Recent Obituaries – Page 1774

Bethany Nears End of Expensive Multi-Year Water Treatment Project

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 New water filters pass EPA tests by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter This month marked the ending point of a multi-year water treatment project for the village of Bethany. The sizeable undertaking, a replacement of the decades old drinking water filters housed at the town’s water treatment plant, had been in development since 2012. A bid was awarded for the sand filter replacement in December of 2013, and after nearly a year of work, the dual filters were given the green light by federal regulators. Utilities manager Steve Sowers told the News Progress that this week the village … Read More

LTE: 1.28.15

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

Apologize for Quote In regards to the article in the News Progress two weeks ago about Paul Craig, I want to apologize for the stupid saying I made — “I remember when Il. Route 121 was a dirt road”. … Read More

ALAH’s LOVC Tourney Capped Off with Win

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 Lady Knights take third place By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter After falling to tournament champion Arcola 52-38 in the LOVC Northwest championship game, the Lady Knights bounced back to claim third place by defeating the Tri-County Titans 56-43. Kimberly Davis led all scorers with 15 points going 10-of-11 from the foul line, and Meagan Fifer put forth her best shooting performance of the tourney hitting 3-4 from the field including two crucial 3-pointers. “For three quarters we definitely did a good job bouncing back,” said head coach Craig Moffett. “It showed a lot about a young … Read More

Ruler Donation

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

Timberwolves Have One Slip Away in Loss to Arcola Monday Night

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 Makes two tournament losses in a row By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter After falling to Decatur LSA Saturday in the opening round of the LOVC tournament 78-62, Okaw Valley was next paired with no. two seeded Arcola, who fought back from a 30-25 halftime deficit to defeat OV 66-55 in a physical contest. Peyton Hagerman lit up the scoreboard with 20 first half points finishing with a game high 28. Arcola opened up the game with a six point run forcing a quick OV timeout at the five minute mark. Hagerman scored the first points of … Read More

Lady Timberwolves Fall 54-48 in Disappointing Tourney Loss to Cerro Gordo Bement

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Coming off a tough defeat in the first round of the LOVC conference tourney Okaw Valley’s struggles continued Thursday, falling in what was a back and forth contest. Okaw Valley built up a nine point lead with just two minutes left in the first half but were unable to hold on. Paige Robinson had 11 points to go along with five steals. However, Cerro Gordo was able to hold offensive threat Amanda McClain to just four points. After the loss head coach Don Gardner was looking forward to playing on their … Read More

Lady Redskins Win Back-to-Back Against Shelbyville Rams

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

Sullivan’s girls’ basketball team, which earned the no. 11 class 2A spot last week, improved to 18-3 after defeating Shelbyville twice, once in the regular season last Thursday and then again Saturday evening in the Central Illinois Conference quarterfinal in Warrensburg.

Molzen’s Monster Performance Not Enough as Redskins Lose 48-35 to Bulldogs

Posted on January 28, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 28, 2015

January 28, 2015 Williams, St. T outpace Sullivan By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Ty Molzen scored 18 points to go with eight rebounds in a competitive defeat versus the St Teresa Bulldogs Friday Night. Head coach Chester Reeder praised Molzen’s growth as a player after the game. “He keeps getting better and better. I challenged him early in the year, and he has definitely raised his level. He is rebounding like crazy for us; he is finishing at the rim and knocking down open shots. I can’t ask for any more out of Ty Molzen.” It looked like the … Read More

Obituaries 1-21-2015: Lura Stinson

Posted on January 21, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 21, 2015

Lura Stinson Funeral services for Lura Truvelle Stinson, 89, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

Findlay Dec. Blood Drive Meets Its Goal

Posted on January 21, 2015 by webmasterJanuary 20, 2015

January 21, 2015 An American Red Cross blood drive was held Dec. 9 at the Findlay American Legion. The blood drive surpassed its goal of 15 by one. A total of 18 people came in to give blood and 16 pints were collected. Mike Tucker was recognized as a first time donor. Milestones were reached by Ron McClain – seven gallons, Charlene Gravens – eight gallons, and George Bollinger – 17 gallons. The next blood drive will be a Valentine blood drive which will be held Feb. 4 from 2-6 at the Findlay American Legion. … Read More