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

Dine with a Doc in Sullivan

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•September 9, 2015• Senior Education Ministries, Inc. in partnership with the Sullivan community has scheduled Dine with a Doc ® -Sullivan on the first Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Max J. Knight Community Building Banquet Hall at Mason Point. Dine with a Doc® is a free educational program that welcomes the local senior public to hear an educational topic while enjoying a complimentary lunch.  … Read More

Paint the Town Pink for Breast Cancer

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•September 9, 2015• Bring awareness to breast cancer and join in the fun at Paint the Town Pink 5K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, Oct. 10, in Mattoon. Co-sponsored by Sarah Bush Lincoln and Mattoon Area Family YMCA, Paint the Town Pink begins at 8 am at the Mattoon Bus Depot, following an established “Run for the Bagel” route through Lytle Park and ending at the YMCA. The run will feature the opportunity to run through “color” and hosts water stops at two locations. … Read More

Sullivan Scavenger Hunt

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•September 9, 2015• Sullivan’s Scavenger Hunt is growing up and on October 10 the Adults Only version will be kicked off. Jeri Davis  explained that the adult hunt is held on homecoming weekend, and the group will be part of the parade. It’s adult only because some of the prizes contain alcohol, she explained. Some 60 prizes are anticipated with clues posted every half hour on facebook The hunt area will include surrounding areas of Sullivan with searches extending to the Bruce Findlay road south, Lovington north and Mason Point east. … Read More

Illinois Registers First Medical Cannabis Dispensary

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•September 9, 2015• The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) announced today the registration of its first medical cannabis dispensary. Harbory, located at 8195 Express Drive in Marion, IL, successfully completed the DFPR business dispensary registration process and inspection and is now licensed to operate as a medical cannabis dispensary. … Read More