Lovington Has Town Clean Up

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•May 11, 2016• The Lovington town wide cleanup is Saturday, June 11, 2016. Residents are requested to place items for pick up on the front curb before 6:30 a.m. June 11. Please call village at 873-4480 if you have large items or questions. Sorry, no electronics, batteries, tires, dimensional lumber, shingles, or paint can be accepted. If you have a junk car go to: http:www.donationline.com/donate-car-illinois-charity and choose your favorite charity then schedule a pick up. For appliances call Mark Dodd at 217/521-5856 or Herschel Massie at 217/259-9236. … Read More

Physician’s Choice Brings InBody Test to Moultrie County

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•May 11, 2016• As the competition level for student athletics increases, training programs and pre-season conditioning are essential, and so is that student’s health and nutrition. Moultrie County high school athletes are invited for a body composition testing and meal planning session 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 23 at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. Becky Clayton-Anderson owner of Physicians Choice Wellness and Apex Network Physical Therapy is offering the InBody230 testing to determine muscle mass and overall body composition. She is encouraging parents to accompany  their student athlete to help understand the importance of nutrition as a part of healthy training. The … Read More

Sullivan Elementary School Gold Slip April Winners

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•May 11, 2016• Sullivan Elementary Gold Slip Winners for the month of April are Mitchell Hooten who was honest about an assignment he had turned in late. He had a chance to get a perfect grade and a piece of candy but was honest with his teacher, missing out on the awards. Leanna Jones approached a new student who always plays alone and asked him to play with her and her friends. During an unannounced fire drill Charlie DuPron’s first concern was not for himself but to help a teacher with a broken foot into a wheelchair and get her … Read More

Lovington Grade School Presents Spring Concert

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•May 11, 2016• The Lovington Grade School fourth grade through eighth grade students will present their spring concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in Lovington Grade School gymnasium. Songs will include Flashlight, Stitches, My Favorite Things (from the Sound of Music), At the Hop, Crocodile Rock, and many others. The concert is free and open to the public. Several students recently received the honor of participating in the IESA Solo/Ensemble Contest. Chorus students who participated in the contest were Sophia Floyd, Josie Hale, Jordan Quertermous, Mackenzie Erixon, Karli Schmidt, Elizabeth Tighe, ,Madisyn Crafton, Tatjana Mehmen, Shalonda Hettinger, Hannah Keown, Makayla Mitchell, Tori Morgan, Kenli Nettles, and … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Can Illinois be salvaged?

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•May 11, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist A reader asked: “Can Illinois be salvaged?” I take it he wonders if our state can stem its population out-flow, return to an economic growth rate comparable to that of the nation, and get a handle on our huge state debt and pension albatross. To this, I think the answer is Yes, but it will take a number of years and concerted effort by leaders of both parties. If he meant, can Illinois return to the old days of good-paying factory jobs for all who want them, the answer is clearly … Read More

Fruchtl Shuts Out Arcola for Timberwolves’ Seventh Win

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•May 11, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports Okaw Valley won their ninth straight contest Friday beating the Purple Riders 9-0.  Senior Drew Fruchtl tossed a complete game gem to stay a perfect 7-0—the best record in the area. Now 18-2 overall the Timberwolves have a week of conference contests to decide who sits atop the Little Okaw Valley Northwest.  Head coach Andrew Hagerman commented the team was just happy to be playing again after a wet start to May, “It’s 75 and sunny; these kids wanted to come out and swing today. We haven’t played a lot of … Read More

Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story

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•May 11, 2016• Eleven people hidden in a hole under a barn in Poland lived in fear of death for 22 months during World War II. Jerry Koenig, Holocaust survivor of that ordeal, told Sullivan students what life of a persecuted group was like under the Nazi reign of terror. Only 10 percent of the Jewish population in Poland survived the Holocaust. Sunday, May 1 was Yom Hashoah (Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust), making Koenig’s presence historically significant for those gathered in the Sullivan High School gymnasium. “After Germany took over Poland in 1939, they forced Jewish people to … Read More

Maroons Edge Redskins at Home in Final At-Bat

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•May 11, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports Sullivan baseball took a disappointing 5-3 loss at home versus Clinton Thursday. Brett Tuttle pitched four strong innings and departed with a one run lead in the fifth. Zach Sowers looked dominant in relief of Tuttle until the top of the seventh when Clinton managed three runs. Head coach Troy Rogers said the team right now is battling. “We just got to get some confidence back. We owe Pana for last year so we got some fuel there. But we need to remember to play this game with intensity and let … Read More

Stamp Out Hunger

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•May 11, 2016• On Saturday, May 14 the United States Postal Workers are collecting for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Residents are encouraged to fill a bag to help feed families in need. Donations collected by Sullivan Postal Workers help the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Collect and bag nonpershisable foods like canned meats, fish, soup, juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal, peanut butter and rice. Place the bagged goods by your mailbox.The letter carrier will pick up for delivery to the food pantry. The annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive is sponsored  by the National Association of Letter Carriers. Also … Read More

Responsible Driving Makes for Safe Graduation Season

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•May 11, 2016• Illinois State Police (ISP) District 10 officials are reminding young drivers to think responsibly as they celebrate during the upcoming prom and graduation season. Our primary safety message is in the word prom which asks teens to “Please Return On Monday.” During the next several months, Illinois State Police District 10 troopers will be conducting high visibility patrols with aggressive enforcement of the fatal four violations: DUI, speeding, seat belt, and distracted driving, with a focus on DUI violations.  … Read More