Learning an Important Lesson on How Not to Handle a Bully

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•December 9, 2015• By Mike Brothers NP Managing Editor While at the Sullivan School board meeting this week Student Council President Austin Minnigerode reported on the success of anti-bullying efforts at Sullivan High School. It made me think about the whole bullying thing and what it was like when I was growing up. In the south there were a lot of larger families, so bullying was kept in check by older siblings many times in grade school. I remember in first grade this one guy was getting picked on by a fourth grader every day at lunch. He was getting … Read More

Raiders Outscore Timberwolves

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•December 9, 2015• Central A&M outscored Okaw Valley boys’ basketball team 66-57 in a Saturday game. Central’s Raiders went to a 18-10 first quarter lead over the Timberwolves. In the second quarter an additional 22 points put them ahead 40-18 at the half. The Timberwolves had a good third quarter with a 19-7 run and was able to hang on in the fourth outscoring the Raiders 20-19 but not enough to make up the deficit. … Read More

Meridian Hawks Over ALAH Knights

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•December 9, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights lost 55-39 to Meridian Saturday, Dec. 5. Meridian started the first quarter outscoring the Knights 13-6, then entered the half ahead 26-14. The Hawks remained strong in the third quarter with a 16-11 run with the Knights scoring 14 to Meridian’s 13 in the final quarter. … Read More

Comets Dominate Knights at Home

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•December 9, 2015• It was a slow start for the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ basketball team in the 53-27 home game loss to the Oakwood Comets Dec 4. The Comets controlled both ends of the court during the first quarter, holding the Knights scoreless. At the half Oakwood was ahead 30-6. ALAH started putting some plays together in the third quarter scoring 12 points to the Comets 16. The fourth quarter Knights’ scoring was 9-7 over Oakwood. Oakwood hit 19 of 49 field goals for 38 percent; seven of 22 three pointers for 31 percent and hit eight of 10 free throws … Read More

Scholastic Bowl Wins Two

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•December 9, 2015• The Redskins scholastic bowl beat Clinton and Meridian December 7 with Ryan Baker leading the team in the first game with three toss-ups. In the second game Baker led with four toss-ups. Luke Delong had three with Grace Mauck and Ross Metzger each earning one. The JV beat Clinton but lost to Meridian. In the first match Katie Webb, Lindsay Jones and Winchester Phelps each had two toss-ups. In the second match Phelps led with three. … Read More

It’s Not Too Late To Vaccinate for National Influenza Vaccination Week

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•December 9, 2015• The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) urges anyone who has not yet received flu vaccine to get it as soon as possible. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week, a national observance to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination. While many people typically get the flu vaccine in early fall, flu activity usually peaks between December and February, a time when many people are out and about. “During the holidays, friends and families often come together to celebrate,” said IDPH Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D. “Although you may be in good health, people around … Read More

Bill to Restore Funding Heads to Governor

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•December 9, 2015• State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) voted in support of Senate Bill 2039 Dec. 7, legislation that releases the state’s portion of the motor fuel tax (MFT) money and includes funding for 911 call centers, fire prevention, veterans’ homes, lottery winners, payment of utility bills, and other programs.. “With the winter season upon us, it’s imperative our local governments have this funding so they can purchase enough road salt and fix roadways so our citizens remain safe,” Righter said. “This bi-partisan compromise is a step toward ultimately fixing our state’s finances, passing a balanced budget, and moving Illinois … Read More