Redskins Take Cardinals at CIC Tournament

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•February 3, 2016• Sullivan’s Redskins went into the CIC Tournament in Moweaqua as a seven seed and emerged as the number five team. And it was accomplished with a 37-24 win over the Warrensburg Latham Cardinals, January 25. “This was one of our best defensive games,” coach Sheri McCain said. “We held them to single digits in three quarters, including holding them to two points in the second quarter.” Warrensburg had beaten the Redskins by three points earlier in the season. “I’m glad the girls came out ready to play tonight,” she said of the effort. The first quarter was … Read More

One Town One Million Dreams for Sullivan

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New Chamber Initiative •February 3, 2016• By Mike Brothers One Town, One Million Dreams initiative for Sullivan was presented to 120 Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development luncheon guests, January 29. Executive Director Stepheny McMahon addressed the crowd in the First United Methodist Church banquet hall, explaining SCED’s new initiative. “We hope to inspire each of you to brainstorm what dreams you have…”McMahon challenged the group. “By sharing our dreams, we hope to nurture many to fruition in 2016.” Featured speaker Tiffany Macke, U of I Extension Education in Community and Economic Development, began to demonstrate the value of dreaming. “When … Read More

Selected for National Music Education Conference

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•February 3, 2016• Christina Farley of Sullivan was selected to present Body Consciousness: The Effects of Posture on Musicians at the 2016 National Music Education Conference at the University of North Carolina in Asheville. Farley, a senior in music education at Eastern Illinois University, is one of three EIU students invited to give presentations at the April conference. She gave Body Consciousness at the Illinois Music Education conference in Peoria January 29. Farley is a Sullivan High School graduate and daughter of Roger and Amanda Farley. … Read More

Parkland College Dean’s List

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•February 3, 2016• Included on the Dean’s List at Parkland College in Champaign are Adam Beachy, Omar Martinez, Jeremy Plank, Brooke Tabb and Avery Schrock, all of Arthur; Kaya James and Jamie Hendrickson, both of Lovington and Elissa Stewart of Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 2-3-2016: Betty Gaston

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Betty Gaston Betty R. Gaston, 85, of Sullivan, died at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016, in Mason Point in Sullivan. Private funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Lovins-Lockart Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial was in Ash Grove Cemetery. She was born May 11, 1930 in Granite City, a daughter of Ben Boris and Gladys Sutton Rudanovich. She married Thomas A. Gaston September 20, 1947 in Sullivan, and he preceded her in death April 1, 1997. … Read More

Arcola Takes LOVC Tournament Championship

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•February 3, 2016• Arcola took Cumberland 66-52 to win the LOVC girls’ basketball championship January 30 in Arthur. The Purple Riders had a strong first quarter lead over the Pirates 18-7. The second quarter was dominated by the Arcola team 14-8 placing them ahead of Cumberland 32-15 at the half. Cumberland’s Pirates scored 15 in the third to the Riders 19 and matched Arcola in the final 15-15, with Cumberland winning 66-52. … Read More

Thinking About Health: Future of Social Security Closely Tied to Healthcare Affordability

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•February 3, 2016• By Trudy Lieberman Rural Health News Service When the presidential race begins to focus seriously on issues, you’re likely to hear a lot about Social Security and to some extent Medicare. The nub of debate will center on two questions: Should we cut Social Security or expand it? Should Medicare beneficiaries assume more of the cost of their healthcare and reduce the government’s obligation over time? The questions are connected. In a recent op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, Andrew Biggs, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a right-of-center think tank, argued that a broadly … Read More

St. Teresa Outlasts Sullivan in Physical CIC Tourney Opener

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•February 3, 2016• By Matt Kracht News Progress Sports Reporter The Bulldogs were able to grind out a hard fought 43-36 win behind Isaiah Bond’s fourth quarter heroics. Sullivan rallied from a 10 point deficit in the first quarter and stayed within striking distance thanks to the strong play of Zach Hrvol who finished with 18 points. Sullivan head coach Chet Reeder said the game plan didn’t change heading into the rematch. “They hit a lot of jumpers, and that was still the game plan. Our defensive intensity was pretty good; they just made some heavily contested shots.” St. Teresa … Read More

Obituaries 2-3-2016: James Gregory

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James Gregory James E. Gregory, 69, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Oak Ridge, Mo., died at his residence Monday, January 25, 2016. As per James’ wishes he was cremated, and private family military services will be conducted at a later date in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. … Read More