Timberwolves Have One Slip Away in Loss to Arcola Monday Night

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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

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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

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

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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

Findlay Dec. Blood Drive Meets Its Goal

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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

Lovington Preschool Round Up 2015

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January 21, 2014 If your child is between the ages of birth to five years old the Lovington School District and Project H.E.L.P. (Helping Educate Little People) will offer free Preschool Screenings February 10 at the United Methodist Church, 241 South Broadway St., Lovington. The free preschool screening is to see how your child is developing in the areas of concepts, motor, speech and language. The free developmental screening lasts about one hour. Call Nancy Wildman at 873-4318 for an appointment or more information. … Read More

Mo-Co Rush Softball Fundraiser

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January 21, 2015 Moultrie County Rush Fastpitch Softball will hold its annual fundraiser dinner, auction, and youth dance Saturday, February 21, at the Sullivan American Legion located at 8 East Strain Street next to Wyman Park. A catered dinner from Niemerg’s Steakhouse in Effingham will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The dinner will consist of fried chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, green beans, homemade noodles, cole slaw, rolls, tea and lemonade. Tickets are available to purchase in advance or at the door. Ticket price includes entry to the dance, but there … Read More

Smiles on Faces Four Hooves at a Time

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January 21, 2015 Mini horses make visits to local residential centers by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Andrea Ebert describes it as her perfect storm. The nurse of more than 30 years who also has a master’s degree in gerontology was able to combine her love for people and for horses last fall by way of creating Heartland Mini Horses, an organization she formed out of Taylorville that seeks to provide therapeutic visits to nursing homes and assisted living centers with the help of two hairy little horses: Jasper and Bailey. At just 32 inches tall, Jasper is a two-year old miniature … Read More

Farm Bureau Update: Conferences Abound

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January 21, 2015 By Tyler Harvey Mo-Do Farm Bureau Manager The New Year is off and running, and the Farm Bureau on a county, state, and national level is staying very active. On a national level, The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is in the middle of their Annual Meeting which is held from January 11-14. Just like the Illinois Farm Bureau, the AFBF meets once a year to look and decide on policies and resolutions that make up the organization. The AFBF is made up of all the state Farm Bureaus in the United States. The Board of Directors … Read More