Lovington Board Reviews Drainage Issues

News Progress Posted on by

•March 23, 2016• The Lovington Village Board helped sponsor the Easter egg hunt held March 19  in the park. Trustee Dennis Garman presented the request for $500 which was used to purchase new baskets and a variety of treats to fill them with Jenny Peck coordinating the effort. Board president Jim Minor appointed the new park and recreation committee which will serve one year. Included on the committee are chair/treasurer Jenny Peck, co-chair Brandie Mendoza, secretary Amanda Kreher along with Nina Fridge, Paula Murray and Lisa Clark. Dave Bowers presented a report to the village board concerning drainage issues and … Read More

Sullivan City Council Approves Temporary Plaza

News Progress Posted on by

•March 23, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Spring has arrived which means warmer weather and new shows arriving at the Little Theatre on the Square. Sullivan residents will be seeing a few changes this season when the theatre opens. Starting May 15, Washington Street will become a one-way street to make room for an outdoor plaza. The plaza will run from Harrison Street to the outside of the Little Theatre while the alleys remain open. The plaza will be protected by heavy blocks and large planters with outdoor patio furniture and other plants and flowers. This new … Read More

Timberwolves Softball Focused on Consistency

News Progress Posted on by

•March 23, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports Head Coach Dave Benning’s team went 9-1 in conference last season winning the Little Okaw Valley Northwest Division title. The Lady Timberwolves outscored their opponents 11 runs to 3 on average in one of the most dominant seasons in conference history. After a regional championship loss Coach Benning got right back to work breaking down the season ahead. “The challenge this year is to reboot the system I think we can improve on every aspect. Defensively we are working on our range and getting better situationally. We have Maddie Perrine who … Read More

Online Auction for Unclaimed Property

News Progress Posted on by

•March 23, 2016• Live Auction March 28-April 1, Sale Preview Underway Silver bars, gold coins, football cards and jewelry are among the 12,600 items worth $57,000 to be auctioned online March 28-April 1, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said today. “We have more than one million items that we would like to return to their owners,” Frerichs said. “We consider auctions only after the items have been unclaimed for 10 years to make room for incoming items.” Auction items include two 1927 St. Gaudens Double Eagle coins, a 10 troy oz. silver bar, vintage Trifari Crown Brooch, and football cards of … Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2016: Elba Taylor

News Progress Posted on by

Elba Taylor E. Elba Taylor, 69, of Portage, Mich. died Friday morning March 11, 2016 in her residence. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. April 2 in St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, 1523 Main St. in Danbury, Tex. Friends may meet the family two hours prior to the service at the church. Private burial in French Cemetery in Sullivan will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel in Kalamazoo, Mich. … Read More

Obituaries 3-23-2016: Marvin Mode

News Progress Posted on by

Marvin Mode Marvin E. Mode, 80, of Sullivan passed away at 8:20 a.m. Sunday, March 20, 2016 in his home in Sullivan. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More

Sullivan Schools Technolgy Budget Grows

News Progress Posted on by

•March 23, 2016• By Mike Brothers As school technology expands so do the budgets required to keep pace. Sullivan School Board members were updated on the FY 2017 budget by Supt. Brad Tuttle which includes a $34,938 increase from the prior year. Formulated by the District Technology Committee the proposed annual budget is $268,003. With the anticipated E-Rate reinbursment of $57,222 the total district cost should reduce to $210,781. The iPad student program expands to include the ninth grade in the new budget. The purchase of 80 iPads and cases is $32,320. … Read More