Knights Softball Show Strong Stats for Season

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•May 11, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights softball program has a 12-7 overall record as of last week with one player, Mycaela Miller hitting .600. Pitching for the Knights has Macy Hollingsworth with a 4.22 ERA after pitching 58 innings. Macy has 13 strikeouts, allowing 94 hits and 57 runs for a 5-4 record. Shelby Frederick has a 3.99 ERA, pitching 47.33 innings with 41 strike outs. She allowed 57 hits with 32 runs for a 5-3 record. Miller leads hitting with 36 hits for 23 runs and 36 RBIs. She has four home runs, five triples, and 12 doubles in 60 … Read More

Talent Management Pipeline Program Fills Skill Gap

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•May 11, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Those attending the No Job Left Behind May 3 session at Yoder’s Kitchen in Arthur learned the value of the Talent Management Pipeline. Guest speakers Vicky Haugen, Executive Director and Kim Kuchenbrod, Workforce Development of Vermillion Advantage presented the Talent Management Pipeline Program. Several businesses were in attendance: Hydro-Gear, Agri-Fab, GSI, IHI Turbo, Moultrie County Counseling Center, MasterBrand Cabinets, U of I Extension, several school officials and business teachers, Arthur Tourism and the City of Arcola. The Talent Management Pipeline Program was put into movement in 2014 to help an … Read More

Recent Obituaries: Audie Edward Ryherd

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Audie Edward Ryherd Audie Edward Ryherd, 87, of Sullivan, passed away 3:53 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Mattoon Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016, at McMullin-Young Funeral Home, Sullivan. Visitation will be held an hour before the service Saturday, at the funeral home in Sullivan. Burial will be in French Cemetery, Allenville, with Military Rites by the Sullivan American Legion #68. Memorials may be made to First Apostolic Church of Sullivan. Audie was born January 18, 1929, in Gamaliel, KY; the son of Edd Lewis and Iva (Proffitt) Ryherd. He … Read More

Street Closings Accompany Square Improvements

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Time and Patience Required •May 4, 2016• By Mike Brothers The good news is the streets and sidewalks around the Sullivan square will look great when finished. And the bad news has already hit some of the businesses around the square. Starting Wednesday, May 4 the north and west sides of the square are closed. On Thursday, May 5 the east and south sides of the square are being closed for more extensive construction. As the city’s complete resurfacing project continues, side street closings started May 3 and extend through Thursday, May 5.  … Read More