Truth in Taxation Hearing Rescheduled

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The Sullivan school district has rescheduled the truth in taxation hearing for 7:30 a.m. Thursday December 18. The recent change in date marks the second rescheduling of the hearing as the original was slated for this past Monday’s school board meeting. The district had to reschedule the hearing twice due to errors in the legal notice notifying the public of the hearing. Next Thursday’s hearing will be held at the high school in the media center. For more information, contact the Sullivan school district at 728-7211. … Read More

Reederbowl I Goes to Older Brother Stote

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December 10, 2014 Sullivan falls by two in near upset by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Big brother, big school vs. little brother, little school. Saturday night was not just Sullivan’s boys’ basketball competing against Jerseyville but also a matchup of brothers Stote and Chester Reeder, both Sullivan alums who now coach high school teams. And try as he might, little brother Chester fell short of upending big brother Stote by two points as the Redskins fell 49-47 to the Panthers. “The game itself was just another game,” said Stote. “But before the game it was emotional. The hardest part of this … Read More

Leaving a Legacy of Our Lives

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December 10, 2014 by Sarah Hudson Pierce Guest Columnist One of the best gifts we can give to our children is to write our stories down so that so that future generations will know where they came from. Storytelling has become mostly a lost art. Before the days of television the family sat around and told stories while the children prepared to go to sleep. I find few things more fascinating than researching my family history because I knew so little having grown up in an orphanage. I’ve located more living, long-lost relatives than anyone I know. And within those … Read More

Obituaries 12-10-2014: Melba Strong

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Melba Strong After a short illness, Melba Cochran Strong passed away Dec. 1, 2014 in Plano, Tex. She was born Dec. 25, 1936 in Sullivan to Grant and Ethyl Collins Cochran, the youngest of 13 children. She was the granddaughter of 6th Circuit Judge Oscar Cochran and great-granddaughter of 6th Circuit Judge/Illinois Speaker of the House William Granville Cochran. She was always very proud of her family heritage and of growing up in Sullivan. … Read More

LTE: 12.10.14

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The Star Atop The happiest of anniversaries is here again. In the jubilation of family gatherings and the exchange of gifts let us not forget the bigger thoughts and blessings which Christmas should bring. Here on the banks of the Marrowbone in the Valley of the West Okaw our spirits and thoughts are lifted as we view the myriad displays of lights and decorations that proclaim the birth of the Son of God. … Read More

Lady Redskins Hold Off Lady Knights 51-27 Monday Night

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December 10, 2014 Foul trouble, brief injury keep Sullivan scoring at bay in first half By Matt Kracht NP Sport Reporter The cross town rivalry game between Sullivan and Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond lived up to the billing with an entertaining first half before the Lady Redskins pulled away for the 24-point victory. The Lady Redskins improved to 6-0 on the season maintaining their number 14 ranking in class 2A while the Lady Knights fell to 5-5. On the first play of the matchup Brittin Boyer took the ball at the top of the key, surveyed the defense, then went right to the … Read More

Obituaries 12-10-2014: Maggie Hollowell

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Maggie Hollowell The funeral service honoring the life of Margaret Campbell “Maggie” Hollowell, 81, of Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly of Charleston was held at 11a.m. Tuesday in Wesley United Methodist Church in Charleston, with the Reverend Dr. Robert Swickard officiating.  Burial followed in Roselawn Cemetery in Charleston.  Arrangements were by Harper-Swickard Funeral Home in Charleston. She passed away peacefully Sunday, November 30, 2014 in her home in Scottsdale surrounded by family and friends. … Read More

Sullivan Bests OV in Annual County Matchup

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December 10, 2014 Two 16 point quarters fend off OV in rivalry win by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Neither team was surprised Tuesday evening in Findlay. The annual county matchup between Sullivan and Okaw Valley’s boys’ basketball teams resulted in the same physical, high-paced game that at any time is anybody’s ball game. But the Redskins were able to net 16 point performances in both the second and fourth quarters and hit free throws down the stretch to outdo the Timberwolves 50-44. “Free throws were a lot better,” said Sullivan head coach Chester Reeder, comparing Tuesday’s 16-of-24 to Saturday night when … Read More