Godfrey to Speak About First Novel March 2

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February 18, 2015 Former Arthur Junior High English and high school speech teacher Judy Godfrey will be in Sullivan Monday, March 2 for the Fortnightly Book Club’s special event as a guest speaker. Godfrey will talk about her first novel titled “Finding Rose”. The event will be held at the Sullivan Elizabeth Titus Library from 6-8 p.m. and will include a book signing. Godfrey, who currently lives in Branson, Mo., will also have a book signing at the Arthur Public Library 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 5. The public is invited to both events. … Read More

Sullivan Seniors Send Stew-Stras Packing

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February 18, 2015 Defense the key in final home game victory by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sullivan’s offense may have been a bit ugly Tuesday night, but their defense was downright nasty–and in a good way. The Redskins ran a tough man defense against the Comets, forcing many of their 19 turnovers thanks in large part to 15 steals, six coming from senior Nick Frerichs, and which helped them to a 52-38 victory. “We played pretty well defensively,” said head coach Chester Reeder. “It just wasn’t a very good shooting night for us. We had really good looks and they just … Read More

Will state court address fiscal “death spiral”?

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February 18, 2015 By Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist A columnist for Forbes magazine declared in 2012 that Illinois, among several states, is in a fiscal “death spiral” that results from high taxation combined with population and business flight. Other observers have picked up the term. In March, the Illinois Supreme Court hears an appeal by the state attorney general and several business-oriented groups to a decision last year that struck down an act that would reduce the growth in pension payments to government retirees. The ultimate state high court decision will affect the state’s fiscal well-being for decades to come. … Read More

Obituaries 2-18-2015: Richard Stewart

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Richard Stewart Richard F. Stewart, 75, of Sullivan, formerly of Hodgkins, Illinois, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Saturday February 14, 2015 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Al Rennert officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in Liberty Cemetery in Sullivan with honor guard ceremony provided by the Hodgkins Police Dept. … Read More

ALAH Board, Staff Discuss PARCC Testing Preparation

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February 18, 2015 Difficulties with typing and time allotted, cited by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter There wasn’t much good to be said for the new standardized test that is slated to replace both the ISAT and PSAE this spring at Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond’s monthly school board meeting last Wednesday. “The tests are time consuming. It takes a lot of preparation and scheduling. All the tests are done online, and we have 27 computers, 37 Chrome Books. We test over an eight day period in grades three through eight. The longest test is 90 minutes and the average is 55,” explained Atwood principal … Read More

Sullivan Stunned as T-Town Wins Regional Championship

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February 18, 2015 Boyer held to 10 in season-ending loss by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Lady Redskins’ season may have started with a big win over T-Town, but last Thursday it ended in dramatic fashion to a Lady Shoes team that was markedly different in both makeup and strategy. Though without Chelsea Hardiek and Danielle Repking, the Shoes had Anna Hartke back from an ACL injury. And holding both Brittin Boyer and Emily Neuhauser below their average points per game, the Shoes were able to squeeze out a 56-54 victory over Sullivan to win the Pana regional championship–much to the … Read More

Sheriffs’ Association Announces Scholarships

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February 18, 2015 The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding more than $53,000 in college scholarships throughout the state of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2015-2016 academic year. The scholarships are to be applied to tuition, books and fees only. The student must be enrolled full-time at a certified institution of higher learning within the state of Illinois. Moultrie County Sheriff Chris Sims will award one scholarship in the amount of $500. There will be no restriction on any applicant by reason of race, age, creed, color, sex or national origin. The … Read More

Windsor High School Trivia Night March 14

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February 18, 2015 The Windsor Jr/Sr High School student council and the W.H.A.T. (Windsor Happenings Around Town) community group will be hosting a trivia night Saturday, March 14. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and the trivia game will be begin at 6 p.m. Snacks will be available for a free will donation. Teams of one to eight participants may play, and there is an entry fee. … Read More

LLC to Host Annual Ag Open House

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February 18, 2015 Lake Land College will host its annual Ag Open House for area high school students March 6 in the West Building. Throughout the day, students will learn about careers and opportunities in the agriculture industry and will get hands-on experience during the interactive breakout sessions. Specifically, students will experience livestock judging, agriculture economics, agronomy, horticulture, John Deere technology and agriculture technology. Students will tour campus and will have time to ask questions of the Lake Land College Student Ambassadors. To learn more, contact Jon Althaus at (217) 234-5208 or jalthaus@lakeland.cc.il.us. … Read More

Obituaries 2-18-2015: Dean Dawson

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Dean Dawson A memorial service celebrating the life of Dean H. Dawson, 85, of Lovington was held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Lovington American Legion Post #409 were in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. He died at 2:09 a.m. Tuesday February 10, 2015 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More