Red Apple Owners Enter into TIF Agreement with City

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October 22, 2014 Part of reconstruction costs eligible for TIF funds by Barry Featheringill Sullivan Reporter Steve Sadikoska and Tim Halili of the Red Apple Restaurant were in attendance at the October 13 city council to hear discussion regarding possible Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to help with the reconstruction of the restaurant that burned down July 29. Mayor Ann Short opened the discussion expressing the feelings of the city: “All of us feel so badly because of your unfortunate situation. That was just horrible.” Short then went on to explain that the TIF program is when construction is completed and taxes … Read More

Mo-Do 4-H Achievement Program Fundraiser Nov. 9

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October 22, 2014 Members of the Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H program are required to pay a program fee to be in 4-H, so on Sunday, November 9 following the 4-H achievement program, the club is planning a live and silent auction to raise money to cover this cost. The Achievement Program will begin at 3 p.m. with the auction event to immediately follow. Monies collected will be used for the 4-H program fee. … Read More

Area Trick or Treat Hours 2014

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Village of Arthur Friday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m. Village of Bethany Friday, October 31, 6-9 p.m. City of Sullivan Oct. 30 & 31, 6-8 p.m. SCED Safe Trick or Treat-Oct. 31, 4-6 p.m. AmBuCs Halloween Parade-Oct. 31 5:45 p.m.-Line up on the square 6:15 parade begins *if weather does not permit, parade will be held in SHS gym *10 cash prizes will be awarded after parade Sullivan Southern Baptist-Oct. 30, 6-8 p.m. *Bible events will be acted out; candy will be handed out in each room. … Read More

Growing up in Sullivan: Adventure in a Small Town

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October 22, 2014 by Jerry Ginther NP Columnist For a young boy with a bicycle in a town the size of Sullivan, not much is too far distant for a little adventure. One such place was the training track of Roxborough Farms located on the northwest side of town. This was a training track for Standard Bred racehorses, or harness racehorses. … Read More

Robinson Street Deemed Unfit for Farm Traffic

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October 22, 2014 Engineer cites nearly $1 million estimate for roadwork by Joash Tiarks & Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com The Village of Bethany is once again dealing with the wear and tear of farm equipment. As the main access route to the Heritage Grain Co-op elevator, the resurfacing of Robinson Street has cropped up again this year. Matt Foster, of the engineering firm Bainbridge, Gee, Milanski & Associates(BGM) out of Decatur, presented his findings to the board earlier this month on the possibility of a grant from the Truck Access Route Program(TARP) to more permanently deal with this perennial challenge. … Read More

Blood Drive Nov. 11 at Legion

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October 22, 2014 The Sullivan American Legion Post 68 and the American Red Cross will be hosting a blood drive at the Legion on November 11. Appointments may be made from 12-6 pm by calling drive coordinator Jeri Davis at 273-9456. Walk ins are welcome, but making an appointment ensures that waiting time will be reduced and adequate staffing is available. … Read More

Obituaries 10-22-2014: Gwen Wilson

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Gwen Wilson Gwen J. Wilson, 91, of Decatur passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Memorial services to celebrate Gwen’s life will be held at a later date. Gwen was born July 24, 1923 in a farmhouse in rural Dalton City, the daughter of Earl and Genevieve Smith Cruit. She graduated from Bethany Township High School. She is a retired farmer and member of Westminster Presbyterian Church and PEO. … Read More

Harlin Finishes 27th at State Course

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October 22, 2014 Outgoing senior golfer earns best state outing of career by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com As head coach Andy Wagner described senior golfer Paige Harlin, last year she was just happy to be at the state tournament in Decatur. This year, she wasn’t happy with her 27th place finish despite it being a marked improvement from the 56th place she earned the year before. “It could have been really, really good,” said Wagner of the first day of the two-day state series. “Sitting in the top 20 after day one, it was really neat, but we talked all the … Read More

Lucky’s Food and Spirits Opens in Sullivan

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October 22, 2014 A little Luck goes a long way for new restaurant by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com For Danny and Marissa Luck, stepping back into the restaurant business required, well, some luck. The husband/wife duo planned for a soft opening Tuesday, October 7 and then be in full swing the following Wednesday. … Read More