SOV Girls Take First, Boys Finish Second at First Outdoor Meet

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April 8, 2015 Hosting what was their first outdoor meet of the year, the Sullivan/Okaw Valley track team boasted a first place finish for its girls while the boys took second. The Lady Red finished with 84 team points, ahead of both Tuscola (52) and Cerro Gordo-Bement (34). SOV took first in 12 events, including Amanda McClain’s top finishes in the long jump (17 feet, 6 inches) and 400m dash (59.32 seconds). Also nabbing two top individual medals was Emily Neuhauser in both the 100m dash (12.50) and 200m dash (26.03). Along with McClain, they joined Ashlynd Risley and … Read More

Decatur Credit Union Selects Buzz Points to Offer Shop Local Loyalty and Rewards Program

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April 1, 2015 Buzz Points, a leader in connecting local businesses, community financial institutions and consumers through rewards, today announced that Decatur Earthmover Credit Union, which serves members in DeWitt, Macon, Moultrie, Piatt and Shelby counties, has selected the Buzz Points merchant-funded loyalty program. Buzz Points is free for consumers and allows credit union members to earn rewards while supporting the local economy by using their debit cards for everyday shopping. … Read More

Lake Shelbyville Public Information Meeting

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April 1, 2015 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting a public information day at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center, located at 1989 State Hwy 16, in Shelbyville at 10:30 a.m. April 2. Topics to be addressed include an update on the lake, construction facility updates, upcoming recreation season, partnerships, volunteer opportunities and special events. … Read More

Illinois has Four Odd Tornado Seasons in a Row

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April 1, 2015 The 2015 tornado season thus far in Illinois and the rest of tornado alley is incredibly quiet. However, this quiet start is no reason to relax if the past few years are a guide, according to Illinois State climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. No tornadoes have been reported this year, except in the far southeastern U.S. and one in California. Historically, the heart of the Illinois tornado season is March to June with two-thirds of tornadoes occurring during those months. In the past few years, however, Illinois has had more … Read More

Sullivan Baseball Has Solid Defensive Outing Against Tuscola

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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

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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

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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