National Award for Sullivan Alum

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•November 4, 2015• by Stu D. Baker for the News Progress Kathy Best received the 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) at the annual meeting held in Austin, Tex. Best, daughter of the late News Progress publishers Robert and Marion Best, helped lead The Seattle Times to three Pulitzer Prizes. She is a 1975 graduate of Sullivan High School and spent her life around the small town newspaper business operated by her parents. After attending Southern Illinois University and University of Illinois in Springfield, professional life has sent Best to metro newspapers … Read More

Letter to the Editor: Start Bragging

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•November 4, 2015• Sullivan-it’s time to start bragging on my town. We have the best firemen, ambulance workers a small town could ever have. We have had to use them a couple of times, and they are all great! Larry Edwards had my 93 year old aunt laughing all the way to the hospital-she loved it. We just called the city guys, Roger Betzler and crew, to cut down a tree and they were here in minutes. They were working on another job, but they stopped and came here.  … Read More

LLC Giving Distinguished Service Award

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•November 4, 2015• Lake Land College is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Lake Land College Distinguished Service Award. This is the 36th year for the Distinguished Service Award, which is designed for individuals whose exemplary service and contributions have benefited Lake Land College or its affiliated organizations such as the Lake Land College Foundation, college divisions or student organizations. Nominations may be submitted online at www.lakelandcollege.edu/col/awards/distinguishedservice.cfm or by requesting and submitting the nomination form to the Senior Executive to the President Jean Anne Grunloh at jgrunloh@lakelandcollege.edu or 217-234-5329. … Read More

Remember When? 11-4-2015

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Compiled by Bekki Ferguson-Stevens 25 Years Ago This Week American Quarter Horse enthusiast Wayne Robinson of Bethany has qualified his American Quarter Horse, Brandy Mac Bee, for the 17th Annual AQHA World Championship Show Nov. 7-17 in Oklahoma City. Pleasant weather, both warm and clear, contributed to one of the largest crowds ever to attend the 56th annual Kiwanis Club Halloween parade Wednesday night on the Sullivan square. More than 500 people received treats, and prizes were awarded to winners in 10 divisions. The Chris Ray family took first place in the family groups division followed by the Dan Flannell family … Read More

Redskins Get Run Over by Newton

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•November 4, 2015• by Keith Stewart For the NewsProgress When you think of Newton, you might as well think of a pair of brutal running backs who are almost impossible to stop, particularly junior Mitch Bierman. Such was the case Saturday when the Eagles defeated SOV 46-21 with a 400-plus rushing attack, including Bierman’s own 295 yards on 22 carries for three touchdowns. “They’re a darn good football team, and that’s a good back,” said SOV head coach Gerald Temples. “We worked our tail off on run fits and stuff for the cutback, and they’re good enough, and he’s good … Read More

Affordable Health Screenings Coming to Lovington

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•November 4, 2015• Residents living in and around the Lovington may learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Church of God will host this community event Dec. 7. The site is located at 232 W State Street in Lovington. Screenings can check for: … Read More

Sullivan Schools Add Instagram to Social Media Offerings

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See what’s going on •November 4, 2015• By Mike Brothers Sullivan Community Unit District 300 added Instagram to its list of social media offerings in October. “Using Instagram gives our community another way to “see” what is going on without needing to subscribe to other services,” IT Director Mark Waelde said. The idea to ad Instagram started with a suggestion to increase community access through social media from superintendent Brad Tuttle. The feed began October 22 with Waelde noting it took only about an hour from registration, converting images, adding a slide show to placing it on the website. He … Read More

SHS Presents The Wedding Singer

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Four Weekend Performances •November 4, 2015• Sullivan High School is presenting “The Wedding Singer” starting Friday, Nov. 6 at the Little Theatre On The Square. This production by the Sullivan Singers is a first for show choir director Jeff Thomas this season and promises to be a good time for audiences. The musical was created following the popularity of “The Wedding Singer” movie starring Adam Sandler. “It’s a comedy that pokes fun at the 80s era, with all the glitter and big hair of the time,” Thomas said of the story of a guy performing as a wedding singer during the … Read More

Blood Drive is Nov. 10

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•November 4, 2015• The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive noon-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 10 in the legion hall. During the holidays blood donations are critical. Walk ins are welcomed, but an appointment reduces wait time and ensures adequate Red Cross staff is available. To make an appointment or for questions call Jeri Davis at 273-9456. … Read More

ALAH Veterans Day Assembly

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•November 4, 2015• The faculty and students of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond High School and the Arthur Grade School extend an invitation to all veterans for the annual Veterans Day program on Wednesday, November 11. They will honor those who have served our country and have given us the freedoms we have today. RSVP by November 6 to Wendy Leenerts at 543-2146 ext 320. … Read More