Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Fall Series

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•September 16, 2015• Submitted by U of I Extension The fall series of University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening program, which focuses on environmental stewardship and backyard food production, gets underway this month. The first session of the series is titled, Practical Weed Control. The program is offered at 1:30 p.m. September 22 in both the Coles County Extension Office, located at 707 Windsor Road, Suite A, Charleston, and the Moultrie-Douglas Extension Office, located at 122 South Walnut Street in Arthur. This session is also available for home participation by pre-registering at http://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/4seasons/ … Read More

T-Town Too Much for Sullivan

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•September 16, 2015• Sullivan High School volleyball teams traveled to Teutopolis Sept 8. with the junior varsity team winning one of three, but the varsity lost 18-25 and 16-25. The junior varsity team lost the first match 14-25 but came back for a 25-18 win. dropping the last one to Teutopolis 22-25. … Read More

Peterson of Paris Seeks Brown Seat

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•September 16, 2015• Randy A. Peterson of Paris has announced his intention to seek the Republican nomination for Illinois state representative for the 102nd district. Current Rep. Adam Brown announced this week he will not seek re-election to the General Assembly. “I want to thank Adam Brown for all of his service in the 102nd district,” Peterson said.  “I have learned a lot from working with Adam in the last five years, and I have some big shoes to fill.” In making the announcement, Peterson emphasized that not only does he feel he is qualified to serve “but ready to … Read More

Local Athlete on Volleyball Squad at Central College

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•September 16, 2015• Shelby Dash of Bethany is a member of the Central College volleyball team. A defensive specialist, she is a sophomore. Central has won 12 Iowa Conference titles in the past 19 years and gained 11 NCAA Division III playoff berths, with three national championships. Coach Kent Clayberg is a three-time league coach of the year and is in his 13th season as head coach. He has a 261-148 (.638) career mark. The Dutch opened the season at home Sept. 1 against Monmouth (Ill.) … Read More

Antique Tractors Honor Farm Progress

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•September 9, 2015• By Mike Brothers Tom Gregory honored the Farm Progress Show in his own way. For the past six Progress Shows in Decatur Gregory rolled out his antique tractor collection for display at the south entrance to Bethany. “It takes a bit of doing, but if I can, I honor farm progress in my own way,” Gregory said of the units ranging from 1929 through the early 30s. As he walked the line beside Highway 121 Gregory stopped at a tractor that looked like a car. It was a Model A “Doodlebug”. With a tractor kit, a “shade … Read More

Knights Outlast Blue Streaks during Weekend Victory

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•September 9, 2015• By Matt Kracht NP sports writer Arthur-Lovington/Atwood Hammond scored three touchdowns in the first four minutes jumping all over Martinsville on Friday night.  Due to lightning strikes the game was postponed in the third quarter with the score at 36-22. When play resumed Saturday, the Knights were able to shut out the Blue Streaks notching their first victory of the 2015 season.  Head coach Dale Schuring thought his team took the adversity in stride.  “We responded better today than Martinsville did. That is the reason we ended up holding onto the lead and finished out the game … Read More

Okaw Valley Tops Sullivan in Volleyball

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•September 9, 2015• Sullivan High School volleyball traveled to Okaw-Valley (2-1) Tuesday, Sept 1. The varsity Lady Redskins lost the first match 15-25, came back in the second squeaking by the Lady Timberwolves 25-23 and then dropped the third match 19-25. Lady Timberwolves kills came from Charli Ulrich with one; Kailyn Boyer had four; Kristy Burford one; Madison Fox five; Megan Dash 16. Megan Dash and Nicole Miller had one assist each. Kailyn Boyer had three aces; Kristy Burford two; Madison Fox two and Megan Dash two. … Read More

IHSA Football Teams Unite in Name of Safety With Play Smart. Play Hard. Helmet Decals

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•September 9, 2015• The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced today that varsity high school football teams throughout the state will wear Play Smart. Play Hard. helmet decals (shown via link above) throughout the season in a show of solidarity amongst coaches and players. “Communities throughout Illinois rally around their high schools every night of the week,” said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. “This is a chance to unite statewide at a time when high school sports, and especially high school football, are under significant scrutiny.” … Read More