Farm Grants to be Awarded

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•September 23, 2015• America’s Farmers Grow Communities will partner again with farmers to award more than $3.3 million to community nonprofits across the country. In Illinois, 97 organizations will receive donations in 2016. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, the program’s purpose is to make a positive impact in rural communities by giving farmers a chance to direct $2,500 donations to eligible nonprofit organizations of their choice. Farmer enrollment for Grow Communities kicked off on Aug. 1 and runs through Nov. 30, 2015. Since the program’s inception, farmers have directed donations to help fire departments purchase equipment and complete training, send … Read More

Redskins Score Big Win Over Warrensburg Latham Cardinals

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•September 23, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan-Okaw Valley football bounced back with a 49-21 win over conference rival Warrensburg Latham on Friday night. It was Okaw Valley homecoming and Real Men Wear Pink Night in Sullivan to make the win sweeter. Ty Molzen racked up 300 yards passing, and Alec Ballinger scored three touchdowns in a pair of all-conference performances. SOV head coach Gerald Temples thought Molzen’s play keyed the offensive explosion.  “We challenged Ty this week. He played better; we played better.  I thought the first half our kids played really well.” The Redskins Jake Eaton … Read More

Big Money Under Pillow

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•September 23, 2015• It turns out a good source for retirement income for today’s kids in Illinois may be right under their pillows. According to a new analysis by Delta Dental of Illinois, if today’s six-year-olds in Illinois invest all the money they receive from the Tooth Fairy, they could be sitting on a combined total of roughly $1.9 billion by the time they reach 67, the traditional retirement age. “That could mean a whopping $14,000 per child when current 6-year-olds in Illinois hit retirement age if the child invests all of his or her Tooth Fairy gifts,” says Karyn … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Betty Donnell

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Betty Donnell Graveside services for Betty L. Donnell, 84, of Sullivan were held at 11:30 a.m. today (Wednesday) in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan with the Rev. Grant Wade officiating. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. She passed away at 3 a.m. Friday September 18, 2015 in Aspen Creek in Sullivan. Betty was born April 27, 1931 in Moweaqua, the daughter of Irvin and Naomi Waddell Wicker. She was a member of Sullivan First Christian Church. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, collecting antiques and working in her yard. Betty especially enjoyed the warmth, comfort and laughter that she shared with her … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Wilma King

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Wilma King Graveside services for Wilma Irene Henderson King were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in French Cemetery in Allenville. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. She passed away at 12:35 a.m. Friday, September 18, 2015 at the age of 93 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. She was born in Sullivan December 6, 1921 to Hugh and Hazel Henderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Bud (Betty) Henderson, her first husband Alvie Lee and her second husband William “Bill” King. Throughout her life she was cherished deeply by the many children who considered her … Read More

Prayer Vigil on Life Chain

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•September 23, 2015• Members of Sullivan Life Chain will gather at the corner of Harrison and Jackson streets in Sullivan for a prayer vigil 2-3 p.m. Sunday Oct. 4. As part of  “National Life Chain Sunday” local committee members will have signs for participants to hold while standing along these streets as they pray for abortion to end. Women who are considering having an abortion will be included in the prayer.  This is a peaceful prayer vigil while taking a stand against abortion. Questions may be directed to Life Chain committee members at 232-8881 or 433-7767.  Those having a large … Read More

Sullivan Golf Team Wins at Home

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•September 23, 2015• Sullivan Country Club was host to Altamont and Arcola Arthur-Lovinton/Atwood-Hammond golfers Sept. 21 with Sullivan shooting 180 for the win. Altamont followed with a 182, and Arcola finished at third with a 184. Arcola’s Clayton Miller was the medalist, shooting a 36 for AALAH which has a 10-3 season record. Sullivan varsity men’s golf is 14-3 on the season. Caden Ellis led with a 43; Eric Keller -45; Joey Davison -47; Tommy Schibur-49; Adam White-45; and Kaleb Shumard-53. … Read More

AALAH Wins Triangular

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•September 23, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond golfers took control winning a triangular match against Casey-Westfield and Tri-County at Arcola Thursday, Sept 17. Clayton Miller was the medalist for the Arcola/ALAH team, shooting an even par 35. Shannon Herschberger was runner-up shooting a 40. … Read More

Tri-County Over Knights in Volleyball

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•September 23, 2015• Arthur Lovington Atwood Hammond Knight volleyball team traveled to Tri-County for a meet Thursday, Sept 17 with Tri-County dominating. The Knights record is 6-5 overall with Tri-County winning 19-25 and 16-25 over the varsity team. Makayla Brown had two kills and two digs on the night, Hannah Leal supplied three kills and two digs; Kim Davis had three digs; Abby Foreman came up with five kills and three assists. … Read More

Obituaries 9-23-2015: Charles Condiff

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Charles Condiff Funeral services for Charles Marion Condiff, 82, of Oreana were held at 10 a.m. Monday in Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home in Decatur. Burial with military rites was in Friends Creek Cemetery in Argenta. He died at 11:57 a.m. Wednesday Sept. 16, 2015 in Fair Havens Christian Home in Decatur. … Read More