May 13, 2015 Historical researcher Tom Emery of Carlinville, a frequent contributor to multiple Illinois newspapers including the News•Progress, recently won the Award of Superior Achievement from the Illinois State Historical Society for his bi-weekly column on Illinois history. … Read More
May 13, 2015 Lake Land College honored its students’ achievements at the annual Student Recognition Banquet held recently in Mattoon. More than 130 students were officially recognized at the event hosted by the Student Government Association. Students were recognized for their academic achievements, elected offices and organizational roles for the academic year. Seven students received the Outstanding Student Award for their academic division, including Aaron Derby of Sullivan, Technology Division. The awards are given to a student from each academic division who has displayed excellence within his/her division as well as contributed to Lake Land College and the community. … Read More
Ruth Johnson Funeral services for Ruth Irene Johnson, 87, formerly of Findlay, were held today (Wednesday) in Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay. Burial was in Wright Cemetery near Findlay. … Read More
Will begin regional play next week May 13, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Sullivan Redskins secured the CIC(Central Illinois Conference) inaugural championship Thursday at Leon Lane Memorial Field thanks to a strong pitching performance by Jacob Piper, who went five innings of shutout baseball, ultimately allowing just two runs on two hits over the complete game. Sullivan ran its way to a lead early and held off a sixth inning rally to claim the program’s first conference title in more than 15 years. Celebrating with his team after the win, head coach Troy Rogers gave all the … Read More
Mother/daughter from Bethany each suffer from Lyme Disease May 13, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Mothers and daughters hope to share many parts of their lives together as they grow older. That may include dances, weddings or even children. But one thing that mothers and daughters hope not to share – is battling the same disease. Christina Wise has had Lyme Disease for at least 20 to 25 years.The doctors believe she contracted the disease between the age of five to seven years old. Her mother Karen Allen was diagnosed in November of 2014 after experiencing chronic fatigue and … Read More
May 13, 2015 The USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) reminds producers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio that they need to have their Highly Erodible Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification form (AD-1026) on file with their local USDA service center by June 1. The 2014 Farm Bill required all producers have the form on file by the June 1 deadline to become or remain eligible for crop insurance premium support. “Most producers have an AD-1026 certification form on file, however, some specialty crop, nursery, even some corn and soybean producers may not. Those with catastrophic coverage (CAT) may not realize … Read More
Mark Stadler Mark A. Stadler, 56, of Sullivan died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday May 12, 2015 in Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. … Read More
May 13, 2015 Lake Land College recently recognized its Honors Program scholars where students presented their research findings and were recognized for their achievements. Throughout the year, these students have been conducting undergraduate research in a variety of topics. Of those honors program members recognized was sophomore Adriene Lane of Sullivan, a speech communication major. Lane, who is a 2013 Okaw Valley high school alum, will graduate from the honors program with full honors status, which requires that she earn at least a 3.5 overall GPA, graduate from an associate degree program, and successfully complete four honors course options while … Read More
May 13, 2015 This May a special cohort of students will graduate from Lake Land College with a certificate in management. These students, who are current employees with MasterBrand Cabinets Inc. in Arthur, attended Lake Land through a special partnership between their employer and the college. “We were so glad to partner with MasterBrand for this because through this exclusively online program, the Business Division was able to give these students the skills to better perform in their current positions or advance their careers,” Kathy Black, Business Division chair, said. … Read More
May 13, 2015 Competing Monday, May 4 in the weekly scrambler at Timberlake Golf Course in Sullivan, the team of Brett Marshall, Scotty 8-ball, Clint Marshall, and Adam Dillard won, going 4-under par after winning a play-off hole. Finishing second was the team of Dustin Rawlings, Patrick Ray, Dustin Berry, and Mike Lynch, also with a 4-under par. Competing Monday, May 11, the team of Dustin Berry, Jake Hubbartt, Patrick Ray, and Dustin Rawlings placed first with 5-under par. Finishing second with a score of 3-under par was the team of Cole Russell, Shane Russell, Joey Fultz, and Jerry Lane. … Read More