Flood Plains Make for Tricky Situation in Lovington

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December 3, 2014 One resident recently escapes flood insurance requirement by Florence Hallford Lovington Reporter At the Lovington Village Board meeting in October, the village was surprised when they received a letter from FEMA stating that a portion of property located in the flood plain was lifted. Ron Lamb, owning a residence on West Jefferson, was able to prove that there was a less than one percent chance the property would flood in a 100 year flood. Lamb was unable to be reached for comment, but often times, landowners seek this course of action to alleviate the cost of the … Read More

Obituaries 12-3-2014: Sue Rothrock

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Sue Rothrock Funeral services for Rohima Sue Rothrock, 70, of Findlay were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Findlay United Methodist Church with Pastor Marge Overlot officiating. Lockart-Green Funeral Home in Findlay handled arrangements. Burial will be in Findlay Cemetery at a later date. She passed away Saturday November 29, 2014 in her residence. … Read More

Growing up in Sullivan: Some Memories of Christmases Past

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December 3, 2014 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist Many of my generation will remember the fragrance of a fresh douglas fir or spruce Christmas tree. Some may remember actually harvesting a tree from a wooded area where you could pick your tree and cut it yourself. There were grower/vendors in some areas that allowed cutting your own. During the ‘40s and ‘50s, my childhood years, most families would purchase a new, live tree each year to display the colorful ornaments and lights in their homes. Today, most of the trees are artificial, flame-retardant and serviceable for many years. However, it … Read More

Bethany Advances Towards Major Road Project

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December 3, 2014 Still, much of Robinson Street improvements up in the air by Derek Pope Bethany Reporter At last month’s regular village board meeting in Bethany, city officials approved a measure that would provide initial funding for a major roadwork project that was previously reported could cost the village up to $1 million to complete. In reference to Robinson Street, that $1 million price tag is now expected to be considerably less, prompting the village to approve $45,000 in preliminary funding that could ultimately be wasted if officials decide not to further pursue the project. The vote, which passed … Read More

Lady Knights Fall to Oakwood

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December 3, 2014 Despite a third quarter surge, the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond girls’ basketball team fell to Oakwood at home Monday night. The Lady Knights, trailing 24-14 after the first half, doubled up Oakwood in the third, outscoring them 13-6 to pull within three. But both teams sat at a scoring stalemate in the final period with nine points each, allowing Oakwood to hold on for a 39-36 win. ALAH was led by Mycaela Miller with 14 points, while Hannah Wallen scored nine. … Read More

Lady Timberwolves Dominate Home Opener 67-37

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December 3, 2014 After shaky 1st quarter, OV Cruises to Win By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves improved their record to 4-1 with a 30-point victory over Decatur LSA on Monday night. Okaw Valley trailed 11 to 9 after the first quarter but outscored the LSA Lions 22 to 10 in the second quarter en route to an impressive victory. “This LSA team came to play, and I told them from the beginning that they are not going to roll over for anybody,” said OV head coach Don Gardner. “LSA outplayed us in the first … Read More

Lady Knights Win Second Straight Overtime Thriller 64-61

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November 26, 2014 Go on 22-5 run to complete comeback by Matt Kracht NP Sport Reporter Four quarters were simply not enough time to decide the winner of Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond versus the Casey Westfield Warriors last Thursday night. Trailing 27-15 at the half, the Lady Knights stormed back with a 22-5 run in the fourth quarter and overtime to defend their home court, ultimately prevailing 64-61. After the game, ALAH head coach Craig Moffett talked about what was said to the team during half time. “I challenged them. I thought the first half we played soft, did a lot of silly … Read More

Kiwanis Reforming in Sullivan

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November 26, 2014 After a few years, international outreach organization makes a local comeback by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com After dissolving a couple years ago, the Sullivan Kiwanis is reforming. Starting at the end of September, meetings began being held in an effort to recruit a strong nucleus of local members and to begin molding the group’s focus based on local needs. “Meetings are set up now, but that will likely change as the club reaches charter strength,” said Jim Dooley, the 2014-2015 Kiwanis Governor for the Illinois and Eastern Iowa district. “I have a strong belief that with Kiwanis local … Read More