Sullivan Baseball Has Solid Defensive Outing Against Tuscola
Hart goes 4-5 in 8-0 win April 1, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com There was quite a bit to like about Sullivan’s 8-0 win over Tuscola Tuesday evening. For starters, the team defense kept the clamp down on the Warriors, backing up a solid performance at the mound by Zach Hrvol who went the distance allowing just three hits, one walk, and striking out six. “He was very efficient all day,” said Sullivan head coach Troy Rogers. “He pitched ahead in the count and had great command of all of his pitches.” … Read More
Obituaries 4-1-2015: Ruth Cruit
Ruth Cruit Private graveside services for Ruth Eileen Cruit, 94, of Shelbyville were held at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery in Shelbyville. She died at 3:05 a.m. Sunday March 29, 2015 in Shelbyville Manor. Arrangements were by Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Shelbyville. … Read More
Some Thoughts as You Begin the Gardening Season
April 1, 2015 by Kim Riedel NP Columnist It seems as if winter has dragged on and on this year while I have been anxiously waiting for spring to arrive. Over the last couple of months, I have spent time outside pruning back fruit trees, berries, and grape vines hoping for a great harvest this coming year! I have gone through all sorts of seed catalogues dreaming of the different varieties of produce to try out in my garden, and after much thought, I came up with over 50 different varieties of tomatoes to test and over 30 different varieties … Read More
Obituaries 4-1-2015: Harlan Appleby
Harlan Appleby Funeral services for Harlan Harrison Appleby, 95, of Arthur were held at 1 p.m. Saturday in Zion United Church of Christ in rural Arthur. Burial was in Zion Cemetery in rural Arthur. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola assisted with arrangements. … Read More
Obituaries 4-1-2015: Travis Harrison
Travis Harrison Memorial services for Travis Lee Harrison, 22, of Champaign, formerly of Findlay, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. He passed away at 3:36 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015 in Morton. … Read More
Lovington Public Library News for April
April 1, 2015 Bob Ross Painting Class The Bob Ross painting class will be held at the Lovington Library on Saturday April 11 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There is a cost, which includes everything, minus lunch and a roll of paper towels which participants are asked to bring. Preregistration is required by Thursday April 9 at 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to take note the change to the second Saturday and not the third Saturday. Movie Monday With school out for spring break the Lovington Library will host a Movie Monday with free popcorn on Monday, April 6 from … Read More
Obituaries 4-1-2015: Gloria Richardson-Grotjan
Gloria Richardson-Grotjan Gloria Sue Richardson-Grotjan, 82, of Decatur died March 27, 2015 in her home. … Read More
Obituaries 4-1-2015: Gilbert Ledbetter
Gilbert Ledbetter Gilbert James Ledbetter, 57, of Madison, Wis. died Feb. 21, 2105 in the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison. … Read More
Knights Baseball Falls to Shelbyville 8-1
Fifth, sixth innings the nightmare for ALAH April 1, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Knights lost their third straight game Monday against perennial contender Shelbyville. Ross Ryan pitched four innings of one run baseball before a three run fifth inning, including a two run homer, ended his day. Chris Davis finished off the game for the Knights but allowed four runs in the top of the sixth putting the game out of reach. The Knights have scored two runs combined in their home contests this season something head coach Craig Moffet chalks up to facing quality pitching. … Read More