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
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Obituaries 2-4-2015: Bill Harris
Bill Harris William Floyd “Bill” Harris, 84, of Sullivan passed away at 10:36 a.m. Monday, February 2, 2015 in his home in Sullivan. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Thursday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan with Masonic rites by the George A. Sentel Masonic Lodge # 764 at 7:30 p.m. Burial with military rites by Sullivan American Legion Post #68 will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. … Read More
Council Asked to Zone Travel Trailer Area
February 4, 2015 Council Asked to Zone Travel Trailer Area Tuscola’s Cronus plant construction seen as local economic opportunity by Ariana Cherry Sullivan/Arthur Reporter Stepheny McMahon, director of the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development, addressed the Sullivan City Council in their last regular meeting about the possibility of zoning for a travel trailer area in preparation for the Cronus Plant (Tuscola) construction workers who will be coming to work in September. McMahon questioned whether the mobile home parks would be interested in allowing campers and fifth wheels to come fill their empty spots. “I spoke with the regional manager of … Read More
County to Implement Three Election Judge Option for Upcoming Consolidated Election
February 4, 2015 Submitted by Georgia England Moultrie county taxpayers stand to save more than $4,000 this coming election. According to Illinois Statutes (10 ILCS 5/14-3.1), in odd numbered years, the county clerk has the option of using three election judges per precinct rather than the five judges that are required in even numbered years. In odd numbered election years, voter turnout is significantly lower. Therefore, after careful consideration and based on discussions with several election judges, County Clerk Georgia England has decided to exercise the odd numbered year/three judges per precinct option for the upcoming Consolidated Election to be … Read More