A Favorite Sullivan Spot Returns

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Red Apple Family Restaurant reopens Monday April 29, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com “Finally.” No doubt the second most uttered word in Sullivan right now, following the phrase, “When is the Red Apple going to reopen?” One of Sullivan’s favorite spots reopened this past Monday at 5 a.m., though unbeknownst to most of the public. It was, as owner Steve Sadikoska put it, a “soft opening” in an effort to gently reenter as one of the local handful of eateries. “More than 10 times a day. Every time I went to Hardee’s or TnT, everybody would ask me, ‘When are … Read More

Bethany Village-wide Cleanup Day May 9

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April 29, 2015 Bethany village board members  voted earlier this month to set the date of the popular village-wide “Cleanup Day” in Bethany. Typically held following the town’s rummage sale event, Cleanup Day allows residents to dispose of their unwanted items and refuse at the village hall.  With a few exclusions, citizens may dispose of whatever they want from the hours of 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. on May 9, in any of a number of dumpsters that will be present.  … Read More

Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library Summer Reading Program

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April 29, 2015 Sign-ups for the summer reading program at Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in Sullivan will start May 4. The sessions are based on grade level. Sessions for students entering kindergarten to those entering second grade will be held from 9-10 a.m., August 3-6. Students entering third grade to those entering fifth grade will meet from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. from August 3-6. To celebrate the end of the summer reading program, a party will be held from 10 a.m.-noon August 7. The last day to sign-up for k-5 summer reading is July 20. The young adult program will … Read More

Obituaries 4-29-2015: Bonnie Hopper

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Bonnie Hopper Funeral services for Bonnie Faye Hopper, 81, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Branchside Cemetery in Gays. She passed away at 3:25 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More

IDPH Moves to Eliminate Meningococcal Meningitis

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New vaccination requirements for adolescents April 29, 2015 Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Nirav D. Shah, M.D., J.D., is urging parents to talk with their child’s doctor about the new school-entrance vaccination requirements, which include meningococcal conjugate vaccination (MCV). In observance of National Infant Immunization Week, April 18-23, IDPH plans to raise awareness of the value of timely vaccinations for infants, as well as for residents across the lifespan. Beginning next school year, all students entering the sixth and twelfth grades will be required to show proof of recent MCV in order to prevent all students from acquiring … Read More

Sullivan Schools’ Amended Budget Improves by Nearly Quarter Million

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Final budget later this year could improve even more says superintendent April 29, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In what is a typical move for most school districts across the state this time of year, the board unanimously approved a tentative amended budget at their April 13 meeting. In it, the budget decreases the district’s deficit spending by $242,305 when compared to the initial budget passed last September. Overall, the decrease in deficit spending can be largely traced to contingencies the district had inserted into the September budget that have now been pulled out after Superintendent Brad Tuttle found them … Read More

ALAH Softball Falls to Cerro Gordo-Bement 6-0

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Defensive shortfalls part of the loss April 29, 2015 by Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Lady Knights are ready for warmer weather as the team struggled to score in a cold loss Friday. Macy Hollingsworth battled for seven innings to keep her team in the contest, but mistakes on defense cost the freshman a chance at the win. Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond head coach Jerry Lane complemented his freshmen starter after the game for firing strikes for seven innings. “Macy throws strikes; she moves the ball around, hits certain spots and tries to change speeds,” he said. “She did that for the … Read More

Two Vehicle Wreck Sat. Near Howie’s

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No serious injuries reported April 29, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A wreck occurred Saturday night after a vehicle entered route 32 and collided with an oncoming car south of Sullivan. According to Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims, a 17-year old was heading east on county road 800N at approximately 9:15 p.m. Saturday and proceeded onto route 32 on which a vehicle operated by Jessica Todd was traveling southbound. … Read More