Defense Drives Redskins Past Shelbyville

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•April 20, 2016• The Redskins baseball team beat the Shelbyville Rams 5-1, improving Sullivan’s record to 9-3 and 3-1 in the conference. Pitcher Zach Hrvol went the distance striking out 12. He threw 64 strikes in 91 pitches, allowing one run on six hits and one base on balls. Coach Troy Rogers pointed out several great plays on defense made the win possible. That included Alec Ballinger throwing one out at the plate and making a game saving catch. Tom Schibur made a throw to cut a runner down at home and followed it up with a diving stop to … Read More

Red Cross Blood Drive in Bethany

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•April 20, 2016• An American Red Cross blood drive sponsored by Okaw Valley High School Student Council will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany. Any healthy individual, age 16 through 75, who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a healthy meal and drink an extra 16 oz. of water and fluids before donating, and they must bring identification showing a picture and a signature. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. You can save up to 15 minutes when you donate blood by … Read More

Second for SOV Boys’ Track Team

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•April 20, 2016• Sullivan Okaw Valley boys’ track competed at Warrensburg April 12 finishing in second place with 79 points. Boys who earned points individually: Luke Bowman: fifth 100m 11.91; Payton Westjohn: fourth 200m 25.43; Josh Ernst: sixth 200m 26.74, third discus 108’7”; Isaiah Plank: fourth 400m 59.52, 3rd 3200m 11:13.02; Cullen Dyer: fifth 400m 1:00.70. … Read More

Motorcycle Season Shifts to Top Gear

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•April 20, 2016• With spring cruising in and motorcycle season shifting into top gear, Illinois riders are eager to enjoy warm weather on the open road again. Before taking the first ride of the season, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police remind motorcyclists to take necessary steps to ensure their safety and “Gear Up – Ride Smart.” The annual campaign urges riders to take precautionary measures before getting back on their bikes. Motorcyclists are encouraged to conduct a pre-ride safety inspection of their bike and refresh their riding skills with a motorcycle training class. Proper safety … Read More

Big Charleston Inning Topples Sullivan

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•April 20, 2016• Charleston’s 11 run second inning was more than the Sullivan Redskin baseball team could recover from in the 16-3 home loss April 14. After no score in the first, the Trojans went on a hitting steak that knocked Redskin pitcher Zach Sowers off the mound after two innings. Austin Minnegerode relieved for 1.1 innings as the Charleston team kept hitting. Alec Ballinger finished the game in 1.2 innings getting four strikeouts. Charleston added two in the second and three in the fourth for 16, with the Redskins scoring a run in the fourth and two in the … Read More

SHS Junior Parents Host Post Prom

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•April 20, 2016• The junior parents are hosting a Post Prom event for all juniors and seniors and their guests 11 p.m.-3 a.m. April 23 in Sullivan Elementary School. This will be free of charge, regardless of whether or not students attend prom.  … Read More

Growing Up In Sullivan: Vacation Time Fast Approaching-There’s No Place Like Home

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•April 20, 2016• By Jerry Ginther NP Columnist Well, post retirement age has arrived and the spontaneous trips and desired vacations that we looked forward to taking have not often materialized. More free time and less debt being the supposed catalysts for travel and adventure have not produced the expected result. As a matter of fact, those two items seem to be the least responsible for not hitting the road more often. Now, we seem to have a list of “what ifs” that get more than its share of considerations. Planning these excursions was thought to be part of the … Read More

Obituaries 4-20-2016: Jim Saddoris

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Jim Saddoris Memorial services for James D. “Jim” Saddoris, 80, of Sullivan were held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private burial will be at a later date in Findlay Cemetery. The former Findlay resident died at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday April 27, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

Obituaries 4-20-2016: Dale Hodges

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Dale Hodges Dale Hodges, 81, of Lakewood passed away peacefully Monday, April 18, 2016 in Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville. Dale was born April 11, 1935, a son of Otis and Gladys Epps Hodges. Dale lost his mother soon after birth and was blessed to have Faye Hodges assume the role of his mother. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Thursday, April 21 with the funeral service at 10 a.m. Friday, both at Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. … Read More