Obituaries 9-30-2015: Jill Reed

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Jill Reed Gillian M. ‘Jill’ Reed, 56, of Sullivan, passed away at 9:28 a.m. Sunday September 27, 2015 in her residence. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. Friday. Jill was born February 5, 1959 in Reading, England, a daughter of Joseph and Mary Stennett. She had been a caregiver at Titus Manor in Sullivan for more than 10 years. She married Roy Reed September 26, 2003 in Sullivan. … Read More

OV Holds September 2015-2016 Budget Vote

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•September 30, 2015• By Derek Pope Reporting from Bethany During their September regular meeting, Okaw Valley’s board of education will vote on whether or not to confirm their 2015-2016 school year fiscal budget. Prior to the meeting, the board held a public hearing to notify the public and field discussion of the budget in its entirety, as well as matters related to the increase or decrease in its ending balance. Previously the News Progress reported that Okaw Valley’s “final estimated ending budget” for the 2014-2015 would end with a roughly $145,000 deficit—this turned out to not be true. In fact, … Read More

Sullivan Golfers Take Second at Iron Horse

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•September 30, 2015• Sullivan golfers played at Iron Horse in Tuscola Sept. 24 with Monticello posting the low team score of 171. Sullivan finished with a 182 followed by Tuscola at 186 and St. Teresa shooting a 203. Sullivan is now 17-5, and 11-0 in the CIC conference. There were no team scores for the Lady Redskin golfers. Brooke Tuttle shot a 48; Tatum Ellis a 52 and Irie Dulin a 63. … Read More

Soil Moisture Levels Up for September

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•September 30, 2015• Soil moisture levels rose across Illinois the second week of September as the state saw increased rainfall and cooler soil temperatures, according to Jennie Atkins, Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring (WARM) program manager at the Illinois State Water Survey, Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois. Stations in the Illinois Climate Network (ICN) reported an average of 1.58 inches of rain from September 8 to 11, with stations in Springfield, Carbondale, and Brownstown (Fayette County) recording more than 3.50 inches during the time period. The higher rainfall led to increases in soil moisture. On average, levels at two … Read More

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