Labor Day Deadline
•August 12, 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
Bethany Clears Way for New Eatery, Reviews Jefferson Street Traffic Congestion
•August 12, 2015• By Derek Pope Bethany Reporter In July Bethany village officials welcomed a new eatery to town that promises to be significantly different than anything that has come before it. Scottie B’s, aptly named after the business’s founder, 14-year village resident Scott Buxton, will be Bethany’s first food truck. Food trucks, which have been described as a new “revolution” in the dining experience by popular periodicals such as National Geographic Magazine, have become more prevalent in recent years because they buck the constraints of traditional restaurants in favor of a more cost effective model for giving customers the … Read More
Obituaries 8-12-2015: Betty Stutzman
Betty Stutzman Funeral services for Betty Stutzman, 64, of Arthur were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola. Burial was in Arcola Cemetery. She died at 1:32 p.m. Friday Aug. 7, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
Area School Start Dates
•August 12, 2015• ALAH Aug. 19-Early dismissal at 2/2:15 p.m. Aug. 20-First full day ALAHHS-8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. AGS-8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. LGS-8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. AHGS-8:12 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Okaw Valley Aug. 18-Early dismissal at 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19-First full day OVHS-8:10 a.m.-3:20 p.m. OVMS-8 a.m-3:08 p.m. OVES- Mon.,Tues.,Thurs., Fri.-8 a.m.-3:05 p.m./Wed.-8 a.m.-2:08 p.m. Sullivan Aug. 18-First full day SHS-8:14 a.m.-3:15 p.m. SES-8 a.m.-3:05 p.m. SMS-8:14 a.m.-3:15 p.m. … Read More
Obituaries 8-12-2015: Mark Elzy
Mark Elzy Mark A. Elzy, 48, of Missouri, formerly of Sullivan, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday August 8, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the Jonathan Creek Cemetery in rural Sullivan with the Rev. Doug Harvey officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
Scotty B.s’ Food for Travel
•August 12, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting from Bethany At 214 West North Street, just off the main road in the small town of Bethany, a large red trailer sits in the driveway. It’s next to a plain white yard sign advertising Scotty B’s, a concession business founded by Sullivan native and former Navy cook Scott Buxton. “It definitely did not look like that when I got it,” said Buxton, laughing and pointing at the trailer. As the president of Sullivan’s own Junior Football League, Buxton has always valued his connection to his neighbors. “We’re trying to just offer something … Read More
Remember When? 8-5-2015
25 years ago this week Ribbons, stickers and safety booklets were presented to the participants in the recent bike rodeo held recently in Wyman Park. The rodeo in which Mike Muzzy, Jennie Allen, Andrew Bathe, Lisa Lilly, Missy Gillon, Johnnie Gillon and Lee Gillon participated was preceded by a safety program given to 26 children at the Sullivan Pre School. Toby Bolsen of Lovington showed the reserve intermediate champion female during the National Junior Angus Show July 9-13 at Ark-Sar-Ben in Omaha, Neb. Named Bolsens Charlies Angel, the heifer was one of 106 bred and owned heifers shown. Participating in … Read More
Obituaries 8-5-2015: Dale Vanden Brink
Dale Vanden Brink Dale Warren Vanden Brink, MD of Rancho Palos Verdes, California died July 26, 2015. A Celebration of Life ceremony and reception will be held at the La Venta Inn in Palos Verdes Estates at 10:30 a.m. August 13. … Read More
Findlay Hosts Walleye Festival and Farmer Market
•August 5, 2015• By Nick Fiala Reporting in Findlay Walking into the 2015 Findlay Walleye Festival and Farmer’s Market last weekend was like walking into an old corner of Americana, mostly-forgotten and yet somehow still brimming with joy and life. That’s an especially fitting description considering the circumstances surrounding this particular year, the 27th in the festival’s history and the fifth for the farmer’s market. Located at the park across the street from the festival sight, the farmer’s market boasts corn, collard greens, lettuce, and herbs in its produce this year. Activities include a very popular basketball tournament, with countless … Read More
What is Domestic Violence?
A Message From Dove, Inc. •August 5, 2015• by Mary Hughes Moultrie County Dove Inc., Outreach Coordinator Domestic violence is when one person in a relationship purposely hurts another person physically and/or emotionally. Domestic violence is also called intimate partner violence because it often is caused by a husband, ex-husband, boyfriend or ex-boyfriend. Women can also be abusers. Domestic abuse strikes couples of all races, religions, social economic status and sexual orientation. Warning signs for individuals to consider if they suspect they are the victim of intimate partner violence include feeling demeaned, assaulted or excessively controlled by their partner. Domestic … Read More