Knights Soccer Takes Second in Mattoon Tourney

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October 8, 2014 Nearly upset host for crown by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Jeff Trower and his team had to wait around Saturday afternoon to see whether they would be coming home with a trophy after tying two games and winning one in the 14th annual Mattoon soccer tournament. “First time ever,” said the head coach Trower. “It’s great.” The  Knights would only need to stick around till the half of Mattoon’s game against St. Joseph Ogden, at which point the Green Wave were up 4-0 and would go on to win easily 7-0, putting the title out of reach for … Read More

Secretary of State Offices to Close Oct. 13

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October 8, 2014 Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities that are normally open Monday through Friday will be closed Monday, October 13, in observance of Columbus Day. Driver Services facilities that are normally open Tuesday through Saturday will be closed on Saturday, October 11. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Tuesday, October 14. … Read More

Youth Deer Hunt Oct. 11, 12

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October 8, 2014 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a Youth Deer Hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 11 and 12. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously closed for the season. As a safety precaution Lone Point Campground, excluding the boat ramp and Walleye Group Camp, Coon Creek Campground H Leg and portions of G Leg, and all of Wilborn Creek, Opossum Creek and Whitley Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 10, 2014 to 7:00 p.m. October 12. These closings include boat ramps located … Read More

Obituaries 10-8-2014: Harlan Shadow

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Harlan Shadow Funeral services honoring the life of Harlan Leroy Shadow, 97, of Mattoon were held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Schilling Funeral Home in Mattoon with the Rev. Kevin Wolfe and the Rev. Robert Roberts officiating. Burial with military rites followed at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Mattoon. … Read More

Newspapers Are Community

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October 8, 2014 by Keith Anderson, Director of news, ECM Publishers, Coon Rapids, Minnesota There are hundreds of beautiful towns in the United States. And each of them has a claim to fame. Whether it’s the Fire Hydrant Capital of the world in Albertville, Alabama, the giant statue of Paul Bunyan welcoming visitors to Brainerd, Minnesota, or the giant ice cream sundae statue in LeMars, Iowa, every city has a desire to be known for something. It’s part of what makes living in a community so special. Everyone wants to have a sense of home, a place where they can be … Read More

Sullivan Schools Plan to See Further Reduction in State Aid

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October 8, 2014 Expenditures also rise in latest budget by Keith Stewart keith@newsprogress.com Last month the Sullivan school board approved an updated tentative budget that saw more than $200,000 less in revenue over the previous tentative budget. After holding a public hearing on the budget (which went unattended by the public), the board unanimously passed the latest budget, which increases the overall deficit by $393,226. Of that, $212,726 was a loss in revenue, while $180,500 can be attributed to expenses. With revenue, the kicker is despite the school district receiving 89 percent of its full state aid payment as in … Read More

Dove’s Domestic Violence Education and Volunteer Training Nov. 3-19

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October 8, 2014 Training is available for individuals interested in educating themselves on the issues surrounding domestic violence. The training will take place November 3-19, Monday through Thursday afternoons from 1-5 p.m., in Decatur at Dove, 302 S. Union, Dean Simcox Conference Center. This 40-hour training is approved by ICADV (Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence) and facilitated by Dove and other community agencies’ staff members. There is a fee for the training but some scholarships are available. … Read More