Obituaries 1-7-2015: Patricia Cox
Patricia Cox Services for Patricia Ann Cox, 84, of Assumption were held at 10 a.m. Friday in Seitz Funeral Home in Assumption. Burial was in Pleasant View Cemetery in Assumption. … Read More
Obituaries 1-7-2015: James Helms
James Helms James E. Helms, 58, of Sullivan passed away December 14, 2014 in his home. Visitation will be held 2- 5 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2015 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. … Read More
OV Gets Back on Track With Win
January 7, 2015 Game also marks Hagerman’s 1000th career point by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Timberwolves re-emerged in the regular season Friday evening and used a surging third quarter performance to pull away from Stewardson-Strasburg and ultimately win 67-53. After Chandler Ballinger struck from deep to pull the Comets within five, Okaw Valley went on a 12-0 run that was capped with a Peyton Hagerman bucket to put the Timberwolves up 47-30. The Comets’ freshman guard Brady Hansen would knock down a trey, but OV went unfazed. Devon Still’s putback was followed by Hagerman’s final bucket of the game, a … Read More
Daily Successfully Pushes for First 2015 Baby at DMH
January 7, 2015 Oliver Daily born at 3:34 a.m. Jan. 1 by Ariana Cherry Sullivan/Arthur reporter On New Year’s Eve, when the clock strikes midnight, there’s a push to kiss that special someone, make a new year’s resolution, and/or let bygones be bygones. But for Heather Daily of Sullivan- she was pushing against the clock to deliver the first baby of 2015 at Decatur Memorial Hospital, which ultimately, would become the first baby born in Macon County. “The nurses at DMH were very competitive. They were all rooting for us and wanted to be the first ones. They were like, … Read More
Obituaries 1-7-2015: Bill Stubblefield
Bill Stubblefield Celebration of Life services for Bill “Stub” Stubblefield, 85, of Sullivan were held at 12 p.m. Saturday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. He died at 4 p.m. Tuesday December 30, 2014 in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. … Read More
Sullivan Schools Approve 6.73 Percent Levy Increase
January 7, 2015 Final figure to depend on actual EAV yet to be determined by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Sullivan school district approved their levy request last month and went with the higher of two levy increases that the board first made public in November. At their December 18 truth in taxation hearing, which was attended by two members of the public, the board explained the need for the 6.73 percent levy increase request, citing in part the nearly $200,000 lost this year in state aid after the local property value raised considerably while student population fell. Superintendent Brad Tuttle … Read More
2014 Marks Fourth Coldest Year on Record for Illinois
January 7, 2015 The statewide average temperature for 2014 was 49.4 degrees F, which is 2.9 degrees below average. The year was tied with 1912 and 1979 for fourth place, according to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel, Illinois State Water Survey, University of Illinois. The coldest year on record since 1895 was 1917 with an average of 48.3 degrees F. … Read More
Obituaries 1-7-2015: Menno Kuhns
Menno Kuhns Menno Kuhns, 87, of Arthur died at 9:03 p.m. Sunday Jan. 4, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Otto Center in Arthur with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in rural Arcola. Edwards Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. … Read More
Obituaries 1-7-2015: Athelene Drew
Athelene Drew Athelene Drew, 84, of Sullivan, passed away at 6:20 p.m. Sunday January 4, 2015 in St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. Celebration of Life services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Tim Henderson officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today (Wednesday). Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Sullivan. The family has suggested casual attire. … Read More
Obituaries 1-7-2015: Dolores Ryherd
Dolores Ryherd Funeral services for Delores Faye Ryherd, 79, of Sullivan were held at 11 a.m. Saturday in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan. Burial was in French Cemetery in Allenville. She passed away in her home surrounded by her family at 7:53 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014. … Read More