Sullivan Council Signs Agreement with Hughes and Tenney Law Firm
Council plans to pursue legal action concerning the Sullivan Civic Center roof July 1, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter At their June 8 regular meeting, the Sullivan City Council decided they would move forward with litigation concerning the roof of the Sullivan Civic Center. Problems with the Civic Center roof began back in 2006 when it was decided that a new roofing system would be constructed. After receiving bids, Advanced Wayne Cain of Champaign, was chosen to start work on the roof in 2007 which would be completed during that spring and summer. Then, in 2013, when it was … Read More
Obituaries 7-1-2015: Mark Marquis
Mark Marquis Memorial graveside services for Mark Lane Marquis, 57, of Lovington were held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Keller Cemetery in Lovington with military rites by Lovington American Legion Post #429. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. He passed away at 7 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 in his home. … Read More
Obituaries 7-1-2015: Billy Wood
Billy Wood Billy B Wood, 95, and a lifelong resident of Moultrie County, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Mason Point Chapel in Sullivan with John Plummer officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today (Wednesday) in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with public Masonic Rites at 8 p.m. Visitation will also be held one hour before services in Mason Point Chapel. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More
“Swing!” Hits the Stage at a Furious Pace
July 1, 2015 By Dan Hagen NP Theatre Critic The scene: an urban night club during World War II, and if the atmosphere is particularly realistic, that’s because the bricks and the loading dock are the actual back wall of the Little Theatre, cunningly incorporated into the scenery. More than Jen Price-Fick’s set is cunningly done in this musical, Swing!, directed and choreographed by Amber Mak and Todd Rhoades. Unencumbered by plot in any but the most abstract sense, Swing! swings from bebop to scat singing to torch songs at a brisk pace that never flags. Sound problems lost us … Read More
Some Tax Bills Rejected by USPS
July 1, 2015 The Moultrie County treasurer’s office has reported several real estate tax bills being returned to their office despite having the correct address on file. Treasurer Marcy Thompson is encouraging all county property owners that if they have not received their tax bill by now, that he or she should contact the treasurer’s office at 728-4032. … Read More
Sullivan Man Arrested for Child Pornography
FBI make arrest last Thursday July 1, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A 30-year-old Sullivan man was arrested last week after a federal investigation into claims of child pornography. Justen W. Troxell, 30, of Sullivan was arrested by federal investigators and with the assistance of Sullivan police last Thursday. According to an affidavit filed with the United States District Court in Urbana, the investigation began on June 21 when a 23-year-old woman in Douglas County contacted the Tuscola Police Department in regard to a child pornography complaint. The woman told police that she had received a pornographic image on her … Read More
ALAH School Board Approves Amended Budget
Influx of money helps, but still short July 1, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond School Board approved an amended budget for 2014-2015 at their last regular board meeting after receiving an unexpected payment of $285,000 from the state. “We are definitely excited about the additional revenue,” said superintendent Kenny Schwengel. The district received $121,000 for transportation, $122,900 for special education services and $42,000 from the “adequacy grant.” Although the board received the unexpected funding, the state is still short, sending the district about $225,000 due to the 89% proration (11% cut). “Had we not received that money, … Read More
BREAKING: Sullivan Teacher Struck by Vehicle While Jogging Tuesday
Woman in critical condition July 1, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A Sullivan elementary school teacher is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7:13 p.m. Tuesday, Christina Sanders, 30, of Sullivan was struck by an automobile while jogging in rural Sullivan according to a press release from the Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department. The release further adds that the automobile was being driven by Kali Forsyth, 18, of Sullivan. … Read More
Fourth of July Carnival and Celebration 2015
July 1, 2015 The Sullivan Area Merchants and Sullivan American Legion Post No. 68 will be sponsoring this year’s Fourth of July Celebration in Sullivan. The activities began Tuesday, June 30 with the carnival opening. Hours for the carnival will be 5-10 p.m. through Friday July 3. On Saturday, July 4, the celebration will begin with the parade at noon followed by turtle races at 2 p.m. and the watermelon eating contest and sack races at 3 p.m. The carnival will also open early, immediately after the parade’s conclusion. The celebration will culminate Saturday night with the fireworks display scheduled … Read More