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
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
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
Betty Roby Private graveside services for Betty Jane Roby, 91, of Bethany were held Tuesday in Marrowbone Township Cemetery in Bethany. She passed away at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, December 6, 2014 with her family by her side. … Read More
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
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
The News•Progress will be accepting letters to Santa up until this Friday at 5 p.m. Letters may either be dropped of at the NP office located at 100 W. Monroe in Sullivan, or emailed to santa2014@newsprogress.com Santa letters will appear in next week’s special greetings section. For more information, call 728-7381. … Read More
December 10, 2014 Submitted by the Sullivan School District The Sullivan school district will be holding a series of public meetings beginning next week to discuss iSullivan, the district’s 1:1 digital device learning initiative. School districts have witnessed a major shift in the role technology plays in instruction. Instead of students having access to technology only when the school’s computer lab is available, more school districts are providing access to students as needed. Sullivan School District has been working on a plan to give students this daily access. Money was awarded to the district through a combination of grants from … Read More
Ervin Schrock Services for Ervin A. Schrock, 74, of Arthur were held at 9 a.m. Sunday in Arthur with burial in Otto Cemetery in Arthur. Edwards Funeral Home in Arcola handled arrangements. … Read More
Leonard Logan Funeral services for Leonard Leroy Logan, 71, of Findlay were held at 10:30 Monday in Findlay Christian Church. Burial with military rites by Clarence Bixler American Legion Post # 409 in Findlay was in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Sullivan handled arrangements. He passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2014 in his home in Findlay. … Read More