Voter Registration for Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

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February 4, 2015 Submitted by Georgia England Citizens who are not registered to vote and cannot leave their home or nursing home facility because of a permanent physical disability may arrange for voter registration by contacting the Moultrie County Clerk’s office. Upon request a list of deputy registrars will be given to anyone unable to come into the county clerk’s office. Anyone may register at the county clerk’s office, Moultrie County Courthouse, 10 S. Main in Sullivan from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The last day to register to vote before the upcoming election is Tuesday, March … Read More

Sullivan’s Comeback Attempt Falls Short in CIC Finals

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February 4, 2015 Redskins avenge loss Monday in big win by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Another sluggish first half for Sullivan put the Lady Redskins in a tough situation last Thursday evening in Warrensburg during the CIC tournament championship against Central A&M. And though Sullivan would battle back in the second half and come within one of the Lady Raiders, A&M would hold on to win 59-54 and earn the inaugural Central Illinois Conference tournament championship. Like their game against Tuscola the previous Tuesday during the semi-finals, Sullivan struggled to get into any rhythm in the first half, though much of … Read More

Okaw Valley Falls to Arcola 59-53 Tuesday

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February 4, 2015 Arcola gets best of back-and-forth affair By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter It was groundhogs day again in Bethany on Tuesday night for the Timberwolves boys’ basketball team as for the second time in little over a week the team fell in a close game to the Purple Riders. In both contests, Arcola jumped out to an early lead only to watch Okaw Valley storm back before struggling in the fourth quarter. “We are familiar with themm and they are familiar with us,” said head coach Tony Sparks. “They threw a 1-3-1 zone at us we had … Read More

Sullivan Boys to Play Central A&M for Consolation Championship Wednesday

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February 4, 2015 After taking a tough 52-23 opening loss to host St. Teresa this past Saturday, the Sullivan boys’ basketball team rebounded against Meridian on Monday evening, winning 67-44, earning the Redskins a Wednesday matchup against Central A&M in the consolation championship of the CIC tournament. In their opening loss to St. Teresa Saturday, Sullivan was kept to single digit scoring in all four quarters. Christian Williams led the Bulldogs with 20 points followed by Rashan Smith’s 12. Sullivan was led by Zach Hrvol who was the only double digit scorer with 11. … Read More

Okaw Valley Stays Unbeaten in Conference with Win Against Knights

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February 4, 2015 Lady T-Wolves avenge opening tournament loss By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Lady Timberwolves bounced back from a less than stellar conference tournament performance to beat Arthur-Lovington/Atwood Hammond Thursday night in Bethany 66-49. Okaw Valley jumped out to a 21-5 lead in the first quarter. and head coach Don Gardener praised his girls’ effort from the first whistle. “They dominated from the opening tip off,” he said. “This is how I expect us to play every game. When we’re firing on all cylinders, we are tough to beat, and everyone on the team contributed so it … Read More

Lady Red Earn Tournament Championship Berth

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January 28, 2015 Will now face state ranked A&M squad Thursday by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After a sluggish first half, Sullivan poured it on in the third quarter Tuesday evening, scoring 26 points, while holding Tuscola to just six en route to their 52-36 victory in the Central Illinois Conference tournament semifinal in Warrensburg. “I challenged the seniors at halftime. I told them as long as I’ve been here we’ve never been to the conference tournament championship,” said Sullivan head coach Sheri McCain. “They’ve had three shots at it, and this is their fourth one. They needed to step up … Read More

Sullivan, Okaw Valley School Roundups

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January 28, 2015 If your child is between the ages of birth to five years old the Okaw Valley and Sullivan School Districts and Project H.E.L.P. (Helping Educate Little People) will offer free preschool screenings. Sullivan will offer screenings February 11 and 12 at the First United Methodist Church, 210 West Jefferson in Sullivan. For more information and appointments, call the Sullivan Elementary School at 728-2321. Okaw Valley will offer screenings March 5  and 6 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 219 South Lincoln in Bethany. For more information and appointments call Stacie Hill at 665-3541. The free preschool screening is … Read More