City of Sullivan Treasurer Salmon Steps Down

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•September 30, 2015• By Ariana Cherry Reporting from Sullivan Sullivan city treasurer, Myron Salmon, announced his resignation at the Sept. 14 city council meeting “He made a good situation in what we do here,” commented Mike Mossman. “We wish him luck in his new endeavor,” he added. September 29 will be Salmon’s last day. “I can’t say that I am happy, but I understand his position,” stated Mayor Ann Short. “We appreciate everything he has done,” said Mossman. The council will begin looking for someone else to fill his position. In other matters, the council heard or acted upon further: … Read More

Knights Fall to Dominant Purple Riders 72-0

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State-ranked Arcola lives up to status •September 30, 2015• by Keith Stewart For the News•Progress Last Friday’s LOVC northwest contest between Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond and Arcola was a mismatch from the beginning. The Purple Riders came into the game having outscored its opponents 212-12 and attained a third place ranking in the Associated Press’ class 1A listing for the week. The Knights, by contrast, had allowed just over 40 points a game through week four and is certainly in the throes of a rebuilding year. But with all that said, head coach Dale Schuring still wanted to see a victory–the small ones … Read More

Trapping Season Permits Drawn Saturday

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•September 30, 2015• Shelbyville Fish & Wildlife Management Area is holding trapping drawings Saturday, Oct. 3 for 20 trapping areas on the Kaskaskia and West Okaw areas. Permits are for the 2015-16 trapping Season. Registration is noon to 1 p.m. at Shelbyville Fish and Wildlife Management Office, 562 State Highway 121, Bethany (six miles west of Sullivan). Drawings are at 1 p.m. A current 2015 trapping license or one obtained that day is required in order to participate in the drawings. Those wishing to participate must be present at drawing time. For more information call Shelbyville Fish and Wildlife office … Read More

Marching Redskins Place at MZ

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•September 30, 2015• The Marching Redskins competed at Mt. Zion High School Saturday, September 26 and received second place in Class A. The color guard was recognized as best in their class. The Marching Redskins will compete again next Saturday at Eastern Illinois University. … Read More

Free Breakfast for Seniors

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•September 30, 2015• On Tuesday, October 6 area seniors and heroes are invited to a breakfast buffet at Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. Sponsored by Petersen Health Care the 6:30-8:30 a.m. buffet is in recognition for all fire & rescue, police, sheriff’s department, health care providers and senior citizens.  … Read More

Good Effort Falls Short for Sullivan Redskins

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•September 30, 2015• The trip to Warrensburg-Latham for volleyball wasn’t all bad for the Sullivan Redskin team. The varsity lost 13-25 and 18-25 and the junior varsity 13-25 and 19-25. “Tonight the Redskins came out with several good pass, set, kills and forced free balls from Warrensburg-Latham early on,” coach Krista Smith said. … Read More