Jack Burcham Graveside services for Jack W. Burcham, 85, of Decatur, formerly of Lovington, were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hewitt Cemetery in Lovington. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington. He passed away at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2015, in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More
In retirement Patrick Blythe realizes passion June 24, 2015 by Joash Tiarks Reporting in Sullivan “A great fire burns within me, but no one stops to warm themselves at it, and passers-by only see a wisp of smoke” -Vincent van Gogh To live with such an internal fire of passion would indeed be difficult, especially if it had to remain dormant for many years. The venting of van Gogh’s passion came later in his life and many appreciate the works of art it birthed. A similar circumstance surrounds one of Sullivan’s own sons in the person of Patrick Blythe, now … Read More
June 24, 2015 Elizabeth Houser of Sullivan recently converted to a career agent with Country Financial in Sullivan. She completed the organization’s extensive training about the solutions COUNTRY Financial offers to help customers become financially secure. The training also focuses on guiding customers toward successfully setting and achieving their goals. Houser can provide customers with auto, home, life and long term care insurance, annuities, mutual funds and college education funding options. … Read More
Mark Marquis Mark Lane Marquis, 57, of Lovington died at 7 p.m. Monday June 22, 2015 in his home in Lovington. … Read More
Judy Kirby Judith Kay Kirby, 75, of Sullivan, received her perfect healing at 12 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Her last few days were spent surrounded by her loving family listening to the gospel songs she loved, preparing for her journey with the angels to Heaven. Celebration of Life services were at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home with Pastor Don Evans officiating assisted by Chaplain Patrice Hunt. Burial was in Mt. Zion General Baptist Church Cemetery. … Read More
June 24, 2015 By Jim Nowlan NP Guest Columnist When I was a graduate student in the 1960s, my professors pointed to Minnesota as a model state—corruption free, collaborative, with values of what’s good for the community trumping what’s in it for me. These memories from days long past were prompted by a recent column from Eric Zorn in the Chicago Tribune about how Minnesota has its act together, while Illinois struggles, to say the least. Zorn noted that Minnesota in 2011 upped its highest income tax rate to 9.85 percent for those earning over $250,000 (the rate in Illinois … Read More
June 24, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A four-year-old boy was pronounced dead last Tuesday after he was found unresponsive in a residential pool. According to a press release by the Macon County Coroner Michael Day’s office, Seth A. Hilton, 4, of Lovington was pronounced dead at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday, June 16 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Hilton had actually been reported missing shortly after 7 p.m. Tuesday according to chief sheriff deputy Gary Carroll. A press release by the sheriff’s department states that Hilton was discovered at 7:35 p.m. in a pool located near his home. Carroll added … Read More
June 24, 2015 Contestants for the Strasburg Lion’s Club Homecoming Talent Show are being sought within a 50 mile radius of Strasburg. The event is scheduled for Friday, July 10, at the Strasburg park and will begin at 7 p.m. There will be two age groups: 14 and older and 13 and younger. Prize money will be awarded for first, second, and third places for each age group. There is no entry fee. Those interested in performing should contact Marlene Wirth at 217-728-4373 by July 8. … Read More