•January 13, 2016• Okaw Valley’s boys’ basketball team participated in the St. Anthony’s Shoot out in Effingham January 9 beating Clay City 77-30. The Timberwolves made 29 points in the first quarter with the Wolves scoring nine points. It was 44-14 at the end of the first half. At the end of the third quarter the score was 62-25 with Okaw Valley going on to win 77-30. … Read More
•January 13, 2016• An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, January 15 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany. Any healthy individual age 16 through 75 who meets weight requirements may donate blood. Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing a picture and a signature. All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. The blood drive is sponsored by the Okaw Valley High School Student Council. For more information regarding the blood drive or to make an appointment contact Okaw Valley High School at … Read More
•January 13, 2016• The Sullivan Lady Redskins dominated Cerro Gordo in the first half to win 53-36 at home January 11. “We had a great first half,” coach Sheri McCain began, “but came out complacent in the second half.” Sullivan came out with a 15-7 run over the Lady Broncos in the first quarter. The Lady Redskins stretched that with a 16-7 second quarter heading into the half ahead 31-14. Sullivan cooled off at the half, and Cerro Gordo maintained, as they tied 9-9 in third quarter scoring. The Lady Redskins and Lady Broncos tied13-13 in the fourth leaving the … Read More
•January 13, 2016• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist Whenever talk comes up of compromises necessary to end the lamentable Illinois budget impasse, business-friendly changes in workers’ compensation law are mentioned first. What is “workers’ comp,” as it is called; why is it important, and should we change it? A century ago during the Progressive Era, business, workers and insurance companies came together to support laws, soon adopted by all the states, to provide that workers would be compensated on a “no fault” basis for injuries incurred on the job. Arbitrators employed by each state would determine the severity of … Read More
•January 13, 2016• Dear Editor, “I walk to, and around, Wyman Park quite often. One of my pet peeves is having to dodge the dog poop on sidewalks and the road inside the park. I have to look down so I don’t step in it. Is there a city ordinance to address this problem? If there isn’t, there should be. I don’t understand the laziness of some dog owners. It is so simple to bring a plastic bag (or two) along on your walk. We all shop for food and have bags at home. Just pick up the poop with … Read More
Jerry Clark Jerry L. Clark, 66, of Bethany passed away at 6:13 p.m. Thursday, January 7, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507 was in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More
Margie Baker Margie Evelyn Baker, 96, of Mt. Morris, Mich. died Wednesday Nov. 11, 2015 in Flushing, Mich. Funeral services were held Nov. 16 in Trinity Baptist Church in Flushing. Burial was in Flint Memorial Park. Rossell Funeral Home in Flushing assisted with arrangements. … Read More
•January 13, 2016• As of 7 a.m. Wednesday January 6 the pool elevation at Lake Shelbyville was 617.37. feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 3,130 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for January 6 was approximately 2,860 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Lake Shelbyville crested at 617.4 feet NGVD Tuesday January 5. With the high pool levels, projected releases will be increased to 4,500 cfs by Friday January 8. Lake Shelbyville Dam is operating as designed, helping reduce flood stages on the Lower Kaskaskia River, Carlyle … Read More
•January 13, 2016• Prospective Lake Land College students and parents are invited to learn more about the college at one of three upcoming open houses. Laker Visit Days are scheduled for Feb. 12, April 1, and June 16. Beginning at 9 a.m. and running until noon, Laker Visit Day provides an opportunity for students to tour campus, sit in on a current class, meet current students and talk with faculty. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend and learn more about the college during a parent session. … Read More