ALAH Wins At Arcola
•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
ALAH Knights Hold Sangamon Valley Down for a Win
•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
City Seeks Housing Improvement Grants
•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
Public Invited to Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
•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
Knights Hold Off Titans for the Win
•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
SHS Post Prom Fundraiser at TnT Pizzeria
•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
Obituaries 1-27-2016: Carol Fidroeff
Carol Fidroeff Carol Annette Horsman Fidroeff, 58, died in her home Saturday, January 23, 2016 with her husband Wil at her side. Carol, a very brave woman, decided to go home and forgo futile aggressive cancer treatment when it was discovered that she had advanced stage 4 cancer. Visitation will be today (Wednesday), January 27, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. A “scattering of the ashes” memorial service will be held Saturday, July 9, Carol’s birthday, at 6 p.m. at Wil and Sunny’s dome home located four miles east of Sullivan. Carol was born July … Read More
Day Use Fees Change at Lake Shelbyville
•January 27, 2016• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced that beginning Jan. 1 the recreation day use fees charged for boat launches and swimming beaches managed by USACE across the country changed to a simpler fee structure. The fee for a USACE annual pass as well as special use permits also changed. These fees were last changed in 2002. USACE conducted a national review of its fee structure earlier this year and determined that fee changes are needed to ensure USACE fees remain comparable and fair to those charged by other local providers for similar facilities and services. … Read More
Knights Outscore Timberwolves in Arthur
•January 27, 2016• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond faced down Okaw Valley in a 59-37 win January 21 at Arthur. The Knights took a 13-8 first quarter advantage over the Timberwolves followed by a 16-9 second quarter that put the ALAH girls’ team up 29-17 at the half. Okaw Valley came out with a 11-10 third quarter but lost momentum with a 20-9 fourth quarter, resulting in the 59-37 Knight win. Hannah Wallen led the Knight scoring with 23, hitting seven field goals and a perfect 9-9 from the free throw line. Megan Fifer hit a three point shot and five from the field … Read More