Findlay Boys’ Cinderella Season Remembered

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January 21, 2015 ‘93 team remembered for Elite 8 run By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Herb Bricker has been coaching basketball in the area for more than 15 years. But there’s one game in particular that still sticks out to him–one where he enjoyed having a pair of scissors in one hand and a net in the other. And last Thursday night that game, in part, along with the 1993 Findlay 8th grade boys’ basketball team was recognized almost 20 years after their Elite 8 run in the state tournament. That year the team coached by Bricker went 18-4 … Read More

ALAH Receives Transportation Payment From State

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January 21, 2015 Only two payments expected by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter “We’ve received our first payment for transportation and special education, and we are excited about that,” superintendent Kenny Schwengel announced during his treasurer’s report at the ALAH School Board meeting Wednesday, January 15. The district’s transportation fund had been short for several months, and the district found themselves borrowing money from other sources to help cover costs. “We’ve had to take money from the education fund to help pay for transportation and special education needs” added Schwengel. Recently the district received a voucher for $11,324.89, although other payments … Read More

Sixth Poker Tournament Fundraiser Jan. 24

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January 21, 2015 American Legion Post 507 in Bethany will host its 6th Poker Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, January 24th. The event will benefit students at Okaw Valley High School through academic scholarships awarded annually. The Texas Hold’em poker tournament starts at noon and has limited seating so early registration is advised. All players will be eligible to win door prizes donated by local businesses. Pork burgers and refreshments will be available for purchase at the event. For more information or to pre-register, please contact legionpoker@hotmail.com or view us on Facebook at “American Legion 507 Poker Group.” … Read More

Top Seeded OV Upset by Lady Knights in LOVC Tourney

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January 21, 2015 Strong shooting propels ALAH By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter Fourth seed Arthur Lovington Atwood-Hammond rallied from a seven point first quarter deficit to stun the top seeded Lady Timberwolves Monday night in the second round of the LOVC Conference tourney. The Lady Knights outscored Okaw Valley 22-7 in the second quarter and 18-5 in the third ultimately cruising to a 56-39 point victory. With the Lady Knights trailing 13-7 early in the second quarter sophomore Mycalea Miller knocked down back to back threes to tie the game with six minutes to go before half. Miller scored … Read More

Understanding Illinois: Executive Mansion–Home or Political Tool?

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January 21, 2015 by Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist Gov. Bruce Rauner promises to renovate the leaky Illinois Executive Mansion with his seemingly limitless wealth—and to live there as well. Better to utilize the mansion extensively for social events for the political class, especially when the lawmakers are in town, but continue to live in Chicago, where the action is. The undistinguished Italianate, brick, 16-room mansion was built in 1855 during the governorship of Joel Matteson (who apparently tampered with a jury to avoid prison for cashing in $300,000 in state script that had already earlier been redeemed). Entry into the … Read More

SCED Announces 2014 Award Recipients

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January 21, 2015 Submitted by the SCED The Sullivan Chamber & Economic Development is proud to announce the winners of the 2014 annual awards which will be presented at the SCED Annual Dinner this Saturday. Larry Stenger will be recognized as the 2014 Citizen of the Year. Stenger is the Regional Community Bank President for First Mid Illinois Bank & Trust and is an individual who displays a passion for service and for the community of Sullivan. Stenger has used his extensive financial knowledge and creativity to help many projects in Sullivan become reality. Larry’s quiet dedication to community and … Read More

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