Primary Petitions Available
•August 26, 2015• Nominating petitions for candidates planning to run in the March 15, 2016 General Primary Election will be available in Moultrie County Clerk Georgia England’s office Monday, August 31. The first day to circulate petitions for established political parties and independent candidates is September 1, 2015. Filing period is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. November 23, 24, and 25 and 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. November 30. The countywide offices up for nomination are four full year terms for circuit clerk, coroner and state’s attorney; and, four year terms for county board members with four seats available. Precinct committeemen will be elected … Read More
National Guard Battalion Holds Training Games in Sullivan
•August 26, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting from Sullivan For the first time since before 2007, a special training session hosted 550 members of the Illinois National Guard battalion at the Sullivan Middle School and Civic Center Saturday, August 15. “We’re a logistics battalion,” explained Captain April Hawes. “So we’re supporting other units with fuel and water and food…and medical support…It’s usually just one unit drilling together.” Over the years, the battalion has not narrowed down such an inclusive schedule. But the opportunity finally came this year, with a date set for last Saturday. The special training day is a … Read More
Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association Holds Meeting
The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association held their third meeting of the year today, Aug. 5, 2015. At the meeting, Stepheny McMahon, Director of Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development, spoke about the “No Job Left Behind” program which is creating ties between local high school students and area businesses in an attempt to prepare students for the workplace and develop prospective employees for those businesses. Pictured are Denny Hutchings, President of MCRTA; Stepheny McMahon; and Linda McCabe, Vice-President of MCRTA. The Moultrie County Retired Teachers Association also presented Teacher Grants to nine Okaw Valley teachers/administrators to use in purchasing items … Read More
Obituaries 8-26-2015: Jerry Dycus
Jerry Dycus A Celebration of Life service for Jerry R. Dycus, 78, of Sullivan with military rites by Sullivan American legion Post #68 was held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be at a later date. He passed away at 8:55 a.m. Friday August 21, 2015, in his home in Sullivan. Jerry was born March 23, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, a son of Orval John and Beulah May Fagan Dycus. Jerry married Carol Ann Maris June 19, 1960 in Urbana, and she survives. Carol’s brother Ron was the minister for their wedding. Jerry graduated … Read More
Hullabaloo on the Square
•August 26, 2015• Hullabaloo on the square in Sullivan is coming Sunday, September 20 from 2-5 p.m. This event features free entertainment and activities for families including laser tag; inflatables such as bungee run; bounce house; joust; obstacle course; rock climbing wall; carnival games and contests; cupcake walk; lots of candy and prizes, and face painting. Area vendors will sell food and beverages, and may include popcorn, elephant ears, polish sausages, corn dogs, hot dogs, nachos, lemon shakeups, and soda. … Read More
Ray Benefit to be Held Aug. 29
•August 26, 2015• A benefit for Tom Ray who has recently been diagnosed with cancer is being held 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Solid Rock Chapel at 1213 E. Jackson St. in Sullivan. Activities planned include a silent auction, ticket auction, dunk tank, photo booth, bake sale, face painting and outdoor activities for the children. A meal will be served 3-8 pm. … Read More
Correction
•August 26, 2015• In the August 12, 2015 of The News Progress there was an error in the “Quick Acting Teens” story on the front page. Firefighter Leighton Burcham’s first name was misspelled. We apologize for the error. … Read More
Holiday Deadline
•August 26, 2015• The News Progress deadline for their September 9 issue for all advertising is noon Friday, September 4. The office is closed Labor Day, Monday, September 7. … Read More
WCTU Reviews Programs
•August 26, 2015• The East Central Illinois Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, in Arcola at the Dutch Kitchen. Woman members and men associates will review the programs for the coming fiscal year. Visitors are welcome to the meeting and to enjoy a delicious noon meal. Further information Call 217 234 9827. … Read More