Ballot Release Delayed

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•January 27, 2016• By Mike Brothers Objections to presidential candidates petitions will delay official general primary ballot release past the first day of voting in Illinois, February 4. Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England announced that the presidential candidates’ petition objections to the State Board of Elections are not anticipated to be resolved before the first day of voting in the general primary election, since the names on the questioned petitions will have to undergo individual review. “Our instructions from the State Board are to explain to voters who attempt to vote February 4 that ballots are not available,” England said, … Read More

Sullivan Chamber of Commerce Brings New Dreams to the Community

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•January 27, 2016• By Kennedy D. Nolen For the News Progress As the New Year is upon us, the Sullivan Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development shares their new plans and dreams for the town of Sullivan. Laurrie Minor, chamber administrator, and Stepheny McMahon, director, said they will not only continue their usual events and work from the previous years but will be happy to present fresh ideas to the community throughout 2016. The Chamber’s annual dinner will be held to discuss an important concept: ‘One Town, One Million Dreams’ Jan. 29 at First United Methodist Church in Sullivan. McMahon … Read More

ALAH Downed by Central A&M

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•January 20, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s Knights lost 53-39 to the Central A&M Raiders January 12. ALAH and Central A&M finished the first quarter 10-11 with the Raiders advantage. During the second Central scored 15-8, going in to the half leading 26-18. In the third quarter the Raiders outscored the Knights 19-13 with ALAH coming back in the fourth 8-8, leaving the final score 53-39. Marcus Vanausdoll led Knights scoring, hitting 5-7 field goals and one free throw for 11 points, while pulling down five rebounds, grabbing one steal and giving one assist.  … Read More

Obituaries 1-20-2016: Sheila Harshman

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Sheila Harshman Sheila M. Harshman, 82, of Sullivan went home to be with her Savior at 8:45 a.m. Thursday, January 14, 2016 in her residence after a courageous and graceful battle with cancer. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. Sunday in Elim Springs Church of Jesus Christ with Felix Hagerman and Vanessa Patient officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan was in charge of arrangements.  … Read More

ALAH School District Receives Incentive Funding

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•January 20, 2016• By Ariana Cherry For the News Progress Superintendent Kenny Schwengel shared some good news at the last Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond school board meeting. The district received an unexpected $101,800 in incentive funding, although the state still owed them $240,000. “Our current checkbook balance is $6,578,329.69,” he said. “ All funds are in the black.” With a state budget still not in place, Illinois will no longer pay for students to take the ACT as they have in the past. For the last 15 years, the state has paid for the test. Once the state could no longer pay for … Read More

Local Taekwondo Students Degree Test

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•January 20, 2016• One hundred Taekwondo students and instructors from throughout Illinois, gathered in Mattoon for the year end Test Promotion December 12. The students of Master Roberts are from Mattoon, Charleston, Effingham, Oakland, Sullivan, Neoga, Newton and other communities in the area. … Read More

LLC Announces Foundation Scholarship Deadline

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•January 20, 2016• Lake Land College Foundation scholarship applications for the 2016-2017 academic year are due Feb. 1. Students graduating from high school, adults who are enrolling at Lake Land College and current students are encouraged to apply. Those students who received a Lake Land College Foundation Scholarship for the 2015-2016 school year and wish to be considered for a 2016-2017 award must reapply. … Read More

Guilty Plea for Burch

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One charge dismissed •January 20, 2016• By Mike Brothers Wade T. Burch, 26, pled guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse before Judge Dan L. Flannell in Moultrie County Court January 13. Burch, from Shelbyville, appeared with attorney Sean Britton in the 9 a.m. proceedings, where he entered the guilty plea on the lesser charged filed against him in April 2015. Judge Flannell set sentencing for March 7, 2016. Burch has been released on $100,000 bond since April 26, 2015.  … Read More

Okaw Valley Puts Arcola Away in LOVC Action

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•January 20, 2016• Okaw Valley girls beat Arcola 42-30 in LOVC tournament action in Arthur January 18. The Timberwolves were up 10-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Purple Riders came back with a 5-3 second quarter, putting the Okaw Valley team up 13-11 at the half. During the third quarter Okaw Valley scored 12 to Arcola’s eight points. Up 25-21 at the end of three, the Timberwolves finished with a 17-10 fourth quarter for the 42-30 win. Paige Robinson led the Timberwolves in scoring with six field goals, while hitting 5-6 free throws for 17 points. Chloe … Read More