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Knights Survive Scare From Pirates 28-26

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2014 by webmasterOctober 29, 2014

October 29, 2014 ALAH rides four game win streak into playoffs at LeRoy Saturday By Matt Kracht NP Sport Reporter A playoff dress rehearsal for Knights went down to the wire versus the Cumberland Pirates on Friday night. The Pirates who needed a win to qualify for the playoffs jumped out to an early lead forcing the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond  Knights to rally from behind for the victory. On the first big play of the game Cumberland took advantage of a tipped pass by Tyler Schuring just as the Knights were threatening to score. With under a minute left in the first … Read More

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ALAH Sees Unfamiliar Early Exit from Regionals

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2014 by webmasterOctober 29, 2014

October 29, 2014 Tuscola defeats Lady Knights once again by Aaron Dyer Reporting in Sullivan The Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond volleyball team stepped-up to take on their original opponent from game one of the regular season in what was an unfortunately fitting regional quarterfinal Monday night. And much like that season opener loss to Tuscola, Monday night saw ALAH take an early exit from regionals, an unprecedented act given their previous three straight regional titles. After ALAH began the scoring Monday night, Tuscola took a point for themselves after a kill following Madison Brown’s serve. Both teams then continued to score, staying in … Read More

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Regional Host Sullivan Falls in Straight Sets to St. T

News Progress Posted on October 29, 2014 by webmasterOctober 29, 2014

October 29, 2014 Bulldogs win 25-17 25-15 by Matt Kracht Sullivan Reporter The Sullivan Lady Redskins had their season come to an end against the St Teresa Bulldogs on Monday night. Sullivan fell behind early in both sets and had difficulty gaining any sort of offensive rhythm. “We’re still learning this year, still learning about the head game, fundamentals and my expectations,” said Sullivan first year head coach Krista Smith. “There has been so much change here the last few years. That is just part of the mental game.” … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Tommie Yokley

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

Tommie Lue Yokley Tommie Lue Yokley, 92, of Lovington died at 10:11 a.m. Wednesday Oct. 22 in her home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 25 in McMullin-Young Funeral Home in Lovington with visitation 9-11 a.m. Burial will be in Keller Cemetery in Lovington. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: Robert Butt

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

Robert E. Butt Robert E. Butt, 69, of Sullivan died at 2:37 a.m. Tuesday Oct. 21 in Sullivan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Celebration of Life services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan with visitation 1-2 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bethany. … Read More

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Recent Obituaries: James Butt

News Progress Posted on October 23, 2014 by webmasterOctober 23, 2014

James Butt James W. ‘Jim’ Butt, 87, of Sullivan, died at 4:58 p.m. Tuesday in St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur. Memorial services and burial will be at a later date. Reed Funeral Home in Sullivan is in charge of arrangements. … Read More

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Family Harvest Night At Lovington Library Friday

News Progress Posted on October 22, 2014 by webmasterOctober 22, 2014

On Friday October 24, the Lovington Public Library District will be having a Family Harvest Party from 6-7:30 p.m.  The library will be hosting a “Family Fun Night” with snacks, games, stories to be read, art projects and some prizes. Costumes are not required in order to attend but the public is encouraged to come and have a fun night as a family. For more information, call the Lovington Public Library at 873-4468. … Read More

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Lovington Trivia Game on for Another Week

News Progress Posted on October 22, 2014 by webmasterOctober 22, 2014

October 22, 2014 During the Lovington Homecoming Weekend, the Lovington Public Library District provided a Lovington Trivia game that was enjoyed by Alumni  This game is still available to participate in for another week. The public is encouraged to stop by the library and take the trivia quiz to see how much they really know about Lovington. Patrons can then visit the back meeting room to check his or her answers. … Read More

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Lady Redskins Force Three Sets, but Fall to Cerro Cordo

News Progress Posted on October 22, 2014 by webmasterOctober 22, 2014

October 22, 2014 Unable to overcome Broncos on senior night By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter The Redskins put forth quite an effort on Monday night against the Cerro Gordo Broncos, but came away empty handed 25-19,21-25,25-17. On senior night after losing the first set, Sullivan rallied in the second jumping out to a 7-2 lead and forcing the decisive third set. A game that featured two evenly matched squads went the distance in a performance of which the Sullivan seniors could be proud. … Read More

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Knights Shut Out Bombers to Win Third Straight

News Progress Posted on October 22, 2014 by webmasterOctober 22, 2014

At 6-2, ALAH stamps playoff ticket By Matt Kracht NP Sports Reporter For the second week in a row the Arthur-Lovington/Atwood-Hammond Knights raced out to a 21 point first quarter lead and never looked back. In a blowout win over the Argenta-Oreana Bombers Tyler Schuring put on an all-conference performance collecting 250 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. The victory over the Bombers put the Knights back in postseason play and with a week left in the regular season the Knights record stands at 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the Little Okaw Valley conference. … Read More

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OV Golf Senior Night



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Okaw Valley’s Gabby Totten, a member of the CAM/OV Golf Team, celebrated senior night at the Moweaqua Golf course on September 25.


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