•January 27, 2016• The Meridian Hawks came to Sullivan January 19 taking home a 53-42 win over the Redskins. Coach Chester Reeder noted Sullivan showed strength on the backboards pulling down 27, with Ty Molzen and Zach Hrvol getting seven each. The Hawks had 23 rebounds with Kircher leading with six. Meridian started the first quarter 13-9 ahead of Sullivan. Second quarter action had the Redskins up 10-7 in the a quarter but down 20-19 at the half. … Read More
•January 27, 2016• The Okaw Valley Summer Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups will be held 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, January 30 at Okaw Valley Middle School in Findlay and 9-11 a.m. Saturday, February 6 at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany. … Read More
•January 27, 2016• By Tyler Harvey Douglas-Moultrie Farm Bureau Manager Greetings Moultrie County! The New Year is off and running, and the Farm Bureau on a county, state, and national level is staying very active. On a national level, The American Farm Bureau Federation is in the middle of their Annual Meeting which is held from January 8-13 in Orlando, Florida. Just like the Illinois Farm Bureau, the AFBF meets once a year to look and decide on policies and resolutions that make up the organization. The AFBF is made up of all the state Farm Bureaus in the United States. … Read More
•January 27, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights brought home a 48-40 win from Arcola January 25. The Knights started the first quarter with the starting five getting on the board with 14 points to the Arcola Purple Riders 10 points. Second quarter went in Arcola’s favor scoring 13-6, giving the Riders a 23-20 edge at the half. A solid 18-10 third quarter for the Knights backed with a 10-7 fourth, cinched the 48-40 win for the ALAH girls’ team. … Read More
•January 27, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights held Sangamon Valley at bay January 23 with a 49-38 win in LOVC action. The Knights were 44 percent from the field with 16-36 while the Storm shot 14-45 for 31 percent. ALAH made one three point shot to Sangamon Valley’s 0. On the free throw line ALAH hit 16-22 for 72 percent against he Storm’s 11-15 for 73 percent. Sangamon Valley started the first quarter 12-8 ahead of the ALAH team. By the second quarter they tied 10-10 with the Storm heading into the half ahead 22-18. The Knights were running behind during a … Read More
•January 27, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Kevin McReynolds, housing manager for Coles County Regional Planning and Development Commission, presented the Sullivan City Council with a housing grant opportunity during the January 11 council meeting. The grants are available for single family owner occupied homes and up to $45,000 may be spent for home improvement repairs such as replacing the roof, furnace, electrical and windows. McReynolds stated that these grants are important for improving neighborhoods and bringing homes up to code. Mayor Ann Short felt that there were families who could benefit from the grants. In order … Read More
•January 27, 2016• Plans are underway for the second annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. This February 9 event marks the end of Mardi Gras and the anticipation of Lent, which begins the next day on Ash Wednesday. The community is invited to the celebration, which will include pancakes with toppings, sausage, and drinks. Since it’s a party, all who come will eat free of charge. Fellowship Hall will be decorated to reflect the colors of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday. Purple, green, and gold decorations, along with strings … Read More
•January 27, 2016• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights held off the Tri-County Shiloh Titans for a 54-51 win January 23. The Titans were up 16-14 at the end of the first quarter. A 22-6 second quarter let Tri-Co Shiloh go into the half trailing the Knights 28-22. The Titans came from the half with a 11-9 third quarter while the Knights still led. Tri-Co put a 20-15 effort over ALAH in the fourth with the Knights remaining on top 54-51. Hannah Wallen scored 19 points, hitting 4-5 from the free throw line, six field goals and one three point shot. … Read More
•January 27, 2016• On Friday, January 29 from 11a.m. to 8 p.m. TnT Pizzeria and the Sullivan High School Post Prom committee are hosting a post prom fundraiser. For those dining in, carrying out or ordering a delivery that night TnT will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Post Prom committee. All you have to do to qualify is mention “SHS Post Prom” when you order. TnT Pizzeria is located at 10 East Harrison in Sullivan. … Read More