Gentlemen Knights Finish Third in Sullivan

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Ladies settle for sixth May 13, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Ten top three finishes helped Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s boys’ track and field team to a third place finish in the 10-team Redskin Invitational last Tuesday. And most of that came from the Yeakleys, Brewers, Roses, and Halls. Almost sounds poetic. Seniors Tanner Brewer and Colton Yeakley had solid performances with the former earning second in the 110m hurdles (16.74)–a one-hundreth of a second off from first–and third in the 300m hurdles (43.90). Brewer would also finish fifth in the high jump (5-10). Yeakley, too, earned a two and three spot, taking … Read More

Lady T-Wolves Split Double-Header on Senior Night

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May 13, 2015 Now in position to win division by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After letting the first game slip by in the seventh inning, the Okaw Valley softball team got downright mad. Or so it appeared. The Lady T-Wolves came back and began the second game of last Wednesday’s double-header against conference foe Argenta-Oreana by taking a 10-0 lead. The Lady Bombers would resist later in the game, but OV eventually snuffed out any comeback by way of a six inning 10-run margin to split the series 1-1. “I was pleased with the way we bounced back. In game one, … Read More

SOV Boys Take Fifth at Final Home Meet Last Tuesday

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Tie Arcola out of 10 teams May 13, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Along with the girls, the SOV boys’ track and field team competed in their final home meet of the year last Wednesday and came away with a fifth place tie with Arcola out of 10 teams. “One of our goals going into that meet was finishing in the top half of teams, so I guess we kind of met that one, if you list our team first with the tie,” said head coach John Bertetto. “Earlier in the week we had discussed how we finished eighth in the Redskin last … Read More

Lady Red Take Second at Invitational

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Finish fourth at CIC meet May 13, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Competing at their last home invite of the year, SOV’s girls came away with a second place finish and celebrated their five seniors including Tori Murphy, Caity Ohm, Kennedy Lucas, Emily Neuhauser, and Amanda McClain. And the five didn’t disappoint as each finished in the top five of at least one event. “My five seniors have done a great job leading the team both by their actions and by continuing to encourage, motivate, and mentor the underclassmen,” said girls’ head coach Kali Taylor. “As a high school coach, … Read More

Sullivan Girls’ Basketball Camp June 8-11

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May 13, 2015 Two basketball camps will be coming to Sullivan next month. A camp open to 6-8 graders will be held 8-11 a.m. June 8-11. The first two days will be held at the Sullivan High School gym while the last two days will be held in the elementary school gym. There will also be a camp available for 9-12 graders held from 8-11 a.m. June 8-11 at the high school. Brochure forms may be found at the middle and high schools or by clicking here. Forms should be turned in by Friday, May 15 to any of the … Read More

Building a Total Loss in Sunday Afternoon Fire

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Biological station near Allenville suffers damage May 6, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com A fire that occurred Sunday afternoon resulted in the total loss of a garage-type structure, a camper, and two vehicles parked nearby. According to Sullivan fire captain Larry Edwards, his department received an emergency call at around 2:02 p.m. Sunday of a fire located at the Kaskaskia Biological Station west of Allenville, also more commonly known locally as Fish Hook. Sullivan personnel arrived at approximately 2:18 p.m. and observed a garage-type structure that had been converted into a conference/break room fully engulfed, in addition to two parked … Read More

Above-Average Temperatures for April in Illinois

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May 6, 2015 Although April had a few cold stretches, the statewide average temperature for the month was 54.1 degrees, 1.7 degrees above average, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois.Precipitation in Illinois for April was more complicated. April precipitation ranged from 2 to 4 inches in northern and central Illinois to 4 to 7 inches in southern Illinois. As a result, the northern two-thirds of the state was slightly below average, while the southern third was up to 2 inches above average.Fort Massac State Park reported the highest monthly precipitation total of … Read More

Frerichs to Field for Kaskaskia in the Fall

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Receives baseball scholarship May 6, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Not Tyler, not Chad, but Nick. The youngest of three, the current Sullivan senior is following in his older brothers’ footsteps–sort of. Earlier this year Nick Frerichs signed papers committing to play baseball at Kaskaskia College come this fall. His two older brothers also went on to play baseball collegiately; however they each went to Lincoln Land College. “I really like their campus, and I know a couple of the guys going already,” said Nick. “Kaskaskia has all been pretty successful the past couple years so I figured it was … Read More

OV Blood Drive May 15

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May 6, 2015 A blood drive will be held Friday, May 15 in the Okaw Valley High School gym in Bethany.  Any healthy individual, age 16 through 75, who meets weight requirements may donate blood.  Donors should eat a moderate meal before donating and must bring identification showing a picture and a signature.  All blood types are needed, especially Types 0- and 0+. The drive will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and is sponsored by the Okaw Valley High School Student Council. For more information regarding the blood drive or to make an appointment, please contact the Okaw Valley High … Read More

Blood Drive May 12 at Legion

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May 6, 2015 Sullivan American Legion Post #68 and The American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the American Legion at 8 West Strain in Sullivan May 12 from noon to 6 pm.   Blood collection is very critical during the summer vacation months.  For every unit of blood collected, up to three people can be helped.  Every type of blood is needed.  If you have tried before and were unable to donate, please come back and try again.  Many of the rules for donating have changed.  For an appointment, please call Jeri Davis at 273-9456.  Walk ins … Read More