Invisible Completes Mirror Images 27th Season

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•February 3, 2016• By Kennedy D. Nolen For the News Progress Students who are part of ‘Mirror Images’ of Sullivan High School performed the much awaited show ‘Invisible’ at the Little Theatre January 29. Vernon, played by Jona Workman, is the new kid in school. Frequently moving makes him feel more invisible with each new school. Mitch has terrible anxiety and panic attacks so badly he cannot even talk to the girl on whom he has a crush. Alex is the school bully. His home life is rough so he takes his anger out on others. Also, there is the … Read More

3 Degree Guarantee Donations

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Help Food Pantry Feed People •February 3, 2016• WAND TV’s 3 Degree Guarantee is getting better and better for the Moultrie County Food Pantry. Kristy Dawson, Moultrie Food Pantry director, reported a total of $950 was reached by the end of the month from the challenge for the Food Pantry. Presentation will be made during the WAND -TV 6 p.m. newscast Wednesday, February 3 by the station and co-sponsor IBEW Local 146. A Moultrie County challenge has also been issued to match the WAND 3 Degree Guarantee in an effort to double up on the effort to help those who … Read More

Obituaries 2-3-2016: Bob Shackles

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Bob Shackles Robert F. “Bob” Shackles, 76, of Sullivan passed away Saturday Jan. 30, 2016 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Bob was born April 25, 1939 in Plainview to William Franklin and Nora Schwenke Shackles. He graduated from Southwestern High School in Piasa and went on to serve four years in the Marines. After his military service, he worked several years as a mechanic and then spent the rest of his working life at the light plant in Sullivan until he was disabled in 1992. … Read More

ALAH Knights Bring Home a Win

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•February 3, 2016• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights didn’t have a problem traveling to Decatur LSA and winning 51-40 February 1. It was a 10-9 LSA Lion first quarter. By the second the Knights scored 13-10 for a 22-20 first half lead. The third quarter was evenly paced with an eight point tie. The Knights came alive in the fourth quarter outscoring LSA 21-12 for the 51-40 win. Hannah Wallen led the Knight effort, supplying three three’s, four field goals and three free shots for 20 points.  … Read More

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