An Incumbent Kind of Night

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Nearly every race re-elects candidates April 8, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com In all but one of the five contested races Tuesday incumbents were all re-elected according to unofficial final tallies. Moultrie county clerk Georgia England says that final results will not be available until a canvass is completed on April 21, which will include any provisional and absentee votes remaining. However, England said she does not imagine the canvass to result in any change in the unofficial results. Overall voter turnout came in at just 15.76 percent, which the clerk described as low compared to previous consolidated elections. … Read More

Aiming High for Food for Golf Day

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Fundraiser for the Moultrie County Food Pantry April 24 April 8, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Golfers at the Sullivan Country Club won’t be “puttering around” when it comes to donating food for the Moultrie County Food Pantry later this month. In fact, they will be having their own kind of drive–one that will be aiming for more than just a hole-in-one or under-par as the community will have a chance to enjoy a few rounds of golf while helping donate to a good cause. “This has been something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said the … Read More

Obituaries 4-8-2015: Laura Rawski

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Laura Rawski Memorial services for Laura A. Rawski, 46, of Sullivan were held at 7 p.m. Tuesday April 7, 2015 in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Gene Godfrey officiating. Burial will be at a later date. She passed away at 8:55 p.m. Friday April 3, 2015 in her residence. … Read More

Sullivan Bags 11-2 Comeback Win Over Meridian

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Clayton goes 2-4 with 2RBI and a run April 8, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Zach Hrvol gave up one earned run over seven innings while striking out seven in a winning performance Tuesday night at Leon Lane Memorial Field. The Meridian Hawks managed to scratch across another tally on a throwing error in the third but only managed three hits after the first inning. “Hrvol pitched another gem,” said Sullivan head coach Troy Rogers. “He had to find it a little bit after the first, but once he locked in, he got on a roll. I thought … Read More

Spinning Vintage Treasures Into New Fashions

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Darby Harden designs new Wanderlust Clothing Collection April 8, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Many have heard the saying, “turning something old, into something new” or “somebody else’s trash, is another person’s treasure.” Darby Harden, owner of Gypsy Soul Revival in Sullivan did something similar with her latest clothing line, “The Wanderlust Collection” by literally turning vintage pieces into an intricate meaningful fashion line for women to treasure for years to come. “I love things that have a history, that would normally get discarded and that need to be reused,” she said. “I have handcrafted each piece in the … Read More

Growing Up in Sullivan: Textbook Characters

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April 8, 2015 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist We had a special, fictional character in one of our science textbooks in the Sullivan grade schools. I’m not sure now in which grade that particular textbook was used, but the character’s name was Cowboy Hal. Hal taught us the graduation in degrees on the Fahrenheit thermometer and the temperature at which water would boil at sea level. He introduced us to the power of the steam created when water was boiled and how it was used to power steam engines on ships and train locomotives. Other lessons included the polarization of … Read More

Genealogical Workshop April 18

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April 8, 2015 Stephen Decatur Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a genealogical workshop for those interested in proving their lineage back to a patriot of the American Revolution. The workshop will be held at the Decatur Public Library in the A.E. Staley Conference room on the first floor 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 18. … Read More

American Red Cross Blood Drive in Findlay

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April 8, 2015 An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Findlay 2-6 p.m. Monday, April 13 at the Findlay American Legion Hall hosted by the Findlay American Legion Auxiliary. The theme will be Celebrate Spring! It’s time to get out and start off this spring by helping others in need. A donation may help save up to three lives and takes only about an hour. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org – Sponsor code: AmLegionFindlay. … Read More