Wayne Cripe Wayne E. ‘Gene’ Cripe, 63, of Windsor died at 1:57 p.m. Saturday October 3, 2015 in Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Coles County. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Dave Dolan officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation is one hour before the funeral. … Read More
•October 7, 2015• Sullivan’s Adult Scavenger Hunt is Oct. 10 with headquarters set up in Wyman Park. Jeri Davis explained that the adult hunt is held on homecoming weekend, and the group will be part of the parade. Because some of the prizes contain alcohol, adults only may participate, she explained. Some 40 prizes valued at more than $50 each will be awarded. First clue will be posted at 9 a.m.; second clue at noon, and the third and final clue is 1:30 p.m. … Read More
•October 7, 2015• The Marching Redskins competed Saturday, October 3 at the Eastern Illinois University Panther Marching Band Festival, one of the largest in the state. Despite a large competitive class of nine bands, the Marching Redskins took second place overall. They were recognized with awards for Best Color Guard, Drum Major, and General Effect. Look for the Marching Redskins this week at many of the homecoming festivities. … Read More
St. Teresa hits ground running •October 7, 2015• By Mike Brothers The Sullivan Redskins were down 21-0 in the first half when things started happening against the St. Teresa Bulldogs Friday night. It started with Pierce Bradford returning a St. Teresa kickoff into Bulldog territory. This was followed by a Ty Molzen pass to Jake Eaton. That’s when St. Teresa started helping their Sullivan opponents out with a series of penalties moving the Redskin ball 20 yards closer to the goal. A Bulldog personal foul followed by a pass interference call set Molzen up for another completion. This time he … Read More
•October 7, 2015• Sullivan FFA placed second in the Sullivan Soils Invitational contest, missing first by one point. Austin Schmohe, Jon Gavin, Brodie Scribner, Bryce King, Hailie Britton, and Devan Tull qualified for the Sectional Championship. … Read More
•October 7, 2015• Okaw Valley lost to Arcola and Cerro Gordo in LOVC tournament action October 3. In the first match Arcola won both games 14-25 and 17-25. In the second encounter with Cerro Gordo the Timberwolves were strong in the first game, winning 25-22, then lost the next two 20-25 and 14-25. … Read More
•October 7, 2015• The Okaw Valley High School volleyball team traveled to Arcola Sept 29 losing 18-25 and 18-25. This brings the Timberwolves record to 9-7-0. … Read More
•October 7, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond fell to the Cerro Gordo Bement Broncos 47-22 at Wilson Field on Friday. The Broncos came out of the gait swinging scoring 41 unanswered points before the half. The Knights regrouped, outscoring the Broncos 22-6 in the second half. ALAH head coach Dale Schuring said the team needed to start the game with the same intensity showcased after halftime. “We have to come out with that kind of attitude and aggressiveness in the first half against a varsity team.” The Knights attempted an onside kick to open the contest, but … Read More
•October 7, 2015• By Gerald Tilley Social Security District Manager in Decatur, IL Most people love surprises, but many dislike change. It’s just the opposite with Social Security. If you receive benefits, we want to hear about your changes. Keeping us informed minimizes the chance that we learn about something later that could negatively affect your benefits. That’s the surprise no one wants because it creates overpayments that you must repay, disrupts payments, and can even jeopardize your entitlement to Social Security benefits. Here is a reminder of some of the most common forms of information Social Security needs from you. … Read More