Redskin Football Celebrates Senior Night Win

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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

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•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

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•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

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•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

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•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

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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

Knights Volleyball Gets Close to Broncos

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•October 21, 2015• The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights volleyball team hosted Cerro Gordo Thursday, Oct 15 with the Bronco team winning two close games, 25-23 and 25-23. Knights varsity record is 11-12 and 2-3 in conference play. Maykala Brown had one assist; Chelsey Chupp one assist; Hannah Leal one dig and Kalli Martin one assist. Abby Foreman had one ace, six kills and two digs; Erin Wildman had one kill, two digs and five assists; Madison Brown had one ace, six digs and ten assists. Janette Comstock had two aces, seven kills and six digs; Taylor Powell had one ace, five kills … Read More

Obituaries 10-21-2015: Carol Gifford

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Carol Gifford  Graveside services for Carol Elizabeth Gifford, 57, of Decatur were held at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton. Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements. She died at 6:45 a.m. Thursday Oct. 15, 2015 in her home. … Read More

Understanding Illinois: O where, O where can Illinois Store its Nuclear Waste?

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•October 21, 2015• By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist The Economist magazine reported recently that Illinois is home to more radioactive, spent nuclear fuel than any state in the nation. Should that concern us? Why else would this highly respected magazine have carried a story about it? The problem is that the 9,000 tons of radioactive nuclear waste stored, supposedly temporarily, at reactor sites across our state has no place to go. The nuclear industry and its ardent opponents agree on this much, if nothing else—all that waste should be moved to a permanent site. Ultimately this site will likely … Read More

Knights Stronger Offense Not Enough to Get Bombers

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•October 21, 2015• By Mike Brothers Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights put together a strong offensive effort, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Argenta Oreana Bombers’ running game Friday, October 16. The final score was 44-18 Bombers. “I think the team has improved in their understanding of the offense, and, therefore, in the execution the last few weeks.” Knights’ coach Dale Schuring said of his improving team. The Knights were down 22-6 during the Lovington homecoming game at Arthur in the first half. Will Cohan started off the drive with a quarterback keeper to the 40 yard line. Cohan then handed the … Read More