Arcola ALAH Golfer Places at State
•October 21, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond golfer Clayton Miller placed 20th in state competition Oct. 16-17 during the IHSA championships. … Read More
Vets Appreciation Luncheon Nov. 16
•October 21, 2015• Mid Illinois Senior Services and Peace Meal is hosting a Veterans Appreciation luncheon Monday, Nov. 16 beginning at 11:30 a.m. Veterans and their spouses eat free. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy the 11:30 meal for $3.50. The meal includes ham and beans with cornbread. A sign up sheet is available at the Senior Center. … Read More
Okaw Valley Schools Honor Veterans
•October 21, 2015• The Okaw Valley School District invites all veterans and their families to a special Veterans Day program at Okaw Valley High School in Bethany Tuesday, November 10. A biscuit and gravy breakfast will be provided to all who attend, beginning at 8:15 a.m. in the school cafeteria. An assembly will follow at 9:15 a.m. featuring the Okaw School District band and chorus students. The keynote speaker for this year’s observance is Dennis Bone, Air Force veteran. Those able to attend should call 665-3232 for a reservation. … Read More
Redskin Football Celebrates Senior Night Win
SOV is Playoff Eligible •October 21, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan-Okaw Valley came out on top of a slugfest Friday night over conference rival Central A&M. Ty Molzen threw for four touchdowns, and the Redskins’ defense shut out the Raiders in the second half. Now playoff eligible at 5-4 SOV head coach Gerald Temples called the win a big step forward for the team. “I’m just happy for the kids, especially the way they battled in the second half. They got themselves playoff eligible, and that is a big step. The kids did a nice job; I … Read More
REAP Loans and Grants are Available
•October 21, 2015• USDA is encouraging rural small businesses to apply for loans and grants to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. USDA Rural Development is accepting Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) applications for: 1) loans and grants for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements, and 2) grants for energy audits and renewable energy development assistance. … Read More
Meridian Over Okaw Valley Volleyball
•October 21, 2015• Okaw Valley volleyball played Meridian October 12 losing 16-25 and 29-31 in a marathon game. The Okaw Valley team record is 9-13-0. Kristy Burford had three kills, three aces, five digs and one block shot; Kailyn Boyer provided two kills, one ace and three digs; Madison Fox had two kills, one ace, two pass returns, one dig, and one block shot. … Read More
Okaw Valley Loses to Argenta Oreana
•October 21, 2015• Okaw Valley volleyball lost to Argenta Oreana Tuesday, Oct. 13. Argenta won over Okaw Valley 25-18 and 25-9 giving the Timberwolves a 9-11-0 season record. Kristy Burford had two kills, two aces, one pass return and seven digs; Kailyn Boyer had one kill; Madison Fox provided three kills, a pass return and one block shot. … Read More
Safe Trick or Treat
•October 21, 2015• Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development is once again sponsoring Safe Trick or Treat 4-6 p.m.Friday October 30. The AmBucs Halloween parade will follow. Participating locations treating those dressed for the occasion will have an orange jack-o-lantern in their windows. It is not just a night of treats for the kiddies. SCED is handing out adult treat bags full of coupons and special offers. … Read More
Obituaries 10-21-2015: Joe Dinger
Joe Dinger Joe A. Dinger, 72, of Decatur passed away Friday, October 16, 2015 in his residence. A service to celebrate Joe’s life was held at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel in Decatur. Joe will be laid to rest in Salem Cemetery in Decatur. Joe was born November 11, 1942 in Lovington, a son of Earl and Dolly Wood Dinger. He retired from the Laborers Local 159 in Decatur. Joe enjoyed fishing, especially his yearly fishing trips to Canada with his son and fishing buddies. … Read More