Habitat ReStore Welcomes New Manager

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•November 4, 2015• By Mike Brothers When Jan Courtright became manager of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Sullivan it was a natural fit. An open house was held to from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 31. “I worked in Arthur and lived in Findlay so I drove by every day,” Jan began. “I began stopping and getting things for my house and just shopping.” Courtright began to look at the ReStore as a daily American Pickers adventure, as he looked through shelves filled with everything from building supplies to vinyl albums and cassette tapes to rows of … Read More

Sullivan City Council Changes Cart Limits

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•November 4, 2015• By Ariana Cherry For the NewsProgress The Sullivan City Council met Monday, October 26 to cover a few issues that were on hand. Commissioner Bill Hagen discussed the time frame for when golf carts used as transportation should be allowed in the streets. “Golf carts must have proper tail and headlights,” he stated. “There really shouldn’t be any out between 12 and 1 a.m.,” Hagen informed the council. Police chief John Love suggested that there shouldn’t be any golf carts after 10 p.m.  The new ordinance was changed to reflect the time change. Hagen also discussed the … Read More

Rural Illinois Benefits from USDA Economic Development Funding Awards

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•November 4, 2015• Two regions of rural Illinois will see projects focused on business growth move forward, thanks to a total of $550,000 in low interest loans provided by USDA Rural Development through the local electric cooperatives. Jo-Carroll Energy Inc., serving several counties in northwest Illinois, received a $447,155 loan to finance the construction of a potato handling facility that will support an estimated 45 jobs. Norris Electric Cooperative, serving multiple counties in south central Illinois, received a $102,845 loan to finance the construction of an office and warehouse for a seed and chemical sales business. Building the 9,600-square-foot facility … Read More

Lady Timberwolves Bow Out of Post-Season

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•November 4, 2015• by Keith Stewart For the NewsProgress Last Thursday’s regional semifinal match saw Okaw Valley’s volleyball team ousted in a lopsided two-set decision 25-23, 25-9. Coming into the Neoga regional ranked no. 7, Okaw Valley received a semifinal matchup with no. three ranked St. Anthony, a team whom they had not seen all season long. And through the first set, it appeared that both teams were evenly matched. The two sides went back and forth, exchanging points up through a 9-9 tie when the Lady Bulldogs began to pull away. A service fault called on OV was followed … Read More

Tribute To Our Armed Forces

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•November 4, 2015• Each holiday season thousands and thousands of military service men and women serve our country while stationed far from home and their families. The Little Theatre On The Square will honor these brave men and women during their Christmas show, Jingle Bell Jive by featuring their picture during our show.  … Read More

Veterans Day at Sullivan Schools

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•November 4, 2015• Sullivan High School  will have a Veterans Day program at 10:30 a.m. November 11 in the high school gym. A reception will follow. All veterans are encouraged to attend, and an RSVP to Rebecca Lawson at the email provided to lawsonr@sullivan.k12.il.us or to 728-8311 would be appreciated. The event is being staged by Lawson’s Career English class for the high school and middle school. It immediately follows the event held at the elementary school. … Read More

October Weather Warmer, Drier

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•November 4, 2015• October was warmer and drier than average in Illinois. The statewide average temperature was 55.8 degrees, 1.7 degrees above average, according to Illinois state climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The statewide average precipitation was 1.47 inches, 1.79 inches below average and the 22nd driest October on record. Even so, there were a few areas on the border with Iowa and Kentucky that received two to three total inches of precipitation. The two largest monthly totals came from Stockton and Orion, both reporting 3.47 inches of precipitation for October. … Read More