If We Aren’t Thankful What Else is There?

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November 26, 2014 by Sarah Hudson Pierce Guest Columnist If we aren’t thankful for what we possess what else is there? What good does it do to have the best of everything if we are discontented? Having been diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, along with my sister Alice, due to having grown up in an orphanage, perhaps we are a little more grateful than some of our peers. Maybe it takes emotional storms, of having the rugs jerked out from under our feet, to truly understand the trauma of hurting. Having stood on the edge of homelessness as a … Read More

Moultrie Moments Updated

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November 26, 2014 The NP photo gallery, Moultriemoments.com, has been updated with photos from the fall sport seasons and other feature and news moments. The website does feature a new interface. For assistance ordering photos online or other questions, call 728-7381 or email Keith Stewart at keith@newsprogress.com. … Read More

Live Nativity in Sullivan Dec. 5-7

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November 26, 2014 The seventh annual Christ’s Living Nativity will be held at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 5 and 6 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday December 7.  This free outdoor event may be watched from the comfort of a vehicle and lasts approximately 20 minutes. A cast of more than 30 costumed participants, Christmas carols, props, and special lighted scenes will be featured. The Sullivan Church of God is located at 321 North West Street at the west edge of Sullivan, behind Neal Tire. Admission is free; however, canned goods for the Moultrie County Food Pantry will … Read More

Sullivan Schools to Hold Tax Hearing, Again

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November 26, 2015 Two levy rates presented, but board errs on side of caution by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Earlier this month, the Sullivan school board agreed to schedule a truth in taxation hearing early next month, though presented two different levy rates, one of which will be decided at next month’s regular board meeting. Citing recent speculation that school districts across the state might be facing a cut in their already cut state aid for this financial year, Sullivan Superintendent of Schools Brad Tuttle presented two tentative tax rates, both of which represent increases over last year’s levy amount, but … Read More

Obituaries 11-26-2014: Rodney Boline

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Rodney Boline Services to celebrate the life of Rodney Dale Boline, 71, of Maroa were held at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday) in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Decatur. Burial was in Cerro Gordo Cemetery. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home in Decatur handled arrangements. The former Cerro Gordo resident died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. … Read More

Martins to Host LTOTS Fundraiser

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November 26, 2014 Christmas concert to be held Dec. 13 by Ariana Cherry Sullivan/Arthur Reporter Every year the Little Theatre on the Square provides a vast variety of entertainment for both the young and the young at heart. It takes a quality amount of time, effort, and money for the magic that the Little Theatre brings each season to come alive. Without the help and dedication of individuals, organizations and businesses, it wouldn’t be possible. One couple, Philip and Nina Martin, especially, hold the Little Theatre dear to their hearts. “This is a fundraiser at the home of Philip and … Read More

Understanding Illinois: State Gets Raw Deal From Feds

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November 26, 2014 by Jim Nowlan Outside Columnist I was struck to read the other day that Illinois receives back from the federal government only 56 cents of every dollar it sends to Washington in taxes, which ranks us 49th on this indicator. I have known for decades that Illinois has been on the short end of the stick, but I did not know it was so bad. So I decided to dig a little deeper to see if it could be true. I found that, yes, it probably is correct. The state of Illinois should mount a major effort … Read More

Obituaries 11-26-2014: Florence Lamb

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Florence Lamb Mass of Christian burial for Florence E. Lamb, 93, of Forsyth, formerly of Dalton City, was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Decatur. Burial with military rites by Bethany American Legion Post #507 was in St. Isidore Cemetery in Bethany. Arrangements were by McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Bethany. She passed away at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, November 16, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. … Read More

Okaw Valley Overpowered in Moultrie Matchup

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November 26, 2014 Lady Redskins rout Timberwolves in one-sided affair By Joe Wheeler Reporting in Sullivan It was all Sullivan Thursday evening as the Okaw Valley Lady Timberwolves could not muster enough defense to stop Sullivan’s offensive attacks. On top of the defensive woes, OV struggled to get balls to fall and calls in their favor. Sullivan would grab the lead early and never trailed over the course of the competition that eventually ended 57-32. “Our shots weren’t falling,” said Okaw Valley head coach Don Gardner. “Sullivan’s defense was pretty stout. They are a very quick team whose overall speed … Read More