Playoff Game Sat. at Newton
•October 28, 2015• SOV Redskin football team is competing in the playoffs at 7 p.m. Saturday, October 31 at Newton High School. … Read More
Obituaries 10-28-2015: Bob Sinkler
Bob Sinkler Services for Robert “Bob” Earl Sinkler, 78, of Windsor were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Windsor Christian Church. He died Saturday Oct. 24, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. He was born March 22, 1937 in Mattoon, a son of Earl Byron and Catheryn Sophie Percival Sinkler. … Read More
Courthouse Luncheon
•October 28, 2015• To commemorate the end of Cancer Awareness Month the Moultrie County Courthouse staff is offering a soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 – 1:30 Friday, October 30 in the county board meeting room. “We felt like this would be a good way to close out Cancer Awareness Month,” County Clerk Georgia England said. “We have a couple of employees who are in remission and several of us are close to someone struck down this year,” she continued, noting the luncheon is free with any donations going directly to Cancer Awareness. Included on the menu are three kinds … Read More
Obituaries 10-28-2015: Ivan Sparling
Ivan Sparling Ivan H. “Ike” Sparling, 83, of Decatur died at 4:21 a.m. Saturday Oct. 24, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services celebrating his life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Hillside Bethel Tabernacle, 3575 Greenhill Road in Decatur with the Rev. Don Horath officiating. Visitation will be at the church 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial with military rites will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. Tanzyus-Logan Funeral Service and Care is in charge of arrangements. … Read More
Playoff Bound Redskins Drop Regular Season Finale
•October 28, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan Okaw Valley fell 42-38 on a last second play against the Clinton Maroons Friday night. The Redskins held a 10 point lead late in the fourth quarter until a pair of costly turnovers allowed Clinton to steal the conference matchup. Redskin head coach Gerald Temples said the loss was a disappointing one. “I told them if we let them hang around, it’s going to be a ball game, and we let them hang around. It is just disappointing tonight.” In a classic rivalry game from the old Okaw, the … Read More
Lake Land College Winter Closing Steps
•October 28, 2015• With winter weather right around the corner, Lake Land College has taken steps to ensure that students, staff and faculty are aware of college closings and class and event cancellations. There are several ways to receive the most up-to-date information on closings and cancellations. Every effort will be made to keep the college open, and in many cases, Lake Land College will remain open when elementary and secondary schools are closed. In the event of inclement weather, mechanical or power failure, or other emergencies, the following procedures will be implemented. Closings will be communicated to the college … Read More
Benefit for Emmett Garriott in Nov.
•October 28, 2015• A benefit for Emmett Flynn Garriott will be 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov 13 at Sullivan Church of God. Emmett, son of Cole and Meghan Garriott, was diagnosed with Severe Combine Immune Deficiency (SCID). He is unable to fight infections so a bone marrow transplant is needed. … Read More
Finding A Way to Make Ends Meet
State Comes Up Short •October 28, 2015• By Mike Brothers While the state’s budget continues to take away from community services, Mid Illinois Senior Services in Sullivan is finding ways to cope. Deb Groendal is executive director of the agency that provides a variety of senior services from Peace Meal programs to Medicare Insurance counseling. “About 60 percent of our budget comes from the state,” Groendal said, pointing out none of that money is now being received. Another 40 percent of Mid-Illinois Senior Services is funded through federal grants with Moultrie County taxpayers helping out with a property tax contribution. … Read More
Senior Night for Sullivan Volleyball
•October 28, 2015• Sullivan Redskins volleyball played Clinton senior night October 22. Clinton won in two varsity games 25-21 and 25-9. Those seniors recognized were Taylor Booker, Abby Elzy, Alyssa Marshall, Seleste Smith and manager Katie Payton along with their parents. “Each player has worked hard this season, remained committed to her team, and should be proud of their growth and accomplishments,” coach Krista Smith said. … Read More
SOV Cross Country Competes at Regionals
•October 28, 2015• Sullivan-Okaw Valley cross country competed in the Class 1A Regionals at Shelbyville this weekend. Ashlynd Risley scored a personal best time of 19:42 and placed seventh overall. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams placed fourth qualifying them for a spot at the Class 1A Sectionals next Saturday in Decatur. The following athletes will be competing: … Read More