Timberlake Golf Course Results
•May 4, 2016• Colder temps affected weekly scramble play at Timberlake Golf Course. This week’s winners with seven under par are Dustin Berry and Aaron Fruchtel. … Read More
Weather was Average for April in Illinois
•May 4, 2016• Colder temperatures in the first half of April in Illinois were nearly canceled out by warmer temperatures in the second half of the month, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel of the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. … Read More
Hitting Consistent for Redskin Baseball Team
•May 4, 2016• By April 27 the Sullivan Redskins baseball team is 12-7 under head coach Troy Rogers. Cumulated team statistics so far for the season: Alec Ballinger hit 34 out of 63 at bats. Ballinger scored 32 runs and had 12 RBIs. He hit one home run and stole 27 bases sporting a .540 batting average. Blake Stewart was 15-49 with 17 runs and nine RBIs. Stewart added 12 stolen bases with a .306 batting average. … Read More
Obituaries 5-4-2016: Stephen Kirkwood
Stephen Kirkwood Stephen Lynn Kirkwood passed away Friday, April 15, 2016. He fought a quiet but very courageous battle against cancer. His service will be at Mira Mar National Cemetery in San Diego, Calif. at 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 9. Celebration of Life will be held at the Kirkwood home following his service, 1362 Los Coches Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910. … Read More
Moultrie Moment of the Week
American Legion Offers Free Flags
•May 4, 2016• The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 is offering American flags available for grave markers for Memorial Day. The flags are free of charge and may be picked up at the American Legion Post in Sullivan after 4 p.m. week days, afternoon Saturdays, by contacting a member of the American Legion or by calling 217-728-4612 … Read More
Loop Lake Shelbyville Bike Ride
•May 4, 2016• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Lake Volunteers Association are hosting the third annual Loop Lake Shelbyville bike ride Saturday, June 11. All rides will start from the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center and will include options for a 22 mile, 46 mile or a 65 mile ride. Proceeds for the ride will benefit the Lake Volunteers Association (LVA). The LVA provides education, historical interpretation, recreational and environmental improvements at Lake Shelbyville. … Read More
ALAH Funds Technology with Outside Resources
•May 4, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress No state funds force the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond School District, teachers and other staff to look for other ways to pay for the tools they need to continue to educate students as well as cope with the rising costs of technological needs. With the advancements in technology and learning, schools’ funding needs are more pressing. While ALAH is in good shape from a network point of view in the technology department, there are still several items the district needs to continue to grow. “Over the last two school years Quality Network Solutions … Read More
Obituaries 5-4-2016: Ralph Dolan
Ralph Dolan Ralph Ames Dolan, 81, of Sullivan, passed away at 3:22 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2016 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville. Ralph was born November 19, 1934 in Mattoon, a son of Carl Layton and Myrtle Ames Dolan. He graduated from Sullivan High School with the class of 1953, served in the Army and was a graduate of Eureka College. He served as the payroll master at the Palmer House in Chicago and also worked at … Read More
Ladies Night Shopping Event Approaches
•May 4, 2016• Sullivan American Legion Ladies Night Out Shopping Event” will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24. … Read More