Sullivan PD Warns of Unlocked Vehicle Thefts

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January 21, 2015 Recent string has police urging public for help by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After several instances where items were taken from unlocked vehicles this past week, Sullivan police chief John Love is asking the community to be alert and to call his office for any information related to the thefts. Love, who declined to comment on the number of actual thefts or their exact location within Sullivan said that it appears at least one individual is targeting vehicles that are unlocked and then stealing items, though so far the value of such items remains minor. … Read More

Three 20-point Plus Performances Aid Sullivan Victory

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January 21, 2015 St. T unable to stop Lady Red trio by Aaron Dyer Sullivan Reporter Last Thursday night, Sullivan Lady Redskins jumped forward in the Central Illinois Conference at 4-0 after taking on the St. Teresa Lady Bulldogs and winning 80-32. With a combination of Brittin Boyer, Emily Neuhauser, and Elissa Stewart, it has become clear the SHS Lady Redskins are a tough team to beat. And though St. Teresa fought to keep up with Sullivan, the first quarter was all anybody had to see to know the game would be a blow out. Boyer won the jump, and … Read More

Cardinals Flex in Dominant Win Over Sullivan

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January 21, 2015 No. 5 ranked Warrensburg demonstrates abilities in win by Aaron Dyer Sullivan Reporter While last week against Tuscola may have been a close contest, Sullivan couldn’t manage to pull it together on Friday against Warrensburg-Latham’s boys’ basketball team–a group that for the second week in a row in January was ranked no. 5 in class 2A. Despite the 62-37 loss, Sullivan did earn a bit of experience and things to practice for when they approach their next competitor on the court. “We ran into a really good team, and they took advantage of our mistakes,” said head … Read More

Lady Timberwolves Win First Conference Matchup

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January 21, 2015 Enter LOVC tournament as no. 1 seed Monday By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Okaw Valley started their conference schedule Thursday night with a dominant 51-39 win over Argenta. Amanda McClain tallied another double double scoring 15 points with 15 rebounds, and Jessica Robinson turned in a performance to remember scoring the first 10 points of the game. Whatever pre game meal Robinson had before Thursday night’s game should definitely be on the menu Monday as she was on fire early in the game propelling Okaw Valley to a 9-2 lead with four minutes to go in … Read More

Knights Impress in 51-26 Victory over Tri-County

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January 21, 2015 Suffocating defense key in win By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter A deliberate looking Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond boys’ squad overwhelmed the Tri-County Titans Friday night by a 25-point margin. Tyler Schuring shredded the nylon early knocking four 3-pointers in the first half. Tanner Brewer added 15 points to go with four rebounds in one of the big man’s best games so far this season. Tri-County entered the contest 15-3 on the season and promptly jumped out to a 6-0 lead on back to back threes. But Jeremy Plank responded for the Knights with a deep trey, and Brewer added … Read More

Obituaries 1-14-2015: Marilyn Weaver

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Marilyn Weaver Funeral services for Marilyn L. Weaver, 69, of Sullivan were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. She passed away at 3:25 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 1-14-2015: Modena Barnes

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Modena Barnes Funeral services for Modena Henderson Barnes, 84, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in Jonathan Creek Cemetery in Sullivan. She passed away at 5:04 a.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Eastview Terrace in Sullivan. … Read More

Obituaries 1-14-2015: Jane Shelton

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Jane Shelton Jane Shelton, 87, of Sullivan passed away at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, January 11, 2015 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held one hour before the services in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

Obituaries 1-14-2015: John Taber

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John Taber Celebration of Life services for John David Taber, 79, of Sullivan were at 11 a.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Lindo Smith officiating. Burial with military rites conducted by Sullivan American Legion Post # 68 was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. He went to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 4:35 a.m. Friday January 9, 2015 in Mason Point in Sullivan. … Read More