Obituaries 3-25-15: Marvin Ferguson
Marvin Ferguson A private burial service for Marvin Eugene Ferguson, 78, of Decatur was held today (Wednesday) in Lovington. He died Friday March 20, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
2015 Easter Egg Hunts and Celebrations
March 25, 2015 Below are various upcoming area Easter egg hunts and celebrations: • First Christian Church in Bethany will host an egg hunt Saturday April 4 at 10 a.m. • New Life Church in Sullivan will host an egg hunt Sunday April 5 at 9 a.m. and will be open to those ages two through fifth grade. There will also be a real bunny give away and a springtime petting zoo. • Petersen Health Care will have their annual Easter Carnival at Sullivan Rehabilitation & Health Care, Saturday, April 4 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. The egg hunt … Read More
Obituaries 3-25-15: Debbie Barker
Debbie Barker Debbie Kay Moore Barker, 59, of Sullivan passed away at 9 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More
Lady T-Wolves Open Home Season with Win Over Paris
Solid defensive outing goes the duration March 25, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Okaw Valley’s bats were hot to start, but their gloves were warm all evening long last Wednesday when the Lady Timberwolves opened the season at home with a 7-3 win over Paris. The strong supporting cast was behind pitcher Amanda McClain for all seven innings, committing just one error that helped lead to one of the Tigers three runs. As for McClain, going the distance included two earned runs, six hits, five strikeouts, and four walks. Perhaps her most impressive stat was the 135 pitches she threw, … Read More
Upcoming Easter Services 2015
March 25, 2015 Below are area church services that will mark the Easter holiday, including Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. Solid Rock Chapel in Sullivan Community Good Friday Service 7 p.m. First Christian Church in Sullivan Maundy Thursday 6 p.m. Good Friday prayer vigil 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Easter Sunday school 9 a.m., service 10 a.m. Smyser Christian Church in Gays Easter Sunday Services 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. Sullivan Church of God Maundy Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Easter Sunrise Service at Mason Point Knight Building 6:30 a.m. Easter Sunday school 9 a.m., service 10 a.m. First Christian … Read More
New Ownership for Muzzy’s Hometown
Bethany native takes over March 25, 2015 by Joash Tiarks Bethany Reporter The building at 115 W. Main St. and the business it contains has long been a fixture in the rural community of Bethany. Situated just west of Scott State Bank headquarters, it is a conspicuous storefront in the small downtown. Emblazoned with large blue lettering, the front window is easily recognizable to passing motorists. Many readers are undoubtedly personally familiar with Muzzy’s Hometown Heating and Cooling of Bethany, a business that has a pedigree spanning six decades. In the early 1960s the location was known as Crowder’s Hardware … Read More
Obituaries 3-25-15: Erma Short
Erma Short Funeral services for Erma Short, 90, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. She passed away at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Courtyard Estates in Sullivan surrounded by her loving family. … Read More
Retiree Health Benefits to Remain the Same
Dependents’ costs questioned March 25, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Discussions got heated when the question of health insurance coverage for retired employees came up during the regular meeting of the Sullivan City Council March 9. Currently, all present employees pay 10 percent of the premium costs for their dependents (if they have any). But in the city handbook, there is a clause stating that any employee who was employed with the city on July, 25, 1988 would have “comparable” health insurance paid for after retirement. In 2013, when the city agreed to a new police union contract, one … Read More
Obituaries 3-25-15: Mary Lane
Mary Lane Celebration of Life Services for Mary M. Lane, 73, of Bruce were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Paul McGhghy officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. She passed away at 11:30 a.m. Friday March 20, 2015 in her residence. … Read More
Lady Redskins Defeat Cumberland 6-2 to Bag First Win of Season
Then fall in close contest on Saturday to LeRoy March 25, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Heidi Clements pitched seven innings without allowing an earned run while striking out four to lead the Lady Redskins to victory over the Cumberland Pirates Friday. Last year’s contest versus Cumberland slipped away from the Redskins in extra innings, and Sullivan was determined to prevail this time around. Jordan Basset had quite a day going two for three with a double, which drove in two runs, and Elissa Stewart was three of four with an RBI and stolen base providing the catalyst … Read More