Fourth Quarter Blasts Knights Past Lions

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Big Comeback for ALAH •February 10, 2016• By Mike Brothers From floor wrestling to leads flipping, the final few minutes of the Knights 55-49 win over Decatur LSA was a crowd pleaser. The midcourt wrestling match for the ball between Knight Shandon Herschberger and Decatur LSA’s Austin with 5:43 left during the Friday, February 5 game started a Knights fire. “I was really pleased with the effort and the ability to overcome adversity we displayed.” Knight coach Dale Schuring said of the comeback victory. “The players did a great job of taking the last two days of practice to the … Read More

Lady Knights Celebrate Seniors with Big Win

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Physical Bomber Game  •February 10, 2016• By Mattt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Hannah Wallen scored 16 points in a 58-39 win over Argenta-Oreana on senior night Feb. 4. The Lady Knights were able to hold the Bombers to just five points in the fourth quarter of a dominate performance.  ALAH head coach Craig Moffett was happy for his seniors Alyssa Hershberger, Jazmine Arnett, and Essi Kennunen. “Our seniors played hard, and they have been working all year,” he said.  “They have been good senior leaders for us.” Argenta took an early lead 3-1 at the six minute mark in the … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Texas Culture—Individualism on Steroids

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•February 10, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Texas culture is that of tall-in-the-saddle individualism on steroids. And to paraphrase the late General Motors CEO Charlie Wilson, “The business of Texas is business.” If you want to start a business, whoever you are, Texas is here to help—and otherwise stay out of your way. Are there any lessons struggling Illinois can learn from a state that is on target to grow its population by 20 percent yet again this decade? There are elements we can’t replicate: the weather, oil, and maybe Texas pride, among them. And state government is … Read More

Timberwolves Lose Despite Determined Effort

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•February 10, 2016• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Okaw Valley went wire to wire in front of a sold-out crowd Friday night, ultimately falling 69-62 versus the Sangamon Valley Storm. A pair of well-timed runs by the Storm to end the first half and begin the second proved too much to overcome. Okaw Valley head coach Brooks Inman was proud of how the Timberwolves battled throughout. “Our kids don’t quit. They have a lot of heart and a lot of pride. They won’t quit ever, and I am proud of them for that. I am proud of the fight.” … Read More

Special Father-Daughter Dance Night At Little Theatre

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•February 10, 2016• The Little Theatre on the Square is hosting a Daddy-Daughter Dance 6-8 p.m. Saturday, February 20. The event will be held at Cathrine’s Gallery, Gifts & More at 5 West and The Little Theatre’s dance studio, both located on Jefferson St. in Sullivan. “We are expanding outreach efforts, and we wanted to do something that ties in with our dance and drama mission,” said John Stephens, executive director and producer at The Little Theatre on the Square. The idea for a daddy-daughter dance came from a newly formed advisory committee working on increased awareness and support for … Read More

Children’s Museum of Illinois Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families

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•February 10, 2016• Children’s Museum of Illinois in Decatur has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum habits. The program will enable low-income families to visit the children’s museum at a reduced rate of $3 with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Families may also visit any participating museum year-round for free or reduced admission. Children’s Museum of Illinois is located at 55 South Country Club … Read More

Argenta Oreana Wins at ALAH

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•February 10, 2016• Argenta Oreana’s Bombers left Arthur with a 55-29 win February 2. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights were bombed in the first quarter with a 24-11 A-O run. In the second quarter the Knights were held down 10-2, allowing the Bombers to go into the half ahead 34-13. ALAH scored seven in the third quarter to Argenta Oreana’s ten points. In the fourth it was 11-9 for the Bombers to cinch the 55-29 win. Argenta Oreana hit 21-53 field goals with ALAH hitting 11-42. The Bombers made 4-15 three point shots, while the Knights hit 3-12. From the free throw line … Read More

Important to File Early for Student Aid

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•February 10, 2016• While the current budget delay has made this a challenging time for higher education in Illinois, financial aid is available to help make college possible for Illinois students—if they apply for it. As part of Financial Aid Awareness Month, students are reminded to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—the form that determines a student’s eligibility for most federal, state, and college financial aid programs. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state agency that works with students and families year-round to increase college access, is offering a host of free workshops and other assistance … Read More