Huber Named Health Agent Of The Month
October 29, 2014 Pekin Life Insurance Company recently announced Linda Huber, an owner of C F & H Insurance Agency, Inc., in Sullivan, has been named Health Agent of the Month for September 2014. She earned this honor by going Beyond the expected® in the field of health insurance sales to make sure her clients are protected. … Read More
Redskins Route Clinton 54-14 to Earn Share of Conference Title
October 29, 2014 Finish regular season 8-1 by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com You could say Cinderella. But they’d prefer businesslike. SOV rounded out their regular season Friday night with a 54-14 drubbing of Clinton, ending the regular season 8-1 on the year and earning a share of the Central Illinois Conference championship along with Decatur St. Teresa. Oh, and was it mentioned already that the Redskins are playoff bound–and at home? The heap of rewards bestowed upon SOV Friday night, including the praises of the senior class, had to wait until after the game however. Finishing 8-1 on the year would … Read More
With New Ownership Millrich Outdoors Offers Essential Supplies for Hunters
October 29, 2014 by Ariana Cherry Arthur/Sullivan Reporter To some, hunting is not just a sport—it’s a way of life. There’s the thrill of seeking game and then, the bonding experience between close friends and family. Beginning in October, hunters started to escape into the woods, waiting for the perfect deer or turkey. Later in November, smaller game animals such as pheasants or rabbits will become the next quest to conquer. And as all hunters know, it is essential to have the perfect tools for a successful hunt. … Read More
I Agree with Doan on Sales Tax Issue
October 29, 2014 This letter is in response to Mr. Doan’s letter to the editor (the October 15th issue) regarding the proposed 1% sales tax hike in Moultrie County that would go to help maintain our school facilities. Mr. Doan brought up many good points about the proposal. Though I’m not sure I would call it a “no brainer,” I would say that I agree with him that this tax is a good thing for our school and ultimately our community. I believe Mr. Doan did a nice job of explaining why the tax would not hurt local businesses, but … Read More
Scott Recognized as Outstanding CBAI Member
October 29, 2014 CBAI recognizes one or more community bankers as an “Outstanding Member” at its annual convention. The recipient must be a community banker who has performed above and beyond the call of duty to benefit the cause of community banking through Community Bankers Association of Illinois (CBAI), either during the past year or over a period of years. … Read More
Former Harrison Street Inn Named to Top 50 Ill. Haunts
October 29, 2014 What is now the Astoria Company, takes 30th most haunted by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Most people like to conjure up scary stories and paranormal experiences around this time every year. But for Sullivan residents John Stephens and Timmy Valentine, it’s sort of a year-round thing. It all started a few years ago when the Sullivan couple purchased the building at 204 E. Harrison and moved in. First, Valentine experienced lights that would flash on and off, toilets flushing upstairs, and TVs turning on and off. But then one night, both Valentine and Stephens experienced what is today … Read More
OV Can’t Sustain Neoga’s 6-0 Runs, Falls in Regionals
October 29, 2014 Lady T-wolves attempt last set comeback, but fall short by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Okaw Valley may have been announced as the home team during Monday’s regional quarterfinal, but it sure didn’t feel that way. The Lady Timberwolves were seeded one spot higher than host Neoga at number four, therefore labeling the Lady Indians as the visitor. But the very much home crowd sounded out the regional distinction, which Neoga fed off of all night on their way to a 25-21, 25-22 win. … Read More
Obituaries 10-29-2014: Robert Butt
Robert Butt Celebration of Life services for Robert E. Butt, 69, of Sullivan were at 2 p.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with Pastor Charliam Renner officiating. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. He passed away at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday October 21, 2014 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. … Read More
SOV Cross Country Teams Qualify for Sectionals
October 29, 2014 Will run at St. Teresa Saturday by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Competing at the Carlinville regional last Saturday, both SOV’s boys’ and girls’ cross country teams posted times good enough to qualify for this coming weekend’s Decatur St. Teresa sectional. “It is great to have both teams advance,” said head coach Ted Walk. “This is the third consecutive year for the girls and the fifth time in the last six years for boys.” … Read More