State of Grace to Perform Sunday in Sullivan
February 11, 2015 The gospel group State of Grace will perform at the First United Methodist Church in Sullivan Sunday, February 15 at 9 a.m. … Read More
Sullivan Schools Hire Principals for Next Year
February 11, 2015 Total of 32 years, Calandrilla, Florey, to leave by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com At their first regular board meeting of the year last month, the Sullivan school district hired two in-house staff members to replace outgoing principals following the completion of this school year. Sullivan middle school principal Jerry Calandrilla tendered his resignation at last October’s meeting whereas Sullivan elementary school principal Rita Florey announced her retirement at last July’s board meeting. Last month the board approved the hiring of Dan Allen and Ted Walk, both Sullivan school district staffers, to replace Florey and Calandrilla, respectively. Allen has … Read More
Atwood-Hammond Spelling Bee Winners
February 11, 2015 Seventh grader Annie Snyder won the recent Atwood-Hammond elementary school spelling bee. She will now join four other pupils Feb. 18 at the Piatt County Spelling Bee. … Read More
LLC To Host Swine Registry Bootcamp
February 11, 2015 Lake Land College in Mattoon will host the National Swine Registry Bootcamp for children ages 8-12, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Feb. 14 in the West Building. This event allows participants to learn new things about the swine industry, gain leadership skills and have fun meeting new friends with similar interests from across the country. For more information, call Kaley Bontrager at 765.463.3594 ext. 109 or e-mail kaley@nationalswine.com. Register online at https://mail.nationalswine.com:8443/NJSAconferences/bootcampsignup.aspx. … Read More
FFA Travels for Public Speaking Event
Ending it Nearly Scripted, Sullivan Wins CIC on Senior Night
February 7, 2015 Close out regular season with title victory over Clinton by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Sheri McCain doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to a pre-game pep-talk. So when it came time to sit her girls down before Thursday’s senior night game against Clinton with outright conference title implications, the Sullivan head coach had her group, including her core of four seniors, watch video of their seventh grade year when the four went to the state tournament. McCain then followed up with highlights from their victory over the Lady Maroons in 2013 in the Okaw Valley holiday tournament … Read More
Turnovers Upset OV Senior Night Monday
February 4, 2015 31 giveaways help Arcola overcome Lady T-Wolves by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Considering Okaw Valley had already committed 15 turnovers at the half and still led 16-14 over Arcola had a lot to do with boxing out and their typical stalwart defense. But given the chance to correct their course in the second half, OV failed to do so, instead committing another 16 turnovers that would prove too much to sustain a lead as they fell 28-35 on senior night. “Unforced errors, that’s what killed us tonight,” said head coach Don Gardner. “And I don’t know if it … Read More
Lovington Library February Events
February 4, 2015 Youth Book Club Meeting The Youth Book Club meetings for 4th-8th grades will be held on Tuesday February 3 and Tuesday February 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a book that he or she wishes to talk about. The club will also be discussing a possible future project with the summer Farm Progress Show. Make It & Take It Workshop The Lovington Public Library is offering a Make It & Take It Craft Workshop on Wednesday February 11 from 3:45-4:45 p.m. This will be a workshop where children may stop in … Read More
Obituaries 2-4-2015: Christopher Guynn
Christopher Guynn Christopher ‘Bug’ Guynn, 25, of Sullivan was called home to be with his Lord and Savior at 5:49 p.m. Friday January 30, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur surrounded by his family. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Rodney Houser officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). … Read More
Obituaries 2-4-2015: Wilma Marquiss
Wilma Marquiss Wilma Irene Marquiss, 88, of Shelbyville died at 10:19 a.m. Friday Jan. 30, 2015 in her residence. … Read More