•September 16, 2015• Arcola/Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond traveled to The National Golf Course at Eagle Creek to take on Okaw Valley. Arcola/ALAH pulled out the victory shooting a 188 to Okaw Valley’s 190. Clayton Miller continued his great season shooting a one under par 35. Shandon Herschberger was runner up shooting a 43. Arcola/ALAH improves their record to 7-1. They will be back in action tomorrow at home vs. Windsor. … Read More
•September 16, 2015• Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University are hosting two joint alumni events this month and alumni who graduated both institutions are welcome to attend. A joint reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Mattoon Golf and Country Club, 6700 N. Country Club Rd., Mattoon, from 5-7 p.m. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet administrators and trustees from both institutions. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Lake Land College President Josh Bullock and EIU President David Glassman will speak at approximately 6 p.m. regarding the current state and the … Read More
•September 16, 2015• The Lovington Public Library District is offering “Introduction to Digital Photography Workshop” 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday September 29 in the library meeting room. It is being conducted by Lovington resident Alma Fair. There is a preregistration requirement deadline of Friday September 25, and participants are asked to call the library at 873-4468 or stop in to register. There is no cost for the workshop, but participants are asked to bring their digital camera, questions they may have and the camera manual. … Read More
•September 16, 2015• Open House Friday Fifty years of Sullivan Blue Dolphin swimmers have trained at the Civic Center, and this Friday, September 18 an open house commemorates the occasion. Everyone is invited to the Sullivan Civic Center from 4-7 p.m. Friday to help the Blue Dolphins celebrate their Golden Anniversary. Swimming heritage started the day the doors opened at the Civic Center with 525 splashing in the Olympic sized pool. When Charles Smith came in as director, the school district allowed students to receive swimming lessons. This led to the eventual birth of a competitive swim team. Early competitions … Read More
•September 16, 2015• Sullivan’s volleyball Redskins came out strong against the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights in Arthur, Sept 14 with a 26-24 win. The tide turned for the Knights in the second game 21-25, with the ALAH squad putting away the match 18-25. “Tonight the varsity Redskins came out ready to play,” coach Krista Smith said of the effort. “We did not close the win. A big thanks to our fans for traveling to Arthur and supporting us.” Smith pointed out that middles Chloe Riley and Ally Elzy provided powerful hits and well-timed blocks. Riley and Elzy had two blocks apiece. Setters … Read More
James R. Moll James R. Moll, 69, of Sullivan, formerly of Herrick, died at 2:25 a.m. Saturday Sept. 12, 2015 in Courtyard Estates in Sullivan. According to his wishes there will be no visitation or service. Private family burial will be in Myers Cemetery in Herrick. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. … Read More
•September 16, 2015• By Mike Brothers Moultrie County Board members allowed wine to be served at the Farm to Fork Dinner held at the Great Pumpkin Patch Sept. 27. Following a recommendation from Liquor Control Commission chair David McCabe the board unanimously approved the Special Event License “G” for Wine on Vine LLC during the annual event in Jonathan Creek Township. Building and grounds chair Gary Smith recommended Jason Salvato’s bid of $2,580 to repair flooring in the courthouse ladies’ room. The measure passed unanimously. A motion was made by budget and finance chair Ron White to engage Coles County … Read More
•September 16, 2015• Okaw Valley volleyball traveled to Central A&M Sept 8 to lose a couple of games. … Read More
•September 16, 2015• Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights volleyball added a win to the season after traveling to Martinsville Sept. 8. The Knights took the first game 25-22, lost the second 24-26 and rallied in the third game winning 25-21. The varsity record is 2-3 with a 1-0 conference record. … Read More