OV Continues Undefeated Early Going with Conference Win Wednesday
McClain throws no-hitter in 11-1 win April 2, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Taking on Cerro Gordo-Bement Wednesday in Bethany, the Lady Timberwolves’ bats and pitching were stronger than their six errors on the day, leading to their 11-1 six inning win to improve to 6-0 on the still young season. The Lady Bombers scored their only run in the top of the third thanks to an infielder error and a safety squeeze to tie the game at 1-1. OV responded in their half of the inning, scoring two with Amanda McClain leading off with a triple and soon after … Read More
Lady T-Wolves Take Down Windsor/Stew-Stras 10-0
After a week of cancelled games, OV stays hungry March 27, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com It may have been a blustery, cold evening in Windsor Thursday, but it only gave reason for third baseman Kayla Wheeler to bust a few dance moves in between Amanda McClain’s solid seventh inning pitches. Just a half inning before, Wheeler’s slap play helped senior Paige Harlin get to third base, and from there, Harlin tempted Windsor/Stew-Stras’ catcher to try and throw her out on each of the following pitches, advancing 10 or so feet down the line before finally walking back to the … Read More
Sages Steal Victory from Knights with Seventh Inning Rally
Back-to-back bunts overturn ALAH victory March 26, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Coming off a big win over rival Tuscola the ALAH Knights were a half inning away from staying perfect on the season with a 1-0 victory over Monticello Tuesday. Unfortunately the baseball gods had other ideas. Tyler Schuring who pitched six innings of shutout baseball deserved a better outcome as back-to-back sacrifice bunts by the Sages in the top of the seventh turned into hits bringing home Monticello’s first run of the contest. The Sages would add another tally in the inning on a sac fly … Read More
Sullivan Native Wins $21,500 On “Jeopardy!”!
Sims appeared on popular game show earlier this month March 25, 2015 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter Not only does knowledge equal power, but it also can help you earn some extra money for your bank account. That is what Sullivan native and recent law school graduate Rachael Sims found out after competing on the famous ““Jeopardy!”!” game show. “I won $21,500 in my first game, which was very exciting!” said Sims. “Unfortunately, I didn’t win my second game, but I did get to earn $1,000 for my third place finish. Of course, all of these totals are before taxes! … Read More
Strong Individual Performances for SOV and ALAH
Yeakley takes fourth, Uphoff earns fifth March 25, 2015 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Neither the SOV or Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ track and field teams placed in the top half of last weekend’s Charleston Indoor Invitational at Eastern Illinois University. Out of 33 class A schools, the Redskins finished 29th while the Knights took 23rd. But that didn’t mean each wouldn’t covet a few top performances. Junior Colton Yeakley led the immediate area taking fourth place in the shot put with a throw of 47 feet, 11 inches. “Colton had a personal best in shot put with that throw, and there was … Read More
Health Screenings April 16 in Sullivan
March 25, 2015 SBL Lincolnland Home Care and Lincolnland Hospice will conduct a free blood pressure clinic from 8:30 to 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 16 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. Please note: If the schools are closed due to adverse weather, the senior center will also be closed. … Read More
Annual Easter Drama at Smyser Church April 3, 4
March 25, 2015 The high school students of Smyser Christian Church will perform their 16th annual Easter drama at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. More than 55 area high school students will present “This Changes Everything” an Easter message of hope through dramatic skits, creative expressions, and worship. Refreshments will be served following the performance. … Read More
A Big Night in the Valley for OV’s FFA Chapter
Submitted March 25, 2015 The Okaw Valley FFA Chapter recently celebrated accomplishments from the past year honoring and awarding more than a dozen of its FFA students. State FFA president Cody Morris, a guest speaker for the event, touched on the value of FFA in a member’s high school career. “Attendance to the event was probably the highest this community has ever seen with more than 275 people who attended the event. The kids worked hard to display just how driven they were this past year to succeed in numerous FFA events,” said Okaw Valley FFA advisor Aspen Cassady. … Read More
Lovington Library Silent Auction and Bingo
March 25, 2015 The Lovington Public Library is again holding a “Spring Silent Auction” that will start on Monday March 23 at 10 a.m. thru Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. Patrons that come into the library may put down a bid for any or all of the nine baked items that will be displayed by a picture at this time. The patron that writes down the top bid by Thursday April 2 at 1 p.m. will be called that same afternoon and may then pick the baked item up on Saturday April 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. All monies … Read More