Bethany Approves TIF Loan for Hired Hand and Echoes

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Village grants $48,000 five-year loan April 29, 2015 by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter Earlier this month, village officials voted to approve another round of TIF funding to renovate the noted but aging buildings on East Main Street. This time however, funding will be aimed at improving two of the easternmost buildings on the block, which house some of the village’s newest businesses—the Hired Hand Winery and Saloon and Echoes Studio. In a 4-2 vote, members of the village board approved an agreement with the establishments’ ownership, granting a $48,000 five-year forgivable loan. The two dissenting votes came from council members … Read More

Tri-County Meet Sees SOV, ALAH Finish within Proximity

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SOV boys finish highest in fourth April 22, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Hosting their second meet of the year, the SOV boys’ track team placed fourth, while the girls settled for fifth. Neighboring Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s boys took fifth, while their girls were also a spot back in sixth. The boys team finished with 72 points, and leading the Redskins was Zane Uphoff, who finished first in the triple jump going 40 feet, 3 inches. Uphoff also earned third in the long jump with a distance of 18-8. Teammate Cody Drake took second in the event with a jump of 19-0. … Read More

Health Screenings May 21

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April 22, 2015 SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 21 at the Senior Center, Sullivan. For more information, call Lincolnland Home Care at 1-800-879-3212. SBL Lincolnland Home Care, Lincolnland Hospice and Lincolnland Home Medical will sponsor bingo from 9 – 10 a.m. following the blood pressure clinic. … Read More

Findlay American Red Cross Blood Drive Misses Goal

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April 22, 2015 An American Red Cross blood drive was held in Findlay on Monday, April 13 at the Findlay American Legion Hall hosted by the Findlay American Legion Auxiliary. There were 16 donors reporting and 15 pints collected. Each donor was treated to homemade treats and received a potted flower in honor of Celebrating Spring. The next blood drive will be Fred and Chris’s anniversary drive. It will be held on June 9. … Read More

Obituaries 4-22-2015: Melba Cochran Strong

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Melba Cochran Strong Melba Cochran Strong died Dec. 1, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. Her life will be celebrated with a memorial service and internment of her cremains at noon May 2 in Greenhill Cemetery, Section D in Sullivan. Pastor Charliam Renner of First United Methodist Church in Sullivan will conduct the service. … Read More

Lady Redskins Cruise Past St. Anthony 14-3

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Pratt’s walk-off in the fifth brings early ending April 22, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter With the wind howling out to left field, Sullivan softball muscled up to defeat St. Anthony by 10 runs in just five innings on Tuesday night. Crooked numbers were key as the Lady Redskins scored four runs in the first, three in the second, and three more in the fourth all topped by a Bailee Pratt walk-off winner in the fifth. Heidi Clements got the start and the win for the now 10-6 squad, holding St. Anthony’s talented offense in check by trusting … Read More

Obituaries 4-22-2015: Cyrus Schoonover

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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

Nadler’s Walkoff RBI Completes Redskins 6-5 Comeback

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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

Mother/Daughter Duo Reopen the Flower Pot

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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

LLC Hosts Annual Foundation Scholarship Reception

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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