Redskins Dominate Raiders in Consolation Game

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February 11, 2015 Sullivan boys finish fifth in conference tourney by Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Sullivan defeated Central A&M 52-35 earning fifth place in the CIC Conference Tourney last Wednesday night in St. Teresa. Zach Hrvol scored a game high 17 points coming on four 3-pointers, and Ty Molzen added 13 to secure the impressive win. “We just have struggled so much offensively, and that is starting to change,” said Sullivan head coach Chester Reeder. “This is two games in a row now we have hit shots and got good looks. So hopefully that is snowballing, and, hopefully, we … Read More

Lady Knights Cruise Past Blue Streak 48-11

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February 11, 2015 Fall in semi-finals Tuesday By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond‘s defense showed up to play in their first round regional game against Martinsville in Casey-Westfield Monday night. The Knights came up with 25 steals, holding the Blue Streaks to eight points in the first half and three points in the second. Hannah Wallen scored a game high 16 points to go with six rebounds and three steals leading the Knights to a memorable 37 point victory. Head coach Craig Moffett acknowledged the team couldn’t have asked for a better start to the tournament. “It was ideal. … Read More

Change in USDA Rural Housing Programs

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February 11, 2015 Changes in whether a geographic area is classified as rural or non-rural may affect applicants for the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing (SFH) Programs. For families and individuals to be eligible for application to the SFH programs, the property must be located in a “rural” area, generally non-metro communities less than 35,000 in population. Effective February 2, 2015, the Future Eligible Areas map were implemented. For Illinois, the changes primarily involve realigning boundaries along roads and municipal corporate limits rather than imaginary boundaries. This should help lenders and applicants more easily identify whether a property is … Read More

OV, Lovington Spelling Bee Winners

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February 11, 2015 Having recently held their school spelling bee contests, both Okaw Valley middle school and Lovington grade school have announced the winners who will be advancing to the Moultrie County spelling bee on February 18 at the Little Theatre in Sullivan. For OVMS, Caleb Lane (eighth grade), Dallas Decker (seventh grade), Amelia Landreth (sixth grade), Ethan Suarez (sixth grade), Mikhayla Ward (fifth grade), and alternate Baylee Suarez (eighth grade) will advance. For Lovington grade school Alyssa Thompson was the overall school winner. Laytin Pratt, Gabe Hallford, Natalie Lambdin, Norman Mast, and Isaac Ashenfelter will also advance. … Read More

Okaw Valley Aids in Revival of Local Manufacturing Through Education

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February 11, 2015 No Jobs Left Behind group helps get gears going at OVHS by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter While the school year is heading into its final stretch for many area educators, administrators over at Okaw Valley have decided that it is not too late to reinvent how they teach nontraditional skills to students. In January, Okaw Valley’s administration released details on their participation in a new initiative aimed at reviving manufacturing in east central Illinois that, at the same time, promises to revitalize how individuals become proficient in trades before entering the workforce. The initiative, being called the … Read More

Sullivan Spelling Bee Winners Announced, Six Moving On

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February 11, 2015 The 2015 Sullivan School District Spelling Bee was held January 21 in the Sullivan High School Commons. Students in grades 4-8 earned the privilege of representing their grade level at the bee. The six winners and two alternates who are moving on to the Moultrie County Bee are Maggie McLaughlin, seventh,  Spencer Johnson, eighth, Raimi Gardner, fifth, Reagan Crouse, sixth, Paige McLaughlin, eighth, and Clayton Schmoe, fifth. … Read More