken while he was there. … Read More