Cyrus Schoonover Cyrus Andrew Schoonover, 32, of Charleston, formerly of Sullivan, passed away in his home at 7:50 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015. Visitation will be held from 5- 7 p.m. today (Wednesday) in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Private family services will be held at a later date. … Read More
Last ditch heroics push Sullivan past Altamont Sat. April 22, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan rallied from behind to win in dramatic fashion against the Altamont Indians Saturday at Leon Lane Memorial Field. Nick Frerichs came up with a clutch two-out two-RBI single in the bottom of the seventh inning, and Levi Nadler followed with an RBI single down the right field line for the game winner. The Redskins called on Tom Schibur to close out the final two innings, earning his first win supported by Dakota Clayton who pitched five strong innings of three run ball … Read More
Shop remains familiar to customers while adding a few items April 22, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan reporter When it came to making the decision to take over The Flower Pot, new owners and mother/daughter team Lesa McDaniel and Kimberlie Elkins (of Mackinaw, Ill.) didn’t have to go out on a limb. With Elkins already having experience running a store and McDaniel’s motivation, the idea to take over the business was already planted firmly in both of their minds. “My husband and I are friends with Mike and Ellen (Bernius). When I had first heard she was going to retire, … Read More
April 22, 2015 Lake Land College recently held its annual Foundation Scholarship Reception recognizing scholarship recipients as well as the donors who contribute financially to scholarship funding. “We are here today to extend our gratitude generous donors and to celebrate the student experience at Lake Land College as they pursue higher education,” said Alan Fedrigon, foundation board member. Linda McCabe of Bethany is one of several members of the foundation board, which for the 14-15 academic school year alone awarded $300,000 through 300 scholarships. … Read More
April 22, 2015 The team of Dustin Berry, Jake Hubbartt, Joey Fultz and Jerry Lane won this week’s scrambler at Timberlake Golf Course, shooting a combined 2-under par. Last week, taking first with 3-under par and winning the play-off hole was the team of Dustin Berry, Jake Hubbartt, Seth Sawyer, and Andy Askins. Taking second with 3-under par was the team of Shane and Cole Russell, Rich Apperson, and Leann Weber. … Read More
April 22, 2015 Moultrie County has been chosen to receive $2,800 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a national board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The local board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in … Read More
Vehicle, equipment valued at over $62,000 April 22, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter The county’s K9 unit is now riding in style and improved capability. With an older vehicle having taken its fair share of wear and tear not to mention proving unfit to accommodate storage of all their equipment, the sheriff’s department was in need of a new K-9 unit. One large anonymous donation later, the department was in business. Now in their fleet sits a fully decked out 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe along with new K-9 equipment–paid for in full by a private donor. The total amount given … Read More
April 22, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A few local federal tax income filers have discovered their identities stolen after they tried to file but were told they already had. According to Sullivan police chief John Love, his department recently received just over a handful of calls from local citizens who discovered that someone else had fraudulently filed their federal return. John Vander Burgh, CPA and owner of Vander Burgh Financial Service LLC in Bethany says such rejections from the IRS for filings are for one of two reasons–the preparer has incorrectly input the social security number by accident or, … Read More
April 22, 2015 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I am invited to give talks to Lions, Rotary, women’s and other clubs, generally about Illinois and, particularly, its budget problems. In recent talks, during the question period, several listeners have observed that we could save taxpayer money if we took the “undeserving” off the welfare rolls. Then the audience members illustrated with anecdotes of local cases they “know” of people who are abusing our several welfare programs. Anecdotes certainly don’t prove a case, but they do illustrate alarming trends in the growth of dependency of Americans on our government. For example, … Read More
State’s attorney requests speedy trial April 22, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A Sullivan man accused of murdering a woman in March was back in court Monday for a brief hearing regarding a request for a speedy trial. Michael S. Yost of Sullivan appeared before the Hon. Judge Dan Flannell Monday afternoon after state’s attorney Jeremy Richey filed a motion for a special jury term or, in other words, a speedy trial. The motion was largely a formality since both state and federal law entitles individuals to a speedy trial. Richey’s motion was granted, and as a result, Yost’s original … Read More